Volkswagen has recently pulled the wraps off its latest creation the 2014 Beetle GSR Limited Edition at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show.
Brought back in the spotlight from the 1970s, the car was named GSR (Gelb Schwarzer Renner or “Yellow Black Racer”) and was based on a 1303S.
The new VW Beetle GSR Limited Edition is coming with the R-Line front bumper and rear bumpers and rides on 19-inch Tornado alloys with 235/40 tires. Wide black stripes run the length of the hood, black-painted brake calipers and a yellow bodyshell.
The yellow/black theme continues inside includes unique interior with black-trimmed leather sport seats; steering wheel with yellow stitching; R-Line dash pad; black floor mats and panoramic sunroof.
The new GSR Limited Edition generates up to 210 horsepower (155 kW) and has 207 pound-feet (280 Nm) of torque. It accelerates from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.3 seconds and to reach an electronically limited Vmax of 130 mph.
The Volkswagen Beetle GSR Limited Edition will only be produced in 3,500 units; more than half are slated for the US.
Source: Volkswagen
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