Volkswagen New Beetle
Volkswagen New Beetle | |
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tiptronic (09G)
6-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic | |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,515 mm (99.0 in) |
Length | 4,129 mm (162.6 in) |
Width | 1,721 mm (67.8 in) |
Height | 1,511 mm (59.5 in) (1998–2000), 1,498 mm (59.0 in) (hatch 2003–present), 1,501 mm (59.1 in) (convertible) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Volkswagen Beetle |
Successor | Volkswagen Beetle (A5) |
The Volkswagen New Beetle is a compact car, introduced by Volkswagen in 1997, drawing heavy inspiration from the exterior design of the original Beetle. Unlike the original Beetle, the New Beetle has its engine in the front, driving the front wheels, with luggage storage in the rear. It was revised in 2005 and was in production until 2011, almost fourteen years since introduction.
In 2011 for the 2012 model year, a new Beetle model, the
History
At the
Production design approval was reached in mid-1995, with a design freeze resulting in 22 months of development time for production.
Strong public reaction to the Concept One convinced the company that it should develop a production version which was launched as the New Beetle in 1997 for the 1998 model-year, based on the
The New Beetle carries many design similarities with the original VW Beetle: separate fenders, vestigial
In June 2005, Volkswagen announced a facelift of the New Beetle featuring revised bumpers, wheels, lamps, VW emblems, sharper lines and a different interior. In the USA it went on sale for the 2006 model year.[8][9]
Specifications
- Dimension:
- Length: 4,081–4,129 mm (160.7–162.6 in)
- Width: 1,721 mm (67.8 in)
- Height: 1,498 mm (59.0 in)
- Wheelbase: 2,515 mm (99.0 in)
- Curb weight: 1,230 kg (2,712 lb)
- Luggage volume: 12 cu ft (339.8 L)
- Luggage volume with rear seat folded: 27.1 cu ft (767.4 L)
- Max speed: 161–225 km/h (110-140 mph)
- Acceleration (0–100 km/h | 0-62.5 mph): 6.7-14.6 sec
Body styles
Chassis code | Typ 1C | Typ 9C | Typ 1Y |
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Body type | Coupé | Coupé | Convertible |
Region(s) | North America | Europe and others | World |
Years | 1998–2010 | 1997– | 2001– |
Engine choices
Model | engine code(s) | engine type | max power at rpm | max torque at rpm | years | ||
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Petrol engines | |||||||
1.4 | BCA | 1,390 cc (1.39 L; 85 cu in) DOHC 16V |
75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) at 5,000 | 126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 | 2001– | ||
1.6 | AWH | 1,595 cc (1.595 L; 97.3 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V |
101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) at 5,600 | 145 N⋅m (107 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 | 1999–2000 | ||
1.6 | AYD / BFS | 1,595 cc (1.595 L; 97.3 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V | 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) at 5,600 | 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 | 2006–
2009 | ||
1.8 T | AGU | 1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in) I4 DOHC 20V turbo | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,700 | 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-4,600 | 1998–2000 | ||
1.8 T | APH /AVC /AWC /AWU /AWV /BKF | 1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in) I4 DOHC 20V turbo | 150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,800 | 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 2,000-4,200 | 1999–2002 | ||
1.8 T | AUQ | 1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in) I4 DOHC 20V turbo | 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) | 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) | 2001–2002 | ||
1.8 T | AWP | 1,781 cc (1.781 L; 108.7 cu in) I4 DOHC 20V turbo | 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) at 5,500 | 235 N⋅m (173 lb⋅ft) at 1,950-5,000 | 2002–2004 | ||
2.0 | AEG | 1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 DOHC 16V | 150 PS (110 kW; 150 hp) at 5,400 | 165 N⋅m (122 lb⋅ft) at 2,800 | 1998–2003 | ||
2.0 | APK / AQY | 1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V | 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 5,200 | 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) at 2,400 | 1998–2001 | ||
2.0 | AZJ /BDC /BEJ /BER /BEV /BGD /BHP | 1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V | 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) at 5,200 | 172 N⋅m (127 lb⋅ft) at 3,200 | 2001–2003 | ||
2.3 V5 | AQN | 2,324 cc (2.324 L; 141.8 cu in) VR5 DOHC 20V | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 6,200 | 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) at 3,300 | 2000–2005 | ||
2.5 | BGP | 2,480 cc (2.48 L; 151 cu in) I5 DOHC 20V |
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) | 209 N⋅m (154 lb⋅ft) | 2006– | ||
2.5 | BPR /BPS | 2,480 cc (2.48 L; 151 cu in) I5 DOHC 20V |
150 PS (110 kW; 148 hp) at 5,000 | 228 N⋅m (168 lb⋅ft) at 3,750 | 2006– | ||
3.2 RSI | AXJ | 3,189 cc (3.189 L; 194.6 cu in) VR6 DOHC 24V | 225 PS (165 kW; 222 hp) | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) | 2000–2003 | ||
Diesel engines | |||||||
1.9 TDI |
AGR / ALH | 1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V turbo (Injection pump) | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 4,000 | 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) at 1,900 | 1998–2004 | ||
1.9 TDI | ATD /AXR /BEW | 1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V turbo ( Pumpe-Düse ) |
101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp) at 4,000 | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-2400 | 2000–2005 | ||
1.9 TDI | BJB / BKC / BXE / BLS | 1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V turbo | 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 4,000 | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,800 | 2003– | ||
1.9 TDI | BSW | 1,896 cc (1.896 L; 115.7 cu in) I4 SOHC 8V turbo ( Pumpe-Düse ) |
105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) at 4,000 | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) at 1,800-2,200 | 2005–2006 |
Safety
The New Beetle achieved five stars in the 2011 Euro NCAP tests compared to four stars in the 2000 Euro NCAP tests scoring 25 points (33 to reach five stars).
