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RPM for 99 beetle   Printable Version Volkswagen Forum >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Beetle >> RPM for 99 beetle Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> RPM for 99 beetle - 12/4/2007 7:01:47 PM    kabowabo   Posts: 4 Joined: 12/4/2007 Status: offline I purchased a 99 Beetle for my wife this past summer.  When driving it for the first time last week, I noticed that the RPM's were pushing 2800 RPM's when driving @ 70 MPH.  Is this normal.  I drive a V-8 and haven't driven a 4 cylinder since high school. Post #: 1 RE: RPM for 99 beetle - 12/5/2007 5:50:59 PM    Smokin Dog Posts: 286 Joined: 10/25/2007 Status: offline          Yep....... 4 cyl has to work harder than a V8.   (in reply to kabowabo) Post #: 2 RE: RPM for 99 beetle - 12/7/2007 6:49:03 PM    mausolfh   Posts: 38 Joined: 7/7/2007 Status: offline Agree with smoking dog. This is correct, you should have about 3000rpm for 72mph. Average V8 is 2600rpm for 60mph without overdrive. (in reply to Smokin Dog) Post #: 3 RE: RPM for 99 beetle - 12/7/2007 7:03:58 PM    Smokin Dog Posts: 286 Joined: 10/25/2007 Status: offline       My Jeep Grand Cherokee  V8  4X4  runs     2000 rpm at 70mph (in reply to kabowabo) Post #: 4 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]   Volkswagen >> VW MODELS >> Volkswagen Beetle Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [GENERAL Volkswagen Forums] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - Sights N Sounds - - Concept & Rumor Mill - - General Tech [VW MODELS] - - Volkswagen Cabrio - - Volkswagen Golf - - Volkswagen Jetta - - Volkswagen Passat - - Volkswagen GTi / TDi - - Volkswagen Beetle - - Volkswagen Phaeton - - Volkswagen Touareg - - Other Volkswagen Models [SHOW TIME] - - Interior - - Audio/Visual Electronics - - Exterior - - Detailing [BRAND REVIEW] - - Intake, Header and Exhaust - - Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos - - Suspension [RACING] - - Street/Strip - - Professional Racing [VOLKSWAGEN CLASSIFIEDS] - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds - - Member Group And Special Buys [OTHER FORUMS] - - VWF Help & Suggestion Center - - Testing Area

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