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Vehicle 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible GLS 1.8T 2003 Lexus SC 430 (basic)
General
Body Style convertible, sports car, CVT convertible, sports car, CVT
number of speeds 5 5
Drive Train
City MPG n/a 18
Highway MPG n/a 23
Maximum power kW 110 224
maximum torque lb ft 162 325
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 150 300
Standard Transmission M A
Transmission S S
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 3166 3840
Overall Height (in) 59.1 53.1
Overall Length (in) 161.1 177.8
Overall Width (in) 67.9 72
Wheelbase (in) 98.8 103.1
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 40.7 37.2
Headroom rear (in) 37.2 33.9
Hip room front (in) n/a 55.7
Hip room rear (in) n/a 49.5
interior volume (cuft) 78 75
Leg room front (in) 39.4 43.6
Leg room rear (in) 31.5 27.1
Shoulder room front (in) 52.8 53.8
Shoulder room rear (in) 42.1 46.6
Turning Radius
curb to curb turning circle (ft) 35.8 35.4






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