2002 Volkswagen Beetle-New

Turbo "S" Coupe

4 Cylinder 1.8 Liter Turbo

Manual

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Gasoline

Air Conditioning

This auction is for a 2002 VW Beetle Turbo "S" - There a a lot of imitators available but this is the one TRUE Turbocharged 180hp "S" model that Volkswagen offered. The specially created wheels/rims, Heated front seats, Sport recaro style seats, 6 speed manual transmission, ESP and all other special features listed below separate the Turbo "S" from any other VW manufactured. This is a unique limited edition car in great condition with very low miles looking for the next right owner. This vehicle was created by VW to compete with the Audi TT, BMW M3 and other european sport coupes. This vehicle has 45,000 miles and is regularly maintained. There are no mechanical issues with the car and it drives like brand new. We are selling this beautiful car because we moved to Buffalo and need AWD and four doors. The highest bidder on this car will be getting a true "sports coupe" that can back up its claim to fame. THE AUTO CHANNEL REVIEW OF 2002 VW TURBO S: " Turbocharged Beetles, using the 150-horsepower version of VW's 1.8-liter turbocharged 20-valve four-cylinder engine, have been adding stealthy excitement to the line for a while now, and continue in 1.8T GLS and GLX trim. I say ``stealthy'' because the regular 1.8T models have few visual differences from the standard Beetle models. A movable spoiler that raises at speed and is mounted just forward of the rear window is the major difference. The Turbo S, on the other hand, will emphatically not be mistaken for any other Beetle version. New front and rear bumper fascias give it a definite sports look, which is further accentuated by special alloy wheels. The extra attitude is no pose, for the Turbo S's engine has been hot-rodded to 180 horsepower and drives the front wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox. Turbo S-specific trim, including leather seating surfaces and special aluminum pieces, is found inside. I first drove the New Beetle Turbo S when it was introduced to the automotive press in Phoenix, Arizona, last December. A long day driving through the mountains showcased its comfort and real- world handling, and time spent on the track at Firebird Raceway proved that the ``S'' (for ``Sport") is no misnomer. Currently I've been driving one at home. The Turbo S works well in city or commute traffic, on the open road, on the Interstate, or on the track, and offers upscale comforts that are not common in its class. APPEARANCE: From the side, the Turbo S could be mistaken for any other New Beetle with fancy 17-inch wheels, which look like alloy discs with five radial slots. In side view, it has the same almost-symmetrical arched shape as all other New Beetles. But from the front, turn signals below and inboard of the headlamps hint at differences. More obviously, a large three-piece air intake sits in the bumper fascia below the smiling hood line. It looks straight off an endurance racer, and incorporates twin foglamps. At the rear are found a ``ground-effects'' panel over the bumper fascia and a chrome-tipped dual exhaust. And at speed, the roof-mounted spoiler is raised. COMFORT: The Turbo S sits at the top of the New Beetle lineup, and boasts a comfort and equipment level that is at the top of the affordable small sports coupe class. It is differentiated from more expensive luxury-sports cars more by minor details than by fit and finish and material quality, which are first-rate. The interior design is the same as in other New Beetles, but with unique seats and white, not blue lighting for the instruments at night. The well- bolstered front bucket seats are manually-adjustable, but in all important ways, including cushion height (a VW characteristic for quite a while) and have leather facing with contrasting cushions and bolsters. Real aluminum, not the metallic plastic more common in the class, is found in the steering wheel spokes, and for trim pieces on the door and glovebox, gearshift lever, and bud vase. The pedals are aluminum with rubber inserts. The steering wheel is manually adjustable for tilt and reach. As with other Beetles, the tachometer is small and hard to see, but the engine's power characteristics (and a rev-limiter) make that less of a problem than one might suspect. Also like all Beetles, the body styling reduces rear seat headroom and trunk space versus those of its close cousin, the VW GTI. But rear seat access is very good, and headroom is no worse than in most other small sports coupes. There is still adequate trunk space. SAFETY: The Turbo S adds standard ``ESP'' stability control to the New Beetle's rigid body structure with front and rear crumple zones, dual front and front side airbags, and antilock disc brakes. ROADABILITY: Like other New Beetles, the Turbo S is a front- wheel drive car with a unibody chassis. Front suspension is by independent MacPherson struts, while the Volkswagen twist-beam axle is found at the rear. It's a tried-and-true design that has been honed to a high degree in the Turbo S. Stiffer, but not too stiff, spring and shock rates make for great cornering ability with no sacrifice of comfort - this car can appeal to an older, more comfort- oriented buyer than many other sports coupes. But it can still be pushed hard in an autocross or on a race track. I did both at the introduction, and the car was not out