GODFATHERS

For the construction of the CUP EDITION Beetle, most of the parts and experiences made on the RSI Beetle & the Beetle Racing Cup Version were used in addition to many technical parts taken from other models and accessories companies within the VW Group

CUP BEETLE

The basis for the RACE CUP BEETLE was the platform of the standard New Beetle because the CUP cars were only equipped with 2-wheel drive (they were supposed to have a low center of gravity for the purpose of "handling")

76 cars were built for the racing series
Engine 6 cylinders, 4 valves
Displacement 2792 cc
Power 150 kW (204 hp)
Torque 270 Nm
max. speed 6800 rpm
Compression 10.75:1
Bosch management with motorsport software
2 wheel drive !!! Not the 4 wheel RSI platform!
Tank FT3 safety tank
Fuel Super Plus unleaded
Transmission 6-speed series manual transmission with sports wheel set
Clutch sintered metal disc / pressure plate series
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NEW BEETLE RSI

Due to the all-wheel drive, the RSI was built on the Golf 4-Motion platform, which actually had far too much ground clearance. Various conversions were necessary to make the car appear "Low & deep"

250 units built as a numbered series.
6-speed transmission with 4 wheel drive from Golf 4 Motion and using a Haldex clutch!
Remus double exhaust system
Chassis designed for race track.
80 mm wider fenders, front & rear skirts, defuser and a beautiful rear wing in Rennsport design.
18x9 OZ Superturismo wheels - 235/40ZR-18 for the necessary propulsion.
Carbon fiber, aluminum & orange leather interior with special RSI speedometer
KÖNIG sports seats installed at the front
Unit price in 2000:
135,950 DM ( 69,000 US$ )
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Source & details of this information please
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