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2013 Volkswagen Beetle 2.5

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Build Start: 2013

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 2013
Model Variant: Beetle

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2537mm
Track/tread (rear): 1546mm
Width: 1808mm
Ground clearance: 144mm
Kerb weight: 1338kg
Track/tread (front): 1579mm
Length: 4278mm
Height: 1486mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 55litres

Body Details

Body Type: 4/5 seater sedan/saloon

Engine Details

Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.65
Engine Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Capacity: 2.5 litre (2480cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 0.89
Specific output(SAE): 50.5 kW/litre68.7 ps/litre, 67.7 bhp/litre1.11 bhp/cu in
Engine Construction: cast iron block; aluminium alloy head
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: transverse
Top Gear Ratio: 0.66
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 5
Bore × Stroke: 82.5 × 92.8mm
Specific torque(SAE): 96.77 Nm/litre, 1.17 ft·lb/cu3
Sump: wet sumped

Performance

Weight-to-power ratio: 10.68kg/kW
Drive Wheels: front wheel drive
maximum power output(SAE): 170 PS (168 bhp) (125 kW)at 5700 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 127.31 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
maximum torque(SAE): 240 Nm (177 ft·lb) (24.5 kgm)at 4250 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 22/31 US MPG EPA city/highway
Fuel system: MPFI

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.010
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.69

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1216.1kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 287mm
Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Rear brake diameter: 272mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Rear: 17x7J
Tyres Rear: 215/55 R 17 H
Wheel Size Front: 17x7J
Tyres Front: 215/55 R 17 H

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.372
CdA: 0.84
Frontal area: 2.25 m²

Other

Unitary Capacity: 496cc
Number of doors: 2
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
RAC rating: 21.1
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 20 valves in total

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