
2001 Beetle with a Turbo VR6
by Christopher Christopher
Published in engineswapdepot.com
This 2001 Volkswagen Beetle GLX was built by HPA Motorsports in Langley, BC, Canada. In the front engine bay sits a twin-turbo 2.8 L VR6 capable of 357 hp and 363 lb-ft of torque to the wheels. The motor features a KK&K 404 turbocharger, BorgWarner K04 turbocharger, two intercoolers, and a Link TTLink TTX ECU. The motor is paired with a six-speed manual transmission and 4Motion AWD drivetrain. The suspension features KW coilovers and upgraded front brakes with Porsche 993 calipers and slotted rotors. The Beetle has a Dietrich Cup widebody kit covered in Techno Blue Pearl (LW5Y). In the wells are Porsche 993-style 18-inch wheels with Toyo Proxes R888R GG tires (225/40, 255/35).
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