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BAD Bug
Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2012 9:45 am
by Pine
From a CAR magazine of January 1969 - this Beetle was fitted with a 6.2 litre V8 Chrysler engine in the front. It had a four-barrel Carter carburettor, and produced 227kW with 555 N.m. of torque, sent to the rear wheels via a two-speed auto tranny
This beast was built by Peter Michaels for a Hot Rod & Speed Exhibition in Cape Town, early 1969 - wonder if it still exists?
Re: BAD Bug
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:00 pm
by riaanj
Herbie on steroids
, I'd like to know if it's still around too..
Re: BAD Bug
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 2:29 pm
by MarshallGTi
that could probably still give out a few hidings to some new turbo toys...
Re: BAD Bug
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:06 pm
by fig
I don't know about that Beetle, but there are at least two Bugs still around that have huge American V8s in front. I photographed a pink Chevy-powered Beetle at Vaal Ou Wiele a couple of years ago.
Re: BAD Bug
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:47 pm
by MrT
Is this the bug you are referring to?
Re: BAD Bug
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:33 am
by fig
That's the one ...
Thanks for the pics.
Re: BAD Bug
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 7:36 am
by Retrobug
Pitty the guy did not post ant photos!
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