2024 Author: Eric Donovan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 21:13
A Beetle is at speed. A VW Beetle LSR drove a top speed of 328 km / h over a distance of one mile at the World of Speed event on Lake Bonneville, Utah.
Some of you may still remember: In 2000, Volkswagen launched the Beetle RSi, an incredibly fast Karacho Beetle. But now the once brisk beetle has been degraded to a lame snail. As part of the “World of Speed” last weekend, a specially converted Beetle reached a top speed of 328 km / h over a distance of one mile on the Bonneville Salt Flat in the US state of Utah. It's the fastest time ever recorded for a Beetle.
2.0 TSI with 550 PS
The record-breaking vehicle is a so-called Beetle LSR, which mobilizes 405 kW / 550 PS and 571 Newton meters from a two-liter TSI engine. A new turbocharger as well as new pistons, camshafts and connecting rods enable the significant increase in performance. For the officially documented record drive on the salt lake, the body of the Beetle was lowered and a limited-slip differential was installed. In addition, a roll cage, a racing seat with a five-point seat belt and two brake parachutes ensured more safety. (SP-X)
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