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2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.5L w/Technology (Discontinued)
2009 Lotus Exige S 260

Vehicle 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2.5L w/Technology (Discontinued) 2009 Lotus Exige S 260
General
Body Style Convertible,CVT Sports Car/Convertible,CPE
EPA Classification SUBCOMP 2SEATER
Turbo N N
Drive Train
City MPG 21 21
Combined MPG 23 23
Displacement (CC) 2480 1796
Driveline FWD RWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.50 n/a
Fuel Capacity (gal) 14.5 n/a
Fuel System SEFI MPFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0
Highway MPG 27 27
Horsepower @ RPM 170@5700 257@8000
PowerToWeightRatio 18.9 7.9
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 5700 8000
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Manual
Torque @ RPM 177@4250 174@6000
Transmission Speeds 6 6
Transmission Type A M
Type of Engine 2.5L I5 1.8L I4
Valves 20 16
Exterior
Curb weight (lbs) 3206 2020
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Maximum 4123 n/a
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Standard 4123 n/a
Overall Height (in) 58.0 n/a
Overall Length (in) 168.4 n/a
Overall Width (in) 71.2 n/a
Wheelbase (in) 100.0 90.5
Interior - Cargo - Carrying
Trunk Volume (cu ft) 7.1 n/a
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 n/a
Track Rear 61.2 n/a
Towing
Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR n/a
Tow Capacity Standard NR n/a
Turning Radius
Steering Diameter Left 35.4 n/a
Steering Diameter Right 35.4 n/a
Warranty
Powertrain Miles 60000 n/a
Powertrain Time (Months) 60 n/a
Rust Time (Months) 144 96
Warranty - Basic Miles 36000 36000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 36 36






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