The most endearing quality of the Beetle was its shape, and this resulted in the car becoming something of a cult figure, especially during the hippie days. Also called the
�Bug�, this car was also highly regarded for its technically simple air-cooled engine design and easy availability of spare parts that facilitated repairs and maintenance, and modifications.
The most endearing aspect of this popular �people�s car� happens to be its particular shape. A small compact vehicle, which is very economical in the fuel aspect too, the Volkswagen Beetle with its curvy features and distinctive headlights has stuck more or less, to its original appearance throughout the years.
The engine of the VW Beetle has been modified from the original 1600 cc Type I to the 2400 cc turbo charged ones with added features like larger pistons, better exhaust systems, dual carb setups, etc. In fact, the Beetle has also been a popular racing model with the fastest recorded speed being 6.53 at 209.98 mph. The new Beetle based on the Volkswagen A-platform, with its water cooled engine and a set of fantastic features under the bonnet, is considered to be a modern technically adept vehicle.
...Volkswagen Beetle
