1972 VW Super Beetle - Drag Racing Specifications

• Make: VW             
  
• Model: 1302s
  
• Year: 1972
  
• Category: Drag Bug
  
• Engine: 13B Mazda Rotary
  
• Engine position: Rear
  
• Maximum power: 900+ HP
  
• Maximum torque:
  
• Compression: 8.5:1
  
• Top speed: 153.04 mph to date (in March 2008)
  
• Best ET: 8.83 seconds in the 1/4 mile (in Oct 2009)
  
• Fuel type: VP M1 Methanol
  
• Transmission type: Mendeola MD4-2D Manual, 4-speed
  
• Number of seats: 1
  
• Number of doors: 2
  
• Country of origin: Jamaica
  
• Front tires: 22"x 4.5" x 15" MT
  
• Rear tires: 30" x 9" x 15" MT
  
• Chassis: Pan type back halfed
• Cage: 4130 Chromoly NHRA certified
  
• Weight with Driver :  2065 lbs
• Wheelbase: 96"
  
• Brakes type (front): Strange Discs
  
• Brakes type (rear): Jamar/Wilwood
• Front Stuts: Custom units
• Rear shocks: Strange Double Adjustable
• Ladder Bars: Custom 32" Chromoly
  
• Lubrication: Valvoline 50 wt
  
• Fuel efficiency (1/4 mile): 3.5 gallons approx
  
• Fuel tank capacity: 4 gallons
• Throttle Body: E&J 1250cfm
• Injectors: 1600 cc x 12
• Turbo: GT42
• Wastegate: HKS GT SERIES 60mm
• Fuel Pump: Waterman Mechanical
• Clutch: McCleod Adjustable Twin Disc
• Engine Management: Microtech LTX 12s
• Ignition: MSD DIS 2 HO x 2
• Coils: MSD SS Blaster
• Blow Off valve: Chassis Shop