1999 VW New Beetle - Import Car of the Year - Powertrain

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Volkswagen New Beetle - Import Car of the Year

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POWERTRAIN
Engine type, material block/heads		I-4, cast-iron block, cast-aluminum head
Bore x stroke, in./mm	3.25x3.65/82.6x92.7	3.25x3.65/82.6x92.7	3.13x3.76/79.5x95.5
Displacement, ci/cc	121/1984	121/1984	115.7/1896
Compression ratio	10.0:1	10.0:1	19.5:1
Valve gear	SOHC, 2 valves/cyl.	SOHC, 2 valves/cyl.	SOHC, 2 valves/cyl.
Fuel/induction system	SEFI	SEFI	SEFI
Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net	115 @ 5200	115 @ 5200	90 @ 4000
Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net	122 @ 2600	122 @ 2600	149 @ 1900
Horsepower/liter	58.0	58.0	47.5
Redline, rpm	6500	6500	4800
Transmission type	5-speed manual	4-speed automatic	5-speed manual
Axle ratio	4.24:1	4.88:1	3.89:1
Final-drive ratio	3.56:1	3.32:1	2.64:1
Recommended fuel	Regular unleaded	Regular unleaded	No. 2 Diesel

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