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VW beetle...490bhp....0-60=3.2 sec.....

I ain't kidding....

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Old 01-08-2006, 10:14 PM
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You imagine taking that to an auto X? Blow by people in their GT2s with your Beetle. 192 seems way optimistic though, I doubt it is anywhere near aerodynamic enough.
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This thing could smoke my Porsche.

On top of that it's got:
air conditioner, cassette player, CD player, power windows, cruise control, ABS brakes, keyless entry, custom gauges, floor mats, folding rear seats, sport seats, leather seating, sports package, wheel & tire upgrade, custom wheels, performance exhaust, body kit/aero kit, spoiler, suspension package
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192 mph.... Wonder how that puppy is going to feel at these speeds? Do not want to be the driver on that run...
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192 mph.... Wonder how that puppy is going to feel at these speeds? Do not want to be the driver on that run...
Do you need to wonder? The beetle going 192 mph will be an airplane. You've flown one of those, haven't ya?
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192 mph.... Wonder how that puppy is going to feel at these speeds? Do not want to be the driver on that run...
I dunno about 192, but I have a 99 turbo, and I have driven it right up to the limiter (130mph). They have a little wing that pops up in front of the back window (come up at 93 miles an hour) that adds a fair amount of down force.

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