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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeFront Wheel
Front Mounted, Transverse
Body / ChassisUnitized construction, bolt-on front fenders
Production Years for Series2012 -
PriceMSRP: $24,995
Weight2983 lbs | 1353.066 kg
MPG City22
MPG Highway29

Engine Type : I5 2474 cc | 151.0 cu in. | 2.5 L.
170 HP (125.12 KW) @ 5700 RPM
177 Ft-Lbs (240 NM) @ 4250 RPM
Bore : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Stroke : 3.7 in | 93 mm.

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 DSG

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume15 cu. ft.
Passenger Volume85.1 cu. ft.
Interior Volume52.1 cu. ft.
Standard Payload858.0 lbs
Fuel Capacity14.5 Gal
Seating Capacity4
Doors2
Exterior
Length168.4 in | 4277 mm.
Width71.2 in | 1809 mm.
Height58.5 in | 1486 mm.
Wheelbase99.9 in | 2537 mm.
Front Track62.2 in | 1580 mm.
Rear Track60.9 in | 1547 mm.
Ground Clearance5.7 in | 145 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom39.4 in | 1001 mm.
Rear Headroom37.1 in | 942 mm.
Front Legroom41.3 in | 1049 mm.
Rear Legroom31.4 in | 798 mm.
Front Shoulder Room55.3 in | 1405 mm.
Rear Shoulder Room49.0 in | 1245 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : Strut-Type with Lower Control Arms, Coil Springs,Telescopic Dampers, 22 mm Diameter Anti-Roll Bar

Rear : Torsion Beam Axle, Coil Srings, Telescopic Dampers


Steering
 Power Assisted Rack and Pinion
Steering Overall Ratio16.3:1
Turns lock to lock3.01
Turning Circle35.4 ft

Brakes
Front BrakesVented
Rear BrakesSolid
Front Brake Size11.3 in | 287 mm.
Rear Brake Size10.7 in | 272 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires215/55R17H All Season
Wheels7x x 17 in Alloy Wheels

The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible measures 71.20 inches in width, 168.40 inches in length, and has a wheelbase of 99.90 inches.


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