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Originally posted by mr.bill in the Nissan kicks butt thread:
I thought I read somewhere that 0-60 is 7.4 secs ... if so it will not kick MINI (S) butt
The $23,400 (MSRP) VW Beetle Turbo S is equipped with:For the past few days, I have seen TV ads for the new "VW Turbo S." It is a New Beetle with a 180HP engine and the ad implies that it is "fast." Gee, I wonder why they call it an "S." Could it be a slap against the Cooper S? I have no doubt the Cooper would handle better in the "twisties," but around here the leadfoot crowd is into straight line speed runs.
- 1.8 litre Turbo engine with 180 hp @ 5500 and 173 lb-ft @ 1950-5000
- 6-speed manual transmission
- 17" wheels with 225/45 all-season tires
- Sports suspension
- ESP anti-skid system
- Sunroof
- Monsoon sound system
- Leather sport seats and something in between

I thought I read somewhere that 0-60 is 7.4 secs ... if so it will not kick MINI (S) butt