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the New Beetle a Good overall score in their frontal crash test. 2004 models come standard with side airbags; however, the IIHS rated the Beetle Poor in their side impact test.[10]
United States models
Engine choices include the 115 hp (86 kW) 2.0 L
The Turbo S model (sold 2002–2004) included the 1.8 L turbo but with 180 hp (134 kW). It also included a sport suspension, six-speed manual transmission, aluminum interior trim, revised front/rear fascias, and bigger wheels and tires. A close relative of the Turbo S was the 2002–2004 Color Concept. This limited edition variant was available in limited exterior colors, with interior door panel inserts, seat inserts, floor mat piping, and wheel opening inserts color-matched to the exterior paint. Wheel color inserts, diameter, and style varied with model year. It came standard with the 150 hp (112 kW) 1.8 turbo gasoline engine, 5-speed manual gearbox, speed-activated rear spoiler, power windows/sunroof/door locks, heated leather seats, and fog lamps.
All 1.8L Turbo and Turbo S inline-four models were equipped with a retractable rear spoiler which was not available on the 1.9 L TDI inline-4, 2.0 L inline-four and 2.5 L inline-five models.
For the 2006 model, the exterior was slightly redesigned with more angular bumpers and wheel wells, and these models were fitted with the 2.5 L 5-cylinder engine with 150 hp (112 kW) which was also fitted on the Rabbit and Jetta, later becoming the sole engine option. The New Beetle would not be given the upgraded 2.5 L engine (engine code CBTA/CBUA) that 2008 and later Jettas and Rabbits received.
Special editions
Beetle RSi (2001–2003)
The RSi is a limited 250 unit version of the New Beetle. It included a 224 PS (165 kW; 221 hp) 3.2-litre
Ragster concept (2005)
At the
Anniversary Edition (2008)
The anniversary edition was released in 2008 for the Mexican and Australian markets, and celebrated the 10th anniversary of the New Beetle. Based on the Beetle Miami, the car featured the exclusive body colour of "Campanella white", with a black roof and door mirrors, and featured a '10' logo stripe on the side. The interior was also modified, featuring black and white leather seats with a '10' logo on the headrest and in the footwells, with a decoration showing the production number of the Beetle. The car had a 1.6 litre petrol engine. 310 New Beetle Anniversary Edition's were produced.[13][14]
Blush (2009)
The Blush is a limited New Beetle convertible with a special "white gold" exterior paint and "Bordeaux red" convertible top, with burgundy leather seats matching the convertible top color. Neither the white gold exterior nor interior colors were available on other 2009 New Beetle convertibles. 1500 New Beetle Blush convertibles were produced.[15]
Final edition (2010)
Announced at the
The "Final Edition" marked the end of production of the New Beetle.[16] It was succeeded in 2011 by the Beetle (A5).
BlackOrange Edition (2010)
In 2010, Volkswagen Australia offered a final limited edition variant named as BlackOrange Edition. Two-color combinations were available: Black gloss exterior with silver mirrors, silver alloy wheels and silver decals for the lower flanks of the body, or Red Rock metallic exterior with black roof/mirrors, black alloy wheels and black decals for the lower flanks. All BlackOrange Editions came with 17-inch alloy wheels, sports suspension, leatherette seat upholstery, cruise control, front fog lights, tinted rear side/rear windows, aluminium pedals and leather-bound steering wheel/gear knob.[17]
Awards
The Volkswagen New Beetle was Motor Trend's "Import Car of the Year"[18] for 1999.
