1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Specifications

1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
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    • 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle Model Years
    19992003200620092010

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Front Wheel
    Body / Chassis : Steel unibody
    Production Years for Series : 1994 - 2011
    Price : $15,950-$20,925
    Weight : 2770 lbs | 1256.451 kg
    Inline 4
    Displacement : 1781 cc | 108.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.
    Power : 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 5700 RPM
    Torque :155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 1750 RPM
    Bore : 3.2 in | 81 mm.
    Stroke : 3.4 in | 86 mm.
    Compression : 9.5:1
    Main Bearings : 5
    Valvetrain : 20 DOHC (5.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Light Alloy
    Multi-point Electronic Fuel Injection
    Transmission:
    5 Manual , 4 Automatic

    Total Volkswagen Production for 1999 : 315,563
    Total 1999 New Beetle production : 83,434
    1999 Volkswagen New Beetle

    HatchBack

    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 161.1 in | 4092 mm.
    Width : 67.9 in | 1725 mm.
    Height : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
    Wheelbase : 98.9 in | 2512 mm.
    Front Track : 59.6 in | 1514 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

    HatchBack

    Price : $16,900
    Weight : 2800 lbs | 1270.059 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 161.1 in | 4092 mm.
    Width : 67.9 in | 1725 mm.
    Height : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
    Wheelbase : 98.9 in | 2512 mm.
    Front Track : 59.6 in | 1514 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

    HatchBack

    Price : $17,950
    Weight : 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 161.1 in | 4092 mm.
    Width : 67.9 in | 1725 mm.
    Height : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
    Wheelbase : 98.9 in | 2512 mm.
    Front Track : 59.6 in | 1514 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

    HatchBack

    Price : $19,050
    Weight : 2900 lbs | 1315.418 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 161.1 in | 4092 mm.
    Width : 67.9 in | 1725 mm.
    Height : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
    Wheelbase : 98.9 in | 2512 mm.
    Front Track : 59.6 in | 1514 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

    HatchBack

    Price : $20,925
    Weight : 3000 lbs | 1360.777 kg
    Seating Capacity : 5
    Doors : 2
    Exterior
    Length : 161.1 in | 4092 mm.
    Width : 67.9 in | 1725 mm.
    Height : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
    Wheelbase : 98.9 in | 2512 mm.
    Front Track : 59.6 in | 1514 mm.
    Rear Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.

    Steering
    Rack and Pinion

    Component

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

    Manufacturer

    VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA,INC

    Mfr Report Date19980414
    NHTSA Campaign ID03V265000
    SummaryON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH MAY MALFUNCTION.
    ConsequenceIF THIS HAPPENS, THE BRAKE LAMPS COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE; OR THE LAMPS COULD COME ON AND STAY ON, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
    RemedyDEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VWOA AT 1-800-822-8987.
    NotesVW RECALL NO. WT.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    1999 Averages
    Avg. Car Cost : $21,050
    Avg. Household Income : $40,810
    Avg. Home : $131,750
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $1.22
    Avg. Stamp : $0

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle? A: The 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle has a wheelbase size of 98.90 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle? A: The 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle has a length of 161.10 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle? A: The 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle has a width of 67.90 inches.

    Q: How much did the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle cost when new?A: The 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle cost approximately $15,950 to $20,925 (USD) when new.

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle? A: The 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle was a HatchBack.

    Q: How many vehicles did Volkswagen produce in 1999? A: Volkswagen produced 315,563 automobiles in 1999.

    Q: How many 1999 New Beetles were produced? A: Volkswagen produced 83,434 examples of the New Beetle in 1999.

    Q: What engine did the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle have? A: The engine powering the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle was a Inline 4 (1781 cc | 108.7 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 150 BHP (110.4 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 1750 RPM.

    Q: What transmissions did the 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle have? A: The 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.

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