[jdonovan]

Told by my local dealer that the 2.5 engine has been discontinued and that the 1.8T is its replacement.

 

[Smileybug]

Yup. This is true all across the lineup.

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[Pushing Fifty]

Cool! Now I have a classic!

I knew the 1.8 was coming, but I didn't realize it was this soon. From what I understand, it's not the same 1.8T that was used in earlier years, but I don't know what the differences are.

 

[Smileybug]

It is different from the 1.8T that is in the mk4 cars. More efficient and I believe it runs on regular fuel vs. premium. And emissions are better I imagine. Despite it having a turbo, its rated higher than the 2.5 for fuel economy. I'm interested to get some seat time in one. I'd be getting the 2.0T if I got a newer VW (or a TDI), but its a neat idea for a base engine.

 

[Pushing Fifty]

For future reference, I hope they'll be able to run on 87 gas. Premium is now 40 cents higher than 87 in Wisconsin, so a 17% increase in fuel economy that is claimed (about 5 mpg) would pretty much be negated by the higher pump price of Premium.

 

[Phormula]

VW in Europe is discontinuing almost all non-turbocharged engines. The Beetle is sold with 1,2, 1,4 and 2,0 petrol turbocharged engines only.

 

[huck731]

I was just at my local vw dealer today and talked to my salesman about this. the only non-turbo motor will be the vr6 and the 1.8t will be about the same hp and 10 ft/lb torque more than the mk4 1.8t and run on 87 octane. All while getting 30+mpg.

 

[scarabY2k]

sure would be nice if the new 1.8's or running on timing chains instead of the belts.

 

[Pushing Fifty]

Yeah, I didn't think about that, either. Then again, it will be a while before I'd be able to buy a Beetle with this new engine, anyway. Probably at least 5 years.

 

[huck731]

Hmmm, I didn't think to ask about that.