Volkswagen Bugster (fastest street legal Beetle ever)

[aron56]

If you haven't heard, the all-new VW Beetle is coming soon...but this isn't it. What we have here is a 142 mph VW Beetle on top of a Porsche Boxster chassis, drivetrain and running gear. The trained eye will notice custom bulging fenders were fitted to match the Boxster's broader stance.

Specs & Details:

Engine: 6 cylinder Boxster engine
Transmission: 6-spd Boxster gearbox
Horsepower: 270 hp
0-60 mph: 5.0 seconds
Top Speed: 142 mph

From CARMAXX:

Manufacturer: CARMAXX Classics

Body: VW Beetle 1303 S

Year: 1973

Frame: Porsche Boxster S As a self - supporting body welded

Year: 2000

Engine: 6 Cylinder Boxstermotor (built as a mid-engine)

Capacity: 3179cm ³

Power: 270 hp at 6,250 rpm - by means of increasing performance manifold, exhaust and ECU tuning)

Transmission: 6 speed gearbox original Porsche

Brake: Original Porsche ABS

Chassis: Adjustable sports suspension

Tires / wheels: 225 / 40 | 9x18 ET50 HA
205 / 40 | FA 8,5 x18 ET56

Color: Grigio Telesto Metallic (Lamborghini)

Curb weight: 1098 kg

Length: 4110 mm

Width: 1800 mm

Height: 1440 mm

Trace dimensions: vo 1455 mm | 1508 mm hi

Maximum speed: about 230 km / h

Acceleration: 0-100km / h in about 5 seconds.

Fuel consumption: About 100 km 9l Super

Approval: Officially registered as a Porsche Boxster S with a modified structure

Other: Fenders, running boards and rear bumper are hand-made special parts in their original appearance

[bravosx]

Frankenstein...........

[raitag]

NICE!!!

[eldiablo]

bungkus satu, please.

[muninn]

i have to admit this is a really nice mod/splice/kacuk/mix... i dont mind driving around this bug

[pistole]

- happening lah !!!

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[ognam]

That's beautiful. Engine transplants are usually the norm. But a body exchange? Must be a damn hardcore Beetle enthusiast to pull this one off.

My first car was a Beetle. At one point toyed with the idea of having an Impreza engine transplant as seen in some UK mags. But part-time-bartender/college-student funds meant it never saw the light of day. A Porsche transplant was an even bigger dream.

[aron56]

Well there is a Type 1 Beetle with Herbie theme running with a Porsche engine...the owner is a reporter who works for the Star. Often see it cruising at high speeds at Sprint Highway.

As for STI based Beetle, i heard its being done and there are couple of them who owns it here.

[ognam]

Well there is a Type 1 Beetle with Herbie theme running with a Porsche engine...the owner is a reporter who works for the Star. Often see it cruising at high speeds at Sprint Highway.

As for STI based Beetle, i heard its being done and there are couple of them who owns it here.

I shot this Herbie themed one a few years back. Gorgeous.
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Wonder if those Porsce/STI Beetles make a reliable runner here in Malaysia. Aircon fitting would be a bitch.

[MiToSoN]

Theres a blue beetle running around with an RX7 engine in it...crazy fast that one.