How much horsepower does a Baja Bug have?

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How much horsepower does a Baja Bug have?

The powerplant produces 869 horsepower—at the wheels—which is routed to the rear wheels through a four-speed sequential gearbox from Weddle that could cost something to the tune of $12,000 to handle all that power without shattering.

What makes a beetle a Baja?

A Baja Bug is an original Volkswagen Beetle modified to operate off-road (open desert, sand dunes and beaches), although other versions of air-cooled Volkswagens are sometimes modified as well. Baja bugs often race in off road desert races such as the Baja 1000.

What kind of engine is in a Baja Bug?

The Baja Bug today Many are fitted with highly modified Volkswagen engines and a few have engines from such cars as the Ford Pinto, Chevrolet Corvair, Porsche, Mazda, Subaru or other four- to eight-cylinder water-cooled engines.

How much does it cost to build a Baja Bug?

How much does it cost to build a Baja Bug? Mine will come in around $20,000, with 14″ of front travel and 20″of rear travel and ~200 HP. You can have fun in a Baja with however much you want to spend.

What is a VW Baja Bug?

V-Tec V6+Baja Bug Chassis=Winning. Via: deadclutch.com If only more people were aware of what an absolute gem the Honda J series of V6 engines are.

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