1976 Type 2 with a 3-Cylinder Radial Engine
 
  		  		 
  		         
                    		        		
        		        		        	           
                        
            
	            		            by		            Christopher Christopher	                        
         
                
                
        
                
                
        	
        	        	
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  Radial Motion and Bespoke Engineering enjoy testing their custom three-cylinder engines in Volkswagen vehicles. One of their first projects was a 1972 Super Beetle called “Zombug” powered by their naturally aspirated 2.0 L three-cylinder making 150 hp. After that the companies began working on a 1976 VW Kombi Type 2 postal van. After restoring the body and putting a fresh coat of red paint, they installed another of their 2.0 L three-cylinder radial engines. Radial Motion makes an adapter allowing the motor to use a VW transaxle.
If you are wondering what the engine sounds like. Take a listen to one in a Meyers Manx on the beach.
Source: Radial Motion and Radial Motion FB page






