Officially, it's just a concept, but the wording is Volkswagen press release hints at the production version of the Beetle was introduced in R 64-Frankfurt Motor Show, before taking the North American debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
Developed by Volkswagen R GmbH - that is, the same people responsible for the Scirocco R and Golf R models, Beetle R is said to show "the potential of increasing sports version of the Beetle."
The company also claims that the 200 hp turbo 2.0-liter turbo Beetle "could offer a higher yield, similar to that of the Golf R and Scirocco R".
Although VW will not say what's under the hood, the 2.0 liter TFSI easily pump an additional 60-70 horsepower over the standard Turbo Beetle, as indicated by R GmbH Golf and Scirocco chamfered.
From the third generation Beetle is more muscular appearance, the VW designers have added a brand new, 30 mm wider front bumper, with the wheel arches beefier expanded to 15 mm up to 20 inches " Talladega "five-spoke alloys and bigger brakes with blue" R "calipers. And in case you missed it, they also put a Porsche-like rear wing, diffuser and four exhaust tailpipes at the rear.
Inside, the sports bucket seats upholstered in nappa leather, glossy black accents on the instrument panel to the instrument renovated and aluminum pedals.
Since it was shown in September, we were willing to bet that VW was measured responses for a production version which is probably already waiting for the green light to Wolfsburg. Could it be that cross the Atlantic means that the company is testing the waters to decide whether to bring the United States as well? Only time will tell.
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