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1999 Volkswagen New Cabrio GLS specs & colors
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| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 6 in |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 70 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 5400 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 122 @ 3200 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 31 MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 449.50 mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 348.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 24 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.94 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.46 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.17 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.97 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.29 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.81 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.67 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Torsion-Beam |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Brake ABS System | Four-Wheel |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.1 x 0.79 in |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.8 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.2 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 32.8 ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/60R14 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Front Tire Size | P195/60R14 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2771 lbs |
| Second Shoulder Room | 46.5 in |
| Passenger Volume | 81.9 ft³ |
| Track Width, Rear | 56.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.4 in |
| Second Leg Room | 31.1 in |
| Second Head Room | 36.6 in |
| Trunk Volume | 7.8 ft³ |
| Front Leg Room | 42.3 in |
| Length, Overall | 160.4 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 4.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 66.7 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Front Head Room | 38.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 56.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.1 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | 57.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Independent torsion beam axle rear suspension | Standard |
| 90 amp alternator | Optional |
| Full cloth reclining front sport seats w/driver seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Cruise control | Optional |
| Anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| P195/60HR14 all-season tires | Standard |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped padded steering wheel w/height-adjustable steering column | Standard |
| Black flexible whip antenna | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob/parking brake handle | Optional |
| Electric rear window defroster | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| 2.0L SOHC SMPI 4 cyl engine | Standard |
| Front seat storage trays | Standard |
| 14.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| 63 amp/hr battery | Standard |
| Trunk storage net for roof cover/boot | Standard |
| 2-way adjustable front seat headrests | Standard |
| Space-saver spare tire | Standard |
| Center console-inc: rear lockable compartment w/padded lid, rear cup holder, rear ashtray receptacle w/red insert | Standard |
| Pwr central locking system-inc: selective unlocking at front doors, key operated opening/closing for pwr windows | Optional |
| Dual tone horn | Standard |
| Body-color body-side molding/door handles/2-bar grille | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Headlights-on warning tone | Standard |
| Anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| TLEV (Transitional Low Emission Vehicle) concept | Standard |
| Open door warning/courtesy lights | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Anti-intrusion side door beams | Standard |
| Glass rear window w/electric defogger | Standard |
| Rear seat heating/air cond ducts | Standard |
| Digital electronic ignition w/knock sensor | Standard |
| Dual body-colored remote heated pwr side mirrors | Optional |
| Front/rear coil springs/telescopic shock absorbers | Standard |
| Remote trunk release | Standard |
| Anti-theft vehicle alarm system | Standard |
| Premium AM/FM stereo cassette w/anti-theft coding, 8-speaker system | Standard |
| Roll bar | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/pollen/dust filter | Standard |
| 14" x 6.0" 6-spoke alloy wheels w/center caps | Optional |
| Interior dome light | Standard |
| Clutch/starter interlock | Standard |
| Fully padded manually operated cloth convertible top | Optional |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: speedometer, trip odometer, tachometer, fuel/temp gauges | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Body-color integrated bumpers w/black lower section | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| Front door storage pockets | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Dual covered illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Luggage compartment floor covering/light | Standard |
| Lockable rear folding seat w/integrated headrests | Standard |
| Roll bar | Standard |
| Front foglamps | Optional |
| Illuminated front ashtray | Standard |
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | Optional |
| Collapsible steering column | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted front vented disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Front/rear floor mats | Standard |
| Folded top boot cover | Standard |
| Auto locking trunk lid | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Darkened tail lamp lenses | Standard |
| Front/rear pwr windows w/one-touch up/down feature | Optional |
| Clear lens halogen headlamps w/light weight, chip resistant polycarbonate lens | Standard |
| Molded door trim w/leatherette inserts, integrated armrests | Optional |
| 3-point front/rear seat belts w/emergency locking retractors | Standard |
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