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2002 Volkswagen Beetle specifications
Airbags
Airbags: Dual front and side impact airbags
Body
Generic Type: Car
Vehicle Size: Small
Rear Roof Profile: Hatchback
No Side Doors: 2
Hatchback: Yes
Convertible Top: No
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type: Vented Disc
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
ABS: Std
Traction Control: Std
Chassis
Engine Layout: Transverse
Engine Position: Front
Driveline
Driven Wheels: FWD
Engine
Configuration: I
Cylinders: 4
Fuel System: Electronic fuel injection
Induction Sys.: Turbocharged/Intercooled
Forced Induction: Turbocharged
Valve Gear: DOHC 20V
Displacement: 1.8 l ( 1781 cc )
Disp./Cylinders: 1.8 Litre I-4
Max. Power: 180 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 5500
Max. Torque: 173 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 1950-5500
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 3005 lb
Wheelbase: 98.7 in
Height - Body: 59 in
Width - Body: 67.9 in
Length: 161.1 in
Front Track: 59.1 in
Rear Track: 58.5 in
Ground Clearance: 3.9 in
General
Vehicle Type: 2-door coupe
Performance
0-60 mph: 7.4 s
Top Speed: 130 mph
Safety
Seatbelts: 5
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Max. Passenger Capacity: 5
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type: Twist-beam axle
Links - Front: MacPherson Strut
Damper - Front: MacPherson Strut, control arms, anti-roll bar
Springs - Front: Coil
Links - Rear: Torsion beam, anti-roll bar
Springs - Rear: Coil
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Forward Gears: 6
Wheels / Tires
Whl. Size (in.)/Type F/R: 17-inch alloy
Tire Size F (,R): 225/45R17
Speed Rating: H