The new generation Volkswagen Beetle from the German car company has just set a world speed record.
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| Volkswagen Beetle is one of the oldest and most famous car lines in the world with a history dating back to 1938. |
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| However, in its original form, even the latest generation launched in 2011, the car could never reach the speed of 320 km/h. |
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| At the recent Bonneville Salt Flats Speed Festival, a specially developed Beetle driven by reporter Preston Lerner officially set a world speed record for the car when it reached 330.11 km/h (equivalent to 205.122 mph) over a distance of 1 mile (1.6 km). |
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| As a result, after the upgrade, the Beetle has twice the original power, reaching more than 600 horsepower and nearly 677 Nm when measured at the crankshaft. If you subtract the power loss when transmitting through the drivetrain, the car has a capacity of 543 horsepower and torque of 570 Nm when measured at the front wheels. |
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| While THR tuned the engine, Volkswagen lowered the car's suspension, fitted special low-profile wheels and tires designed for use on the Bonneville salt flats, and added a limited-slip differential. |
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| The body of the car is kept almost original compared to a mass-produced Beetle, only a pair of parachutes are installed at the rear to reduce speed. |
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| Inside, comfort and soundproofing equipment have been completely removed, replaced by a reinforced steel frame, racing seats and a fire suppression system. |
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| The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the oldest and most famous car lines in the world. |
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| This is a special car line of the largest car company in Europe. |
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| This car model harmoniously combines classic and modern. |
According to VOV
