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Stretching a Beetle-shaped frock over a Golf-sized mannequin did bizarre things to the New Beetle's interior ergonomics, but for the most part, the public loved it. They also loved the RSi. Alfetta 2001 Beetle RSI For Sale I have owned this car since August 2003, unfortunately after having some health issues have decided to sell it., When I purchased this car it had a genuine mileage of 1900 kilometres, today it still has only 2600 kilometres recorded.

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Length: 4,081-4,129 mm (160.7-162.6 in) Width: 1,721 mm (67.8 in) Height: 1,498 mm (59.0 in) Wheelbase: 2,515 mm (99.0 in) Curb weight: 1,230 kg (2,712 lb) Image: Volkswagen. The RSi came as standard with a 221hp 3.2-litre VR6 engine that could also be found in many of the early performance Golfs. This was essentially a performance Golf with Beetle parts. Mated to the VR6 engine is a six-speed manual gearbox and Volkswagen's 4×4 system '4 Motion'. The car also featured a Remus twin-pipe. 20 Photos Outside, the Beetle RSi edition is equipped with unique front and rear bumpers, a large rear spoiler, wider fender wings, and a set of OZ Superturismo 18-inch wheels with red Brembo. The interior of the RSI had bucket orange seats, an engine start button placed between the front seats and was full of carbon fiber and aluminum. I said full because the doors and the seats.

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At the heart of the new Beetle RSi lies a 3.2-liter, 24-valve VR6 engine. This powerplant is renowned for its compact design, smooth operation, and impressive power output. In the RSi, the VR6 engine produces a remarkable 225 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, giving the hatchback a spirited driving experience. VW themselves upgraded certain turbo models in the US (Turbo 'S') with a bigger turbo, improved styling and interior taking it to 180bhp. But the potential for much more was there. The 225bhp BAM engine from the Audi TT is a direct swap. Also VW offered the Beetle with the 2.3l V5/VR5 5 cylinder engine. A small video with insights into an RSI Beetle Overview & details of an RSI Beetle for "RSI TRÄUMER :)" There is a lot of information about the RSI Beetle on the net and a wide variety of documentation - also from Volkswagen! The fans who have stranded on this page are connoisseurs and for them a video is still the most beautiful presentation! The Beetle RSI Cup Car had a supercharged 3.2-liter V6 with a stainless-steel racing exhaust and manifold, good for 320 hp. It also had a racing roll cage and wheels, a fiberglass hood, and a stripped-down interior with a racing seat, CarBuzz reports.

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By Matt Bird / Thursday, 28 November 2013 / 89 comments Image not available The 'new' VW Beetle was never intended as a performance car; it was all about cute styling, flower vases and pastel. The stripped out interior received similar treatment with the addition of a full roll cage, proper bucket seats and fuel cell. Here was a car that you could immediately jump into and go racing.. Hitting the streets in 2001 the VW Beetle RSi retained the wide body, 18 inch OZ wheels and whale tail of the track versions but underneath the. The limited-edition RSI Beetle essentially took these proven parts in 2001 and previewed a sportier twist on the theme, with its wilder exterior and interior plus a capacity increase to 3.2 litres - the VR6 barely fits in the engine bay. 08 Mar 2018 Share on: At the Geneva Motor Show this week, VW's R&D boss Frank Welsch confirmed that the VW Beetle is effectively being killed off. There won't be a replacement for the current.

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Beetle lover or not you can't deny that the RSi was a bonkers concept and thank god VW had the balls to do something a little different from the boring hum drum. I have worked on a few of them (which can be challenging) and they sound awesome. 20 Photos Outside, the Beetle RSi edition is equipped with unique front and rear bumpers, a large rear wing, wider fenders, and a set of OZ Superturismo 18-inch wheels with red Brembo brake.