The original Beetle engine, 1.3-liter, carburetor, air-cooled and produces 44 PS power just retired. Instead, Subaru Impreza WRX STi engine mounted on a relatively narrow space behind. It is a formidable challenge and must make a special adapter for the new machine can be fitted with sturdy.
Because you want to keep using boxer engine, the owner of VW "Beetle - a car showroom in Germany - have to choose Subaru cardiac pacemaker. That is the concept that modification waged on this 1970 VW Beetle production. In addition, keep trying to maintain some of the authenticity of this car body. Be this as a VW Beetle or Beetle STi.
Cabin
Cabin space is retained. Changes only to display an elegant and luxurious: seats and wrapped with genuine leather trim. Dirapihkan dash panel by adding a few meters on the left side steering wheel. For entertainment, posted modest single-DIN head unit.
For some reason, the owner did not install air conditioning for comfort, especially when the heat during the day. Another thing, though ready for sale, but with offers that are not rational - especially for those who give priority to the economic aspect - would immediately leave. Because, just sold for $ 80,000 .
So much money could be to bring the two units VW Convertible 2012 (30,000 dollars), 2.0-liter engine, turbo, 200 PS. Even still remain 20,000 U.S. dollars, enough to modify the car as desired.
Exterior
With a 2.0-liter boxer engine turbocharger that produces 282 PS, the Beetle is certain to be a hero to speed up. Other work that is challenging enough to move kelistrik cables, computer to a Beetle with a bit of re-setting. Understandably some electrical components should be replaced or adapted to new conditions.
The exterior is maintained. Just a little touch to keep it shiny appearance. In order to appear more stylish, well fitted sunroof and aluminum rim, the center painted black.
