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2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo offers a modern interpretation of the classic design, along with no-compromise German engineering and a sporty new attitude. (continued below)

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World Debut of the Beetle for a New Era

Source: Volkswagen | Published: Fri Nov 04, 2011

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When the first Beetle rolled off the production line, it was simply called the Volkswagen - "the people's car" - but its distinctive shape inspired nicknames across the globe: Beetle, Käfer, Vocho, Coccinelle, Fusca, or Maggiolino! In total, 21.5 million cars were sold, making it the most popular car manufactured off a single platform of all time.

More than 60 years later, in 1998, the "New Beetle" rekindled the spirit and imagination of the original for a new generation of Volkswagen owners. This second-generation version sparked another round of "Beetle Mania".

Now, the third-generation of the internationally beloved Beetle is ready for prime time, going on sale in the United States this fall. There will be two models at launch: the Beetle and the sporty Turbo. In 2012, a TDI Clean Diesel will go on sale, which is likely to be the most fuel-efficient Beetle ever made.

Exterior Design


Placing the original Beetle and the 21st Century Beetle next to one another, it's clear that the lines of the rear sections are nearly identical, but the overall look is bolder and more dynamic. The Beetle also breaks free of the design geometry defined by three semi-circles - front fender, rear fender, and domed roof above it. The roof profile actually runs distinctly lower and can be considered a development of the Ragster concept car shown in Detroit in 2005. As a result, the new Beetle is bolder, more dynamic, and more masculine.

"The Beetle is now characterized by a clean, self-confident and dominant sportiness. The car not only has a lower profile; it is also substantially wider, the front hood is longer, the front windshield is shifted further back and has a much steeper incline. All of this creates a new dynamism," explains Klaus Bischoff.

The 2012 Beetle is 71.2 inches wide (3.3 inches wider), 58.5 inches tall (0.5 inches lower) and 168.4 inches long (6.0 inches longer). The new focal point is the C-pillar. The development team also increased the car's track widths and wheelbase. The changed proportions give the Beetle a powerful and dynamic appearance.

A new feature is the rear spoiler that is standard on the 2.0 Turbo and is integrated into the design. The top surface of the rear spoiler is black, while the underside is painted in body color.

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo: Review (2/2)

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Specifications
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive
Powertrain
Type I4, Turbocharged
Displacement 121 cu in (1984 cc)
Power 200 hp @ 5100 rpm
Torque 207 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Redline n/a
Driveline Front Wheel Drive
Transmission 6 Speed Manual (Std.)
  6 Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic (Opt.)
Brakes & Tires
Brakes Front - Rear Ventilated Discs - Solid Discs
Tire Size Front - Rear 235/45 R18 (Std.)
  235/40 R19 (Opt.)
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length 168.4 in
Width 71.2 in
Height 58.5 in
Curb Weight MT: 3042 lbs
  AT: 3089 lbs
Performance
0-60 mph n/a
1/4 Mile n/a
60-0 Braking n/a
Top Speed n/a
Fuel Economy
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway MT: 20/28 mpg
  AT: 22/30 mpg
Origin & Price
Origin Germany
Base Retail Price (MSRP) MT: $24,165
  AT: $25,265

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