My dreAM Car

Volkswagen Beetle

I believe everyone of you would definitely in love with this new beetle and of course, this is one of my dream car too! (Yeah, the convertible model is about killing me!Oh My God!)

The classic yet sleek design deliver its message for a modern motor-world.

Back to the future. Everybody remembers the Volkswagen car par excellence: the Beetle. With its unique shape and reliability, it wrote motoring history. When in 1993 Volkswagen succeeded in linking up with this history, everyone was thrilled. A driveable full-scale model based on the first design study, called "Concept 1", was produced for the 1994 Detroit Motor Show. At the 1995 Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen presented the "New Beetle" design study, by then almost ready for series production. Anyone could order it from 1998.

The new Beetle emphasizes its sportiness with an innovative interior. The stylish chrome fits well with the blue display lighting.

The New Beetle is a vehicle with character and extraordinary styling. Its harmonious curves make the car unique – from the arched roof and the windscreen drawn forward over the bonnet and wings, to the rear end drawn down low to the road. Its long wheelbase and wide track indicate strength. Classic details like the assist straps in the interior evoke memories of the old Beetle, completing the bridge between the past and the future of car design.

Desirable protection.
Maximum safety comes as standard in the New Beetle. The combined curtain and side airbags in the front provide protection against head, pelvis and chest injuries. And, of course, the front passenger airbag can easily be deactivated so that even the smallest of passengers can sit in the front passenger seat.

Engine, gearbox, electrical system
Engine type 4-cylinder petrol engine
Cubic capacity litres/cm³ 1.6/1595
Bore/stroke mm 81.0/77.4
Max. Output kW (PS) at rpm 75 (102)/5600
Max. Torque Nm at rpm 148/3800
Compression 10.5
Emission category automatic gearbox Euro 4
Gearbox, standard 6-speed automatic gearbox with Tiptronic
Fuel tank capacity, litres approx. 55
Alternator, A/battery A (Ah) 70/280 (60)

Weight, kg
Gross vehicle weight 1720
Unladen weight (kerb weight) 1240-1355

Top speed, km/h
With automatic gearbox 175

Acceleration from 0-80/0-100 km/h, s
With automatic gearbox 8.9/13.2

Fuel consumption, litres/100 km 1)
Fuel Premium unleaded, or regular unleaded min. 91 RON 2)
Urban 11.5
Extra-urban 6.5
Combined 8.3
CO2 emission combined, g/km 198

Exterior dimensions
Length/Width/Height, mm 4129/1721/1498
Wheelbase, mm 2515
Track front, mm 1507
Track rear, mm 1487
Wheel size 6½ J x 16
Tyre size 205/55 R16
Turning circle, m approx. 10.9

Exterior equipment.
• 4 “Houston” alloy wheels, 61/2 J X 16 tyres, 205/55 R16 with wheel security system
• Body-coloured outer rear view mirror housings and tailgate grasp strip
• Side turn signals integrated in outer rear view mirrors
• Side and rear windows in green tinted glass
• Body-coloured bumpers
• Colour-keyed door handles

Interior equipment.
• Unsplit folding 3-seater rear bench seat and backrest
• Clock and outdoor temperature gauge in interior mirror console
• Shelf on roofliner
• Centre console
• Bracket for first aid kit and warning triangle
• Cup holder
• Blue dashboard illumination
• Folding grasp handle on front passenger side
• 2 rear reading lights
• Front and rear ashtrays
• 3-spoke leather power steering wheel
• Leather handbreak lever
• Leather gearshift boot
• Driver’s and front passenger’s seat with manual height adjustment
• Reflectors in door area
• Centre and sides of seats with hole-patterned leather
• Front headrests with safety headrests system
• 2 rear headrests
• Front and rear floor mats
Turning circle, m: approx. 10.9