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kabowabo

Dec 4, 2007 09:01 PM

RPM for 99 beetle

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.

Smokin Dog

Dec 5, 2007 07:50 PM

RE: RPM for 99 beetle

Yep....... 4 cyl has to work harder than a V8.

mausolfh

Dec 7, 2007 08:49 PM

RE: RPM for 99 beetle

Agree with smoking dog. This is correct, you should have about 3000rpm for 72mph. Average V8 is 2600rpm for 60mph without overdrive.

Smokin Dog

Dec 7, 2007 09:03 PM

RE: RPM for 99 beetle

My Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 4X4 runs
2000 rpm at 70mph

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