Leftlane reported on a special hopped-up variant of the recently introduced Volkswagen Beetle, the Beetle R, back in April as leaks confirmed the model had neared completion.
Now, new reports are suggesting that the turbocharged Beetle R will likely make its debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show in September, according to Car and Driver. It is still not known exactly how much of a boost the R will get over the standard turbocharged Beetle model, which boasts 207 horsepower from a 2.0-liter four-pot.
Rumors are suggesting that the 270 horsepower, 258 lb-ft of torque 2.0-liter turbo found in the European Golf R might work its way into the Beetle R, but given the lack of all-wheel drive, expect the engine to be de-tuned to somewhere between 207 and 270 horsepower.
Other rumors suggest the Beetle R will be born first in closed-top form, but later followed by a Beetle R cabriolet model. Given VW’s propensity to offer countless variants of the Beetle, this is a likely prospect.
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1.’ Volkswagen Beetle R…’ view
