Our partner BSR Classic Cars has always been known for serious flat beetle conversions and has now built two state of the art transaxle icons...
Both vehicles are extremely weight-reduced and have been using our model since day 1 LB20XX (2kg)which saves almost 15 kg compared to the heavy lead-acid series starter battery:
Porsche 944 BSR
The blue 944 S2 started in 1990 with 211 hp from its 3 liter engine, but also with a good 1340 kg and has been steadily slimmed down over the last 10 years, leading to its current weight of 1150 kg.
The engine has now completed 300tkm, but the car is still frequently used on classic car track days and classic naturally aspirated tuning is also on the agenda here soon.
A LiteBlox LB20XX is used, which contributes to the good performance and is absolutely reