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1972 Super Beetle with a 9.3L ZZ572 V8

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Ernie Miyamoto from MotoFab owns a unique 1972 VW Super Beetle. Ernie’s father started building the car in 1985 after a dare from a friend. They challenged him to build an extreme Beetle with a factory appearance. Up front is a 572 ci (9.3L) ZZ572 V8 crate motor making 620 hp (456 kW) and 645 lb-ft (874 Nm) of torque. The monster motor features an iron block, forged steel crank and rods, forged aluminum pistons, hydraulic roller camshaft, and 118 cc chamber aluminum heads. The big-block power and custom chassis is disguised by a clamshell body. Ernie pushed a button and the entire body tilts up revealing the front engine bay. On the back of the body is rotating wind-up key giving some indication the car is not what it seems.

1972 Super Beetle with a 9.3L ZZ572 V8

1972 Super Beetle with a 9.3L ZZ572 V8

1972 Super Beetle with a 9.3L ZZ572 V8

1972 Super Beetle with a 9.3L ZZ572 V8

Source: Chevrolet Performance via Felix

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