truly underscores the sporty and pugnacious
spirit of the Beetle.”
digital readout was an experience I’ll never
forget.”
Obviously, the Beetle had many other changes. The suspension was lowered, special
Salt Flat wheels and tires fitted, a limited-slip
differential added to aid traction, and the interior was stripped and outfitted with full safety
equipment, such as a rollcage, racing seat
and harness, and a fire suppression system.
Plus, to help slow the car down, the Beetle
was fitted with a pair of parachutes.
“Exceeding 200 miles per hour in the Beetle LSR was a serious thrill,” said driver Preston Lerner. “We had enough power to go
even faster if the salt hadn’t been so sketchy.
But seeing 208 miles per hour briefly on the
Volkswagen’s stock Beetle R-Line® coupe
model features a EA888 turbocharged and
direct-injection 2.0-liter TSI engine that makes
210 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque (achieved using premium fuel), enabling
the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just
6.6 seconds and to reach an electronically
governed top track speed of 130 mph.
The engine delivers peak torque from as
low as 1700 rpm, giving smooth, effortless
acceleration in all the gears. The R-Line comes
standard with a six-speed manual transmission, but a dual-clutch DSG® six-speed automatic transmission is optional.