twist beam (rear)
You may already know that we’ve added a controversial Chevy Volt to our long-term fleet to explore what alternative drivetrains mean to the future of enthusiast cars. Well, Volkswagen challenged our assumptions and let us know that they were already building the ultimate combination of fun and frugality: The diesel-powered TDi drivetrain.
Project proudly supported by
VW of America
TSW Wheels
Revo/Stasis Group
BFGoodrich Tires
Our Beetle goes to a better place.
Posting some laps around the famed Florida track.
We rack up the miles in our TDI Beetle.
Our diesel Beetle gets similar oil to big rigs.
We go racing in our diesel Beetle.
We examine our quiver of Beetle tires.
We drive 6 hours to see the 12 hours.
We load up our Beetle for the Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance.
We teach the fine art of using a manual transmission.
How did our Beetle fare in Road Tire FWD?
Our Beetle needed fresh pads after lapping VIR.
Motor oil for diesel engines is special stuff.
Our Beetle will soon be heading to Lincoln.
Did stability control play a role when testing our BFGs?
We're ready for some ultimate track time.
Lug bolts are just a pain.
We measure rolling resistance with our fuel-sipping performance car.
We were going to fit new, fat rubber, but ...
We add a VW to our green grass(roots) projects