See also
- Punch buggy
- Hot hatch
- Beetle Adventure Racing
References
Notes
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- ^ Kennedy, Ewan (3 July 2014). "Used Volkswagen Beetle review: 2000-2013". carsguide.com.au. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "The Last VW Beetle Rolls Off The Assembly Line in Mexico This Week". NPR. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
[T]here are no immediate plans to replace it," Volkswagen Group of America's then-President and CEO Hinrich Woebcken said last year. "I would also say, 'Never say never.'
- ^ Patton, Phil (May 2001). "Would you buy a Concept Car from this man?". Metropolis Magazine. Bellerophon Publications. Archived from the original on 8 March 2009. Retrieved 4 January 2010.
- ^ "Volkswagen : New Beetle". autointell.com.
- ^ "The VW Experimental Vehicles - the 1980s to present pt 2". Wheelspin. London & Thames Valley VW Club. February 2003. Retrieved 12 July 2010.
- ^ "Volkswagen Launches Turbonium Web Site". URLwire. June 1999. Retrieved 19 April 2011.
- ^ "The Volkswagen Beetle Has A Facelift". www.carpages.co.uk. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "VW New Beetle Facelift - AUTO BILD". autobild.de (in German). 9 June 2005. Retrieved 1 September 2023.
- ^ "IIHS-HLDI: Volkswagen New Beetle". Iihs.org. 25 September 2008. Retrieved 7 August 2009.
- ^ "VW New Beetle RSI". sportauto-online.de. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
- ^ "iafrica.com | motoring | motor shows | New look for old favourite?". Motoring.iafrica.com. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ^ "2008 NB Anniversary Edition - SEBeetles.com". 28 May 2015. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Skentzos, George (1 February 2008). "2008 Volkswagen Beetle 10th Anniversary Edition". Drive. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "2009 New Beetle Blush - All the VW Beetle Special Editions: SE Beetles". sebeetles.com. Retrieved 15 April 2016.
- ^ Harley, Michael (2 December 2009). "LA 2009: Volkswagen shows off "Final Edition" New Beetle models". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
- ^ "Volkswagen Beetle BlackOrange Limited Edition". www.caradvice.com.au. Retrieved 1 June 2017.
- ^ "Motor Trend Import Car of the Year Complete Winners List". Motortrend.com. 13 December 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
Bibliography
General
- DeLorenzo, Matt (1998). The New Beetle. Enthusiast Color Series. Osceola, WI, USA: MBI Publishing. ISBN 0760306443.
- Kiley, David (2002). Getting the Bugs Out: The Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Volkswagen in America. New York: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0471263044.
- Lewandowski, Jürgen; Völker, Herbert; Zellner, Marion (1998). New Beetle (in German). Bielefeld, Germany: Delius Klasing. ISBN 3768810852.
- McCutcheon, Ivan (1998). The New Beetle. London: Carlton. ISBN 1858686814.
- Pidoll, Ulrich von (1999). Vom Käfer zum New Beetle: ein Auto schreibt Geschichte – Erlebnisse, Daten & Fakten von 1930 bis heute [From the Beetle to the New Beetle: a car makes history – experiences, dates and facts from 1930 to the present day] (in German). Hamburg: Nikol Verlag. ISBN 3933203139.
- Wood, Jonathan (1998). The new VW Beetle: the creation of a twenty first century classic (2nd ed.). Godalming, UK: Quadrillion. ISBN 0681113987.
Workshop manuals
- Henderson, Bob (2012). Chilton's Volkswagen New Beetle 1998-10 Repair Manual: Covers U.S. and Canadian models of Volkswagen New Beetle gasoline and 1.9L ECO diesel engines. Chilton Automotive Repair Manuals series. Sparkford, Somerset, England; Newbury Park, CA, USA: Haynes Publishing. ISBN 9781563927119.
- ———————; Haynes, John H. (2016). VW New Beetle 1998 thru 2010, All gasoline engines, TDI diesel engine (1998 thru 2004), Haynes Repair Manual. Haynes Automotive Repair Manual Series. Sparkford, Somerset, England; Newbury Park, CA, USA: Haynes Publishing. ISBN 9781563929946.
- Seume, Keith (2001). VW New Beetle Performance Handbook. St. Paul, MN, USA: MBI Publishing Company. ISBN 0760309094.
- Volkswagen New Beetle Service Manual: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 including Convertible. Cambridge, MA, USA: Bentley Publishers. 2010. ISBN 9780837616407.
- VW New Beetle: Wartung Pflege Störungssuche. Reparaturanleitung series, Band 1336 (in German). Zug, Switzerland: Verlag Bucheli. 2014. ISBN 9783716821763.
External links
- Official New Beetle website (dead link - 03/30/2014)