

Specifications at a glance
Engine:
1200cc or 1600cc standard Volkswagen engine (depending on state competing within). No modifications permitted other than polishing/porting of cylinder heads and balancing engine components. Approximately 50 HP produced.
Gearbox:
Standard Volkswagen (VW 1200, 1300 or 1500 gearboxes permitted). Mounted 180 degree about for better weight distribution.
Front Suspension:
Volkswagen Type 1 H-Beam with some modifications.
Rear Suspension:
Free, provided standard Volkswagen axle tubes are used.
Wheels:
Standard Volkswagen rims can be used or any other alloy/composite 5.5 inch 4 or 5 stud wheel weight at least 5.8kg
Tyres:
Dunlop have developed a racing compound tyre. Tyres are all weather, unidirectional. Click here to see a
list of the Dunlop Motorsport Tyre Distributors.
Top Speed:
Approximately 200 kph (depending on gearbox used)
Minimum Car Weight
475Kg(1200cc)/490Kg(1600cc) including driver.
Cost:
A used rolling chassis without engine starts at $3,500. A fully built ready to race used car starts at approximately $7,000, whilst a new car starts at around $25,000.