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Vehicle 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.0T Turbo w/Sound 2004 Maserati Spyder GT
General
Body Style Convertible,CVT Sports Car/Convertible,CVT
EPA Classification SUBCOMP 2SEATER
Turbo Y n/a
Drive Train
City MPG 21 12
Combined MPG 24 13
Displacement (CC) 1984 259
Driveline FWD n/a
Final Drive Ratio 3.94 3.73
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 23.0
Fuel System DI n/a
Fuel Type Gas n/a
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $3,700
Highway MPG 30 17
Horsepower @ RPM 210@5300 390@7000
PowerToWeightRatio 15.4 9.72
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 5300 n/a
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual n/a
Torque @ RPM 207@1700 330@4500
Transmission Speeds 6 6
Transmission Type M n/a
Type of Engine 2.0L I4 4.2L V8
Valves 16 32
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 3230 3792
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 4167 n/a
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Standard 4123 n/a
Overall Height (in) 58.0 51.4
Overall Length (in) 168.4 169.4
Overall Width (in) 71.2 71.7
Wheelbase (in) 99.9 96.1
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 7.1 10.6
Interior - Passengers
Headroom front (in) 39.3 n/a
Headroom rear (in) 37.6 n/a
Leg room front (in) 41.3 n/a
Leg room rear (in) 31.4 n/a
Passenger Volume 81 n/a
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 2
Seating capacity - Standard 4 2
Shoulder room front (in) 55.3 n/a
Shoulder room rear (in) 43.1 n/a
Suspension
Front suspension IND Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 5.6 n/a
Rear Suspension IND Ind
Track Front 62.1 60.0
Track Rear 61.2 60.6
Towing
Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR n/a
Tow Capacity Standard NR n/a
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left 35.4 37.7
Steering Diameter Right 35.4 n/a
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 60000 n/a
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 n/a
Rust Time (Months) 144 n/a
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 n/a
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 n/a






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