The original 1200 Beetles had about 36 HP , could not do 70 mph , and had a zero to 60 mph acceleration time of 32 seconds.( and that was at sea level, I lived at 6000ft above)
So when you say powerful Cars , the old Beetle is the last car that would come to mind?
It took an awful lot of work to make them go faster and , of course , you had non- self adjusting Drum Brakes . Up on Jacks every month to reset the brakes if you drove a bit fast! ( as I did)
Very strong, suspension system. Body can be removed leaving you with a flat, floor pan , with all running gear on it! Making Beach Buggy building , prett easy.
Not Really,Thanks!
Not really? Why?
The original 1200 Beetles had about 36 HP , could not do 70 mph , and had a zero to 60 mph acceleration time of 32 seconds.( and that was at sea level, I lived at 6000ft above)
So when you say powerful Cars , the old Beetle is the last car that would come to mind?
It took an awful lot of work to make them go faster and , of course , you had non- self adjusting Drum Brakes . Up on Jacks every month to reset the brakes if you drove a bit fast! ( as I did)
Have I answered your query, My friend?
Yes you have answered it and i understand. I just tot that beetles were powerful cars physically not necessarily in speed.
Very strong, suspension system. Body can be removed leaving you with a flat, floor pan , with all running gear on it! Making Beach Buggy building , prett easy.