It’s been over two years since Velocity Labs‘s last update on their Bugford project. Thankfully the project is back and ready for the next evolution. The upcoming series will focus on installing a turbocharged Subaru EJ22T flat-four into the Bug. In this video Erik installs the KEP adapter plate and flywheel on the engine before … Read more
This 1999 Volkswagen Beetle was built by Dave Hill at Dave’s Discount Custom Auto in in Provo, Utah. He replaced the factory inline-four powertrain with one from a sixth generation Monte Carlo SS. The Beetle is now powered by a 5.3 L LS4 V8 making 303 horsepower and 323 lb-ft of torque. It sends power … Read more
This Volkswagen Beetle 1302 was built by owner Jürgen in Germany. The car is powered by a twin-turbo 3.6 L Audi PL V8 mated to an upgraded 5H19 five-speed automatic transmission sitting on a custom chassis. The engine produces 440 horspeower at 0.8 bar (11.6 psi) for the street or 700 horsepower at 1.4 bar … Read more
Earlier this year we shared a custom Beetle being built with a BMW E36 chassis/suspension and turbo RB25DET inline-six. Since then the project has made a lot of progress. The engine bay now holds new plumbing to support the built inline-six, Holset turbocharger, and coolers. They also installed a Bride racing seat in the cabin … Read more
CarMaxx Classics located in Hirtenberg, Austria specializes in restoring and repairing classic Porsche and Volkswagen vehicles. The company spent two years building the Bugster 9.03, a combination of classic Beetle styling with modern Porsche performance. The company started with a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle 1303 body they installed over a 2000 Porsche Boxster S chassis and … Read more
This custom Beetle Cabriolet was built by Richard Webb at RJ Volks Performance in the UK. The convertible features a custom tube chassis, 4-link rear suspension, and weighs 1888 lbs with a 33/67 bias. In the back of the car sits a turbocharged 2600 cc flat-four controlled by a FuelTech FT600 EFI system. No word … Read more