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2012 Volkswagen Beetle - Specifications

2 Door Coupe Man Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 177 @ 4250

Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection

Engine Type Gas I5

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 170 @ 5700

Displacement 2.5L/151

Transmission

Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Manual

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) - TBD -

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -

Reverse Ratio (:1) - TBD -

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -

Trans Type 5

Third Gear Ratio (:1) - TBD -

Clutch Size (in) - TBD -

Brakes

Brake Type Pwr

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Brake ABS System 4-Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Steering

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.3

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0

Tires

Front Tire Order Code - TBD -

Spare Tire Size - TBD -

Front Tire Size 215/55R17

Rear Tire Order Code - TBD -

Rear Tire Size 215/55R17

Spare Tire Order Code - TBD -

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material - TBD -

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA

Suspension Type - Rear - TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA

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