How fast can a 2000 VW Beetle go?
The last 2.0-liter/five-speed manual 115-horsepower New Beetle we tested ran 0-60-mph in 9.7 seconds and did the quarter mile in 17.3 seconds/77.7 mph. Our T-charged GLX did the former in7….The Bug Gets An Attitude.
| PERFORMANCE | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, sec, 0-60 mph | 7.6 |
| Speed through 600-ft slalom, mph | 64.1 |
How fast is a Volkswagen Beetle Turbo?
139mph
Specifications
| Engine | In-line 4-cyl, 1984cc, turbocharged |
|---|---|
| Max power | 207bhp @ 5100rpm |
| Max torque | 207lb ft @ 1700-5000rpm |
| 0-60 | 7.5sec (claimed 0-62) |
| Top speed | 139mph (claimed) |
Can VW Beetles go fast?
The top speed of the Volkswagen Beetle is 205 mph, which was recently achieved by the VW Beetle LSR (Land Speed Record) at the famed Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. The car was driven by Automobile magazine contributing Editor Preston Lerner at the Utah Salt Flats Racing Association (USFRA) 2016 World of Speed event.
How can I make my Volkswagen Beetle faster?
How to Improve a VW Bug’s Horsepower
- Replace the factory cold air intake system with a performance cold air intake system. Installing a performance cold air intake system increases horsepower by allowing more air to flow into the engine.
- Replace the factory exhaust system with a performance exhaust system.
What is the most powerful VW bug engine?
The fastest road-going Beetle available is the Beetle R-Line, which is powered by a 210 hp (157 kW) version of the EA888 engine. It’s good for a 0 to 60 mph sprint of 6.6 seconds, with a top speed limited to 130 mph (209 km/h).
Do VW Beetles have Turbo?
The Beetle comes with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 174 horsepower. A six-speed automatic transmission comes standard as well.