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Well, they New Beetle debuted on Jan. 5 1998 in Detroit with a price tag of $15,200 plus $500 destination.
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| Type | 2.0l,4-cylinder,in-line | 1.9l,4-cylinder,in-line |
| Displacement, in3 |
121.1/1984cm3 | 115.7/1896cm3 |
| Compression Rato | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Horsepower (SAE)@rpm |
115@5200 (85kW@5200) |
90@4000 (66kW@4000) |
| Max.torque, lbs-ft@rpm |
122@2600 (165Nm@2600) |
149@1900 (202Nm@1900) |
| Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded | Diesel |
| Valve Train | Single over head cam shaft, spur belt driven, 2 valve per cylinder, maintenance free hydraulic lifters |
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| Emissions System | OBD II, 3-way catalytic converter with 2 oxygen sensors(upstream and downstream), enhanced evaporation system Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery(ORVR) |
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| Altenator | 14/90 |
| Battery | 12(60) |
| Ignition | Digital electronic, Distributorless coil block, with knock sensor |
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| 5-Speed Manual |
Gasoline | Diesel |
| City, mpg | 23 | 41 |
| Highway, mpg | 29 | 48 |
| 4-Speed Automatic | Gasoline | Diesel |
| City, mpg | 22 | 34 |
| Highway, mpg | 27 | 44 |
VW has set up a great site for the Beetle where you can find answers to all your questions. Its at:
New Beetle
Here are some articles on the New beetle from well known magazines: