1966 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Restomod

The clean, classic styling of this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle is enhanced to a new level of crisply defined simplicity that will make any VW enthusiast take notice. The deep and...

The clean, classic styling of this 1966 Volkswagen Beetle is enhanced to a new level of crisply defined simplicity that will make any VW enthusiast take notice. The deep and glossy silver paint is contrasted with brilliant chrome and bright trim and the running boards are smooth and painted to match the body. The narrowed front beam and dropped front spindles with disc brakes create a lowered stance. A pair of wide fiberglass rear fenders accommodate deep 15-inch smoothie wheels wrapped with 235/60R15 in the rear with narrow 145R15 tires in the front. The black painted wheels are capped with stylish chrome Wolfsburg hubcaps. 2386cc stocker engine 4-speed manual transmission T-4 turbocharger Dual Dellorto carburetors Upgrade wedge port heads Lightened flywheel Front drop spindles Front disc brakes Custom dash with VDO gauges Interior in this Beetle is as simple and clean in design as well, featuring cloth front bucket seats, with the rear seat being replaced by a little pull up cubby for the battery and other storage. A nice new carpet kit, very positive feeling EMPI shifter, newer pedals with roller accelerator and a wood-rimmed Grant GT steering wheel all look great. The painted dash has been smoothed and fitted with high-quality VDO instrumentation that includes speedometer, tachometer, turbo boost, oil and fuel gauges. The clean front trunk has been fitted with a new fuel tank and an orderly and cleanly installed wiring system. The 2386cc engine on this Beetle is very substantially modified with a magnesium case set up for the stroker, upgraded D.M.S. 86mm crankshaft, Scat H beam rods, a T4 turbo capable of 20 plus pounds of boost working into upgraded C.B. Performance wedge port cylinder heads, dual Dellorto 48 mm carburetors jetted by competition engineering and much, much more. Power is transferred through a 4-speed manual transmission with a lightened flywheel, Chromoly gland nut and Kennedy pressure plate. Walk around the back of this Silver Beetle and you will know this car means business. This powerful turbo-charged 1966 Volkswagen Beetle restomod is cool to look at and an absolute thrill to drive. Call today!