VW Present Ultimate Super Beetle at SEMA Show
Recently at the 2012 SEMA Show, Volkswagen showed off their Beetle and Golf Mk6 models. The line-up showed the “Ultimate Super Beetle” which was based off the 2013 1.2-litre Beetle Turbo TFSI that produces 200bhp. The car was built in collaboration with performance tuning specialists APR and the VWvortex team.
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The APR enhancements included an APR Stage IV GTX Turbocharger System, a high-performance intercooler system, an ECU upgrade, high-flow cylinder head and intake manifold and high-strength coated pistons and wrist pins, all of which boosted the power output to 500bhp. The drive-train was then hooked up to a 4MOTION AWD system borrowed from the Golf Type R.
VWvortex modifications included a DXD Racing Stage III clutch and Volkswagen Racing Short Shifter, new suspension components, some of which were sourced from the Audi TT RS, a six-piston, two-piece big brake system, 19-inch wheels, an aero package and Recaro sport seats.
VW showcased 6 of these Beetle models. These included European Car Magazine surf-inspired "Beach Battle-Cruiser" that comes with 400-horses under its hood, FMS Automotive's subtly tuned Beetle show car, the slammed-down Rotiform Beetle and Galpin Auto Sports'(GAS) “Chopped Top” Beetle. Interestingly FMS Automotive also presented a 1956 Beetle restored from scratch.
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