of its element at all. Don't be fooled by the retro styling, the Turbo S is a very competitive sports coupe. PERFORMANCE: Nostalgia need not apply. Your Beetle in the old days was never like this. With higher turbo boost and electronic control software upgrades, the Turbo S's version of VW's 1.8-liter, 20-valve four-cylinder turbomotor puts out 180 horsepower at 5500 rpm, and 174 lb-ft of torque between 1950 and 5000 rpm. That's 20 percent more horsepower and 12.3 percent more torque than the regular Turbo Beetle, and over three times as much horsepower than the most powerful old Beetle. It's matched to a smooth and quick close-ratio six-speed manual transmission, but shifting is strictly optional in many situations given the engine's broad torque spread. Acceleration, with 0-60 officially 7.4 seconds, is almost a second less than the regular Turbo Beetle (and over 10 seconds less than any stock Bug!). Turbo lag is nonexistent, as is torque steer. Four-wheel antilock disc brakes do a great job of stopping, and are aided by standard ``ESP'' electronic stability control. CONCLUSIONS: Retro-chic styling meets serious comfort and speed in the new Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S." VOLKSWAGEN PRESS RELEASE: The 2002 New Beetle Turbo S becomes available in January at dealerships throughout the United States. With its new brawn, the Turbo S can accelerate from zero to 60 miles per hour in just 7.4 seconds; it is capable of reaching an electronically governed top speed of 130 mph and employs a speed activated rear spoiler that helps maintain rear-end stability at very high speeds. The Turbo S further demonstrates Volkswagen's value-for-the-money equation by including a very long list of standard features not found on any other car in its class. For example, this version of the New Beetle is the first Volkswagen passenger car to include the Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) system. ESP automatically uses the Turbo S's engine power, braking, and the transmission system to help the driver stabilize the car in very demanding driving situations such as emergency maneuvers to avoid oncoming objects or other cars in the road. As the name implies, ESP recognizes when the car is in danger of skidding and helps compensate for driver overreaction by using the performance dynamics of the car; applying brake pressure to certain wheels; reducing the throttle of the engine to one or both of the front wheels; and engaging or disengaging the transmission management systems. "Some people describe ESP as having a professional rally driver in your car at all times to help in difficult or sudden driving situations," says Stefan Krebsfanger, manager of product strategy, Volkswagen of America, Inc. "I think this is a good and simple way of describing it, but people still need to understand that no system is completely failsafe and no technology can overcome careless or dangerous driving." While retaining the classic and desirable profile of the New Beetle, the Turbo S model is specially clad to evoke its more sporty nature. In the front, the New Beetle Turbo S's wardrobe includes integrated foglights, newly designed turn signals, and an air-slicing front spoiler. In the back, a newly designed rear bumper, a subtle "Turbo S" badge and dual chrome exhausts cunningly hint at the 180 ponies locked in front under the Turbo S hood. Also new are special standard 17-inch alloy wheels that are only available on this particular model. As in the New Beetle GLX and the GLS with the 150-horsepower, the Turbo S comes with a speed-activated black rear spoiler that stays hidden at the top of the rear hatch until a speed of 45 mph is reached at which time it deploys automatically. Exterior colors for this special model include Reflex Silver metallic (no extra charge), Black and Red. Early next year, Platinum Gray will be added to the color palette. Inside, the driver and passenger happily find another of Volkswagen's renowned interior environments-occupant space that is tastefully and intricately sculpted from high-quality textured plastics and textiles. It is this extreme attention to detail and use of top quality materials that give all Volkswagen's a one-of-a-kind touch and feel that other car companies try to imitate with little regard for authenticity. With a remarkable 93 cubic feet of total interior space and the convenience of a hatchback with one piece folding seats, the Turbo S tastefully imparts to all occupants that despite its unwavering practicality this is indeed the sportiest New Beetle ever. This impression is most pronounced in the Turbo S's special leather seating surface sports seats (heated in front) with gray inserts highlighted with gray stitching. Other special Turbo S features include stainless steel pedals with fashionable but functional grip holes. This brushed alloy look is found throughout the cabin at the shift knob, glove box handle, on three spokes of the sport steering wheel and door lock sticks. Even the famous New Beetle bud vase goes heavy metal with a brushed alloy trim that screams for something other than a colorful daisy. Completing the Turbo S's sporty look is a leather wrapped, three-spoke steering wheel, black leather brake grip, and black leather shift boot with gray stitching. The New Beetle's round instrument gauges are also slightly predisposed for performance with a new white on black illumination that stands in stark contrast to the