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2013 Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition. The Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition is based on the already higher ‘Design’ level specification. The new Beetle model can be ordered in two shades of black: ‘Black Uni’ or ‘Deep Black Pearl Effect’. Black has been chosen so that the VW Beetle Fender Edition’s numerous chrome details are shown off to best effect. These include 18-inch ‘Disc’ alloy wheels as standard, the wing mirrors, the strip below the side windows, the inserts in the side sills, the two Fender signs on the left and right front wings, the ‘Beetle’ wording on the boot and, of course, the VW badge. The exterior standard specification also includes bi-xenon headlamps and LED daytime running lights.

The car’s interior also has a very refined appearance. One very striking feature is the dash pad. Complete with chrome-plated Fender logo, it is finished in ‘Sunburst’ style, the two-tone wood design of many Fender guitars. The instrument panel thus creates a visual link to the world of rock music. In keeping with this, Volkswagen ships each Beetle with three exclusive Fender guitar picks.

Further standard features of the black-trimmed interior include redesigned sports seats with specially created central sections in fabric and sides and headrests in a black leather look, contrast stitching on the leather steering wheel, gear knob and handbrake lever, colour trimmed floor mats, cruise control, air conditioning and, of course, the Fender sound system complete with USB interface (media in). The Fender system is controlled as standard via the panel for the RCD 510 audio system (featuring touchscreen, integrated CD changer for six CDs, double tuner and SD card slot).

The Volkswagen Beetle Fender Edition is being launched in autumn 2012. The new model can then be combined in Europe, Asia and Australia with any of four of the engines offered for the Beetle (all direct injection engines with turbo chargers). The petrol engines (TSI) deliver 77 kW / 105 PS and 118 kW / 160 PS respectively, while the turbo diesel engines (TDI) produce in turn 77 kW / 105 PS and 103 kW / 140 PS. In the USA and South America the Beetle Fender will be available with two petrol engines (125 kW / 170 PS and 147 kW / 200 PS) and one turbo diesel (103 kW / 140 PS). Entry-level price for the Beetle Fender in ‘Black Uni’ with 105 PS TSI engine: €21,725 (Germany).

2012 H&R Springs Volkswagen Beetle Turbo Project. This car was the product of a joint effort with Dan Grayson at University Volkswagen and H&R that created something exceedingly special. The bright red 2012 VW Beetle Turbo stood out, while its mean looking and aggressive stance fit in perfectly with all the amazingly tuned cars, as it rolled through the mountains of Washington toward Leavenworth.

The Beetle Project Car boasts H&R Super Sport Springs lowering 1.7” in the front and 1.5” in the back to give it that hunkered down, sporty look and feel. 5mm H&R Trak+ Wheel Spacers on both the front and rear give that perfect flush look to the 20” Hartmann HRS6-204MA wheels. These wheels were finished in an awesome matte anthracite which compliments the Tornado Red color of the new Beetle Turbo flawlessly. Mounted on these wheels are Continental Extreme Contact DW tires, size 245/35ZR20.

With the unveiling of this new Beetle causing such a stir in the automotive universe, we knew something special had to be done with this car, and we are satisfied with the result. During the Leavenworth drive, people bring the unexpected – something one-of-a-kind that shows off their personal style. The H&R Beetle Turbo Project Car shows off our style giving that extra kick to European performance and flair.