Volkswagen Beetle LSR (Land-speed Record) hits whopping 205.122 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah on September 12, 2016.
Volkswagen recently announced it had created what has become the fastest VW Beetle in recorded history. The claim held up September 12th in Wendover, Utah as the VW Beetle LSR (which stands for land-speed record) hit speeds touching more than 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats, a place known for conditions optimal for speed.
“We are completely thrilled with the Beetle LSR’s performance at Bonneville,” said Dr. Hendrik Muth, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing and Strategy, Volkswagen of America, Inc. “The Beetle is not the most aerodynamic car in our portfolio, so running 205 mph is a testament to the power that can be made from the EA888 TSI four-cylinder engine. This feat truly underscores the sporty and pugnacious spirit of the Beetle.”
The VW Beetle LSR includes a specially-tuned 2.0-liter turbocharged, direct-injection four-cylinder TSI® gasoline engine and specially modified powertrain by THR Manufacturing based out of California. The engine produced more than 600 hp and nearly 500 lb-ft.
“Exceed
ing 200 miles per hour in the Beetle LSR was a serious thrill,” said driver Preston Lerner, a contributing Editor at Automobile Magazine. “We had enough power to go even faster if the salt hadn’t been so sketchy. But seeing 208 miles per hour briefly on the digital readout was an experience I’ll never forget.”
Learn more about the record right here!
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