| Make / Model: |
VW-1200 Beetle |
| Man. Year: |
1957 |
| Owner / Driver: |
Mika Särkelä |
| Locality: |
Helsinki |
| Team: |
Arabia Slugs Racing |
| Engine Capacity: |
2900 cc |
| Engine Type: |
VW Type4, 4 cylinders boxer |
| Power / rpm: |
about 200hp/ max 6500 rpm |
| Gearbox: |
Porsche 901, 5-speed close ratio |
| Rear Axle: |
Porsche 901 + 944 Turbo |
| Weight: |
860 kg |
| Brakes: |
4*Brembo/Porsche 4-piston aluminium calipers, ventilated 310mm discs |
| Suspension: |
Koni shock absorbers, anti-roll bars, torsion bars VW/Porsche |
| Wheels: |
3 section BBS 16" |
| Tyres: |
Front 205-50-16, rear 225-45-16 |
| Other: |
Glass-/carbon fibre hatches, windows polycarbonate.
Engine fitted with the Haltech E6S injection- and direct ignition system.
Lots of rust repair done and every small bit gone through at least once
Thanks to classic motoring club Arabia Slugs' garage people and all others who have participated the project and also to the sponsors:
KORREK car care products
BUGPAJA VW-Beetle speedshop |