pleasing glow of indigo blue found in other New Beetle models. Under the hood, at the heart of the Turbo S, resides the most powerful four-cylinder engine available in a Volkswagen. The 1.8 T engine that is the foundation of the engine propelling the Turbo S has always been known for its six-cylinder like performance in an economical four-cylinder package. Now, more than ever, this upgraded version provides substantial low- and high-end power and performance, continuing to employ a turbocharger, an intercooler and Volkswagen's innovative five-valve technology. In this latest version, new ECU software optimizes air intake, ignition timing, and fuel mixture. These revisions give the new 1.8 T an output of 180 horsepower at just 5,500 revolutions per minute, 30 more hp than the other version of the 1.8 T at 300 lower rpm. Just as importantly for a true driving enthusiast, the torque output is now at 173 lbs. ft., an increase from 162 lbs. ft. from the prior version. This peak torque is offered throughout a wide rpm band, beginning at 1,950 rpm and stretching through 5,000 rpm. That means pulling power out of the gate and in the passing lane. Coupled with a less restrictive exhaust system, the 1.8 T's horsepower output in the Turbo S is boosted by 20%. Torque is also increased. As in the previous 1.8 T, Volkswagen's exclusive five-valves-per-cylinder technology provides for excellent top-end breathing, and the double overhead camshafts provide for optimal valve control. All of this is built into a compact and efficient 1.8 liter four-cylinder package. The result: 180 hp at 5,500 rpm and 173 lbs. ft. of torque all the way from 1,950 to 5,000 rpm-an extraordinarily long and flat torque curve that provides plenty of pulling power from the low end through the top. It is also a refined four-cylinder, with the sophistication normally associated with six-cylinder powerplants. This year, a turbo noise filter has been added for even less turbo detection. Mated to this remarkable four-cylinder is Volkswagen's first-ever six-speed manual transmission. Built for ultimate driver control, the six-speed manual allows the driver to pick the perfect gear and rpm range for his or her driving style or situation. Uniquely, the six speed offers two final drives in fifth and sixth, allowing for optimal performance control and economy. Like most Volkswagen passenger cars, all New Beetles use a front-wheel-drive layout and a transverse engine design located in the front. All express the German engineering passion of designing and building cars with exceptional road-holding qualities. It begins with an extra rigid body structure and four-wheel independent suspension system, both of which help give the New Beetle a rock-solid feel. The front suspension uses a McPherson strut design with control arms, stabilizer bar and coil spring struts. The rear suspension employs a "V" profile torsion beam axle with integral sway bar and trailing arms. The torsion beam axle is mounted to the vehicle with Volkswagen's unique track-correcting bushings-a feature designed to minimize unwanted steering effects. Active safety in the New Beetle comes from its precise handling, the security of front-wheel drive, advanced braking, and other accident avoidance aids like daytime running lights (DRL). Like all Volkswagens, the New Beetle Turbo S comes with a wealth of standard equipment. However, the Turbo S takes this depth of attributes to a whole new level. In addition to everything already mentioned herein-i.e., ESP, leather sports seats, automatic spoiler, integrated front foglights, 17-inch alloy wheels, alloy interior touches, etc.-the Turbo S includes CFC-free air conditioning; four-wheel disc brake with ABS; power one-touch windows with pinch protection; electronic cruise control; a power glass sunroof; heated windshield washers; a folding front center armrest; a eight-speaker Monsoon™ stereo system with CD-control capability; front beverage holders; an anti-theft alarm system; tilt and telescoping steering wheel; two power outlets for phones or other electronics; clear lens halogen projector headlamps; and a central locking system with radio remote. Smaller details inside the New Beetle include lighted vanity mirrors, carpeted floor mats, a remote fuel filler and hatch release, a pollen, dust and odor filter; power side mirror adjustments, tinted glass, heated side mirrors, and door storage nets. SPECIFICATIONS 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo S Base Price $ 23,400 Price As Tested $ 24,400 Engine Type dual overhead cam 20-valve turbocharged inline 4-cylinder Engine Size 1.8 liters / 109 cu. in. Horsepower 180 @ 5500 rpm Torque (lb-ft) 173 @ 1950-5000 rpm Transmission 6-speed manual Wheelbase / Length 98.7 in. / 161.1 in. Curb Weight 3,005 lbs. Pounds Per Horsepower 16.7 Fuel Capacity 14.5 gal. Fuel Requirement 91 octane unleaded premium gasoline recommended for best performance Tires P225/45 VR17 Michelin HX MXM4 XSE Brakes, front/rear vented disc / solid disc, antilock standard Suspension, front/rear independent MacPherson strut / semi-independent torsion beam axle with coil springs Drivetrain front engine, front-wheel drive PERFORMANCE EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon city / highway / observed 23 / 30 / 25 0 to 60 mph 7.4 sec (mfg) Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.38 OPTIONS AND CHARGES California and Northeast emissions spec $ 100 6-disc CD changer $ 350