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1999 2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, performance specs, dimensions

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Model

Beetle

Modification

2.3 VR5 20V (170 Hp)

Body Type

Hatchback

Start of production

2000, Oct

End of production

2005, July

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

55 l 14.53 US gal
12.1 UK gal

Engine displacement

2324 cm³ 141.82 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 6200 rpm)

Torque

220 Nm (at 3300 rpm) 162.26 lb. ft (at 3300 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

211 km/h 131 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1340 kg 2954.2 lbs

Length

4081 mm 160.67 in

Width

1724 mm 67.87 in

Doors

3

Seats

4

Wheel rims

16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg
22.78 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.8 l/100 km 34.59 US mpg
41.54 UK mpg

- Combined

8.9 l/100 km 26.43 US mpg
31.74 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

211 km/h 131 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

8.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

8.3 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

AQN

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2324 cm³ 141.82 cu. In.

Power

170 hp (at 6200 rpm)

Torque

220 Nm (at 3300 rpm) 162.26 lb. ft (at 3300 rpm)

Number of cylinders

5

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

81 mm 3.19 in

Piston Stroke

90.2 mm 3.55 in

Compression ratio

10.8

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

4.6 l 4.88 US qt
4.05 UK qt

Coolant

8.5 l 9.01 US qt
7.48 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4081 mm 160.67 in

Width

1724 mm 67.87 in

Height

1498 mm 58.98 in

Wheelbase

2508 mm 98.74 in

Front track

1508 mm 59.37 in

Rear (Back) track

1494 mm 58.82 in

Turning diameter

10.9 m 35.76 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

205/55 R16

Wheel rims

16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1340 kg 2954.2 lbs

Max. weight

1770 kg 3902.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

209 l 7.38 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

769 l 27.16 cu ft

- Max. roof load

430 kg 948 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
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