What was the name of the VW beetle in 1998?
For a car that was an instant sensation, the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle — officially named by VW the New Beetle — had a bumpy journey from concept to production. Volkswagen in fact initially resisted the idea of a resurrected Bug, then nearly scuttled the project early in its gestation.
Is the New Beetle based on a golf?
Under its retro skin, the 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle was based on another Volkswagen model, the Golf hatchback.
What kind of engine does the New Beetle have?
of the 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle. Base trim shown. Body Type: Hatchback See similar vehicles. Combined MPG: 26-44 Combined MPG. Engine: 115-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas) Drivetrain: Front-wheel Drive. Transmission: 5-speed manual w/OD.
What kind of transmission did the VW Beetle have?
The automatic was a four-speed with overdrive; it could be counted on to locate the appropriate gear and downshift promptly on hills and in passing situations. Its main drawback was hesitation. The five-speed manual gave drivers more control, of course, with light, precise gear action.
What kind of engine does a VW Beetle have?
To sustain interest in the car, Volkswagen talked of a 150-horsepower turbocharged gas four-cylinder option, then a model with a big fold-back sunroof, followed by a genuine convertible and perhaps even a Sport Beetle with a lowered suspension, all-wheel drive, and nearly 200 horsepower courtesy of Volkswagen’s narrow-angle VR6 six-cylinder engine.
What are the colors of the VW Beetle?
Hundreds of reporters swarmed the exhibit, which featured two-door hatchback New Beetles in every production color: white, red, black, yellow, plus metallic silver, bright blue, dark blue, and green. Newspapers published front-page pictures. German TV broadcast the ceremony live.