2008 Volkswagen New Beetle Features And Specs

New Beetle 2dr Auto Black Tie Edition Coupe Package Includes

• Interior

• Fully reclining, height/angle adjustable front heated leatherette bucket seats

• One piece folding rear seat

• Front/rear cup holders

• Front floor mats

• 3-spoke padded leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel

• Tire pressure monitoring system

• Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system

• Automatic pwr windows

• Pwr locks

• Remote keyless entry

• Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system

• Remote fuel filler/trunk release

• Cruise control

• AM/FM stereo w/MP3/CD player, (6) speakers, amplifier, Sirius satellite radio

• Sirius satellite radio

• Air conditioning

• Rear window defroster

• Auxiliary pwr outlet

• Driver/front passenger illuminated visor vanity mirrors w/sliding covers

• Front center dome light, front reading lights

• Leather shift knob, leather handbrake handle

• Exterior

• Pwr tilt/slide sunroof-inc

  tinted glass, sunshade, pinch protection, driver door pwr convenient closing

• White roof edge spoiler

• Projector lens halogen headlamps

• Daytime running lights

• Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals

• Tinted green glass

• Variable intermittent windshield wipers

• Heated washer nozzles

• Body-color door handles

• Entertainment

• Engine

• Engine Order Code

  NA

• Engine Type and Required Fuel

  Gas I5

• Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

  2.5L/151

• Fuel System

  SMPI

• Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

  150 @ 5000

• Maximum Torque @ RPM

  170 @ 3750

• Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

  10.0

• Electrical

• Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

  NA

• Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

  140

• Safety

• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

• Driver & front passenger front airbags -inc

  buckle switch sensor

• Driver & front passenger head/thorax side airbags

• 3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters

• Active front head restraints

• Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)

• Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)

• Collapsible steering column

• Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams

• Daytime running lights

• Steering

• Steering Type

  Pwr Rack & Pinion

• Steering Ratio (:1)

  15.6

• Turns, lock to lock

  3.04

• Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

  35.8

• Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

  NA

• Mechanical

• 2.5L SMPI I5 engine

• 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic, OD

• Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR)

• Electronic differential lock

• Front wheel drive

• P205/55HR16 all-season tires

• Temporary use spare tire

• 17\ x 7\ \Oktopus\ alloy wheels

• Pwr rack & pinion steering

• Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes

• 4-wheel anti-lock braking system

• Suspension

• Front Suspension Type

  Independent

• Rear Suspension Type

  Torsion Beam

• Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

  NA

• Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  0.91

• Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

  0.71

• Towing

• Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

  NA

• Transmission

• Transmission Order Code

  NA

• Transmission Description

  Automatic w/OD

• Number of Transmission Speeds

  6

• First Gear Ratio (:1)

  4.04

• Second Gear Ratio (:1)

  2.37

• Third Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.56

• Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

  1.16

• Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

  0.85

• Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

  0.67

• Reverse Ratio (:1)

  3.19

• Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

  3.87

• Clutch Size

  NA

• Vehicle

• EPA Classification

  Sub-Compact

• Drivetrain

  Front Wheel Drive

• Warranty

• 4 Basic Years / 50,000 Basic Miles

• 5 Drivetrain Years / 60,000 Drivetrain Miles

• 12 Corrosion Years / Unlimited Corrosion Miles

• 4 Roadside Assistance Years / 50,000 Roadside Assistance Miles

• Brakes

• Brake Type

  Pwr

• Anti-Lock-Braking System

  4-Wheel

• Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  11.03 x 0.87

• Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

  9.13 x 0.35

• Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

  NA