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This 2002 Volkswagen Turbo S Beetle Raises The RUF
This 2002 Volkswagen Turbo S Beetle Raises The RUF-April 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:13:44

I feel like this is one of those annoying GEICO commercials. Everyone knows that the 911 came from the VW Beetle, but did you know that you can have a Volkswagen version of a legendary Porsche builder? Check out this on Craigslist.

Many of us fantasize about a weekend car for cruising, canyon carving, or attacking our local race track. A car that throws practicality aside for pure driving enjoyment. Car Buying has scoured the internet to find a ride for your perfect

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Normally when you think of a RUF car, you imagine something like this -

Built upon a modest Golf chassis, with the engine now in the front the "new Beetle" and it's flower holder wasn't exactly the most loved VW by enthusiasts. But any car is automatically made better with the addition of a turbo, and the boosted Beetle became serious little compact.

According to the ad, this car was custom built in cooperation with RUF USA, is "show quality" and fully street legal. It can be yours for $33,870. The extensive modifications include:

Performance & Suspension:

APR DPP (Stock, 93 and 100 Octane Programs)APR 2.5″ Stainless Steel Turbo Back Exhaust w/ RUF Exhaust TipCustom Hyperflow Intake by Stratmosphere w/ AFE BreatherHyperboost HP Diverter Valve by StratmosphereVDO Turbo Boost GaugeComplete SAMCO Hose kitHose Techniques Super Blue Vacuum Lines42 Draft Design Vacuum Line T-Fitting and RestrictorVF Engineering Motor, Transmission and Pendulum MountsVF Engineering Front Sway Bar End LinksVogtland Coilovers w/1.5″ dropEibach 22mm Front & 25mm Rear Sway barsSigma Six Short Shift KitOptima Group 35 Redtop BatteryMobil One Oil and Oil Filters used Exclusively

Tires & Wheels:

RUF Wheel Set w/Continental ContiSport Contact 3′sFronts: 19 x 8.5″ Et56, 22mm H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacers, (Final Et34), 235x35x19′sRears: 19 x 10″ Et66, 30mm H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacers, (Final Et36), 255x30x19′sOEM RUF/Porsche Black Anodized Lugs & Wheel Locks

Brakes:

RUF/ECS Big Brake Kit with Proprietary Tuning by RUFFronts: 6 Piston RUF Tuned Brembo Calipers w/Hawk Performance Ferro-Carbon Pads, ECS 14.1″ light weight 2 piece vented Cross- Drilled/Slotted Floating Rotors.Rears: RUF Tuned 337/20AE Rear Calipers and Carriers w/Hawk Performance Ceramic Pads, ECS 12.1″ light weight 2 piece floating 308x22mm vented Cross-Drilled/Slotted Floating Rotors. *Stainless Steel Lines and Super Blue Racing Fluid

Interior Styling:

Custom RUF "One-Off" Hand Stitched Leather Steering Wheel /AirbagCustom RUF Shifter and Shift KnobCustom RUF Molded and Painted Shifter Center Console and Arm Rest w/Custom Black Leather Top-Stitched Arm Rest CoverCustom RUF "One-Off" Embroidered Floor MatsCustom Leather Recaro Sportster CS Seats w/Painted ShellsCustom RUF "One-Off" Polished Billet Aluminum Grab HandleCustom Turbo S Dash PlaqueCustom "One-Off" Pod Mounted Turbo Boost Gauge HousingRSI Polished Billet Aluminum Heat-A/C-Fan Control KnobsPolished Billet Aluminum Dash Defrost VentsCustom Polished Billet Aluminum Cup Holders and Mirror SwitchAudi TT A/C Vents & Shift Trim RingEuro Headlight Switch with disabled DRL'sStainless Steel Door Sills with "Turbo S" logosStainless Steel 12V Socket Flashlight

Exterior Styling:

Incorporated Audi TT Gas Cap ConversionPolished Billet Aluminum Oil Cap, Coolant Cap, Fuel Cap, Windshield Washer Reservoir Cap and Power Steering Cap CoversCaractere Side SkirtsDTM Chin SpoilersSpeedster Hood CowlPhaeton AntennaShaved Front Hood / Filled License PlateShaved and Molded Rear Tow Hook CoverShaved Rear Hood and Engine Cover with RUF designation badgesShaved and Smoothed Rocker PanelsCustom "One-Off" Rear Valance Exhaust Blend3M Paint Protection FilmTinted Glass with 35% tintCustom "Turbo S" side Decals

Some dismiss the 911 as nothing more than a "fancy Beetle," so if you fancy your self something unique in the "new Beetle," it's hard to beat .

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