Volkswagen New Beetle

2006-2008 Volkswagen New Beetle
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Parent company Volkswagen Group
Production 1998–present
Assembly 1998 - 1999: Germany
2000 - present: Puebla, Puebla, Mexico
Predecessor Volkswagen Beetle
Successor None
Class Supermini
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
2-door convertible
Layout front engine, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Platform Volkswagen Group A4 (PQ34) platform
Engine(s) petrol engines:
1.4L I4 16 valve
1.6L I4
1.8L I4 Turbocharged
2.0L I4
2.3L VR5 20 valve
2.5L I5 20 valve
3.2L VR6 32 valve (RSI)
1.9L I4 TDI
Transmission(s) 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
6-speed automatic tiptronic
Wheelbase 2,515 mm (99 in)
Length 4,129 mm (163 in)
Width 1,721 mm (68 in)
Height 59.5 in (1511 mm) (1998-2000),
1,498 mm (59 in) (hatch 2003-present),
59.1 in (1501 mm) (convertible)
Related Audi A3 Mk1
Audi TT Mk1
SEAT León Mk1
SEAT Toledo Mk2
Škoda Octavia Mk1
Volkswagen Golf Mk4
Volkswagen Jetta/Bora
Designer J Mays,
Freeman Thomas,
Peter Schreyer

Concept 1

At the 1994 North American International Auto Show, Volkswagen unveiled the J Mays-penned "Concept 1" with lines heavily influenced by the original Beetle. It was equipped with "large diameter" 17 inch wheels (with the VW logo, just like the original Beetle hub cap) with low-profile tires. Also, in the concept car, there was a "zero emission" hybrid design.
[edit] First generation
2003-2005 New Beetle convertible

Strong public reaction persuaded the company to put the car into production,[citation needed] and in 1998 Volkswagen launched the New Beetle, designed by J Mays and Freeman Thomas at the company's California design studio. The New Beetle is related to the original only in name and appearance (including the absence of a car emblem script with the exception of the VW logo): under the hood, it is a modern car in every way, based on the Volkswagen Group PQ34 platform (Volkswagen Golf Mk4). A convertible was added in 2003 to replace the Volkswagen Cabrio.

The New Beetle carried many design features related to the old Beetle: separate wings, vestigial running boards, sloping headlamps and large round tail lights, as well as a high rounded roofline that provides enough headroom for tall drivers.
Specifications

These specifications relate to the 2.0L petrol engine (gasoline). While the non engine-related specifications generally apply to other variants as well, variations may occur with engine type.

* Engine: Transverse-mounted water cooled I4; 1984 cc; fuel injection (available in both petrol and diesel version)
o Max power: 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 5,200 rpm
o Max torque: 165 N·m (122 lb·ft) at 2,600 rpm
* Transmission: 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
* Brakes: disc brakes on all four wheels
* Dimension:
o Length: 4,129 mm (162.6 in)
o Width: 1,721 mm (67.8 in)
o Height: 1,498 mm (59.0 in)
o Wheelbase: 2,515 mm (99.0 in)
o Curb weight: 1,230 kg (2,712 lb)
* Max speed: 177 km/h (110 mph)
* Acceleration (0–96 km/h | 0-60 mph): 13.2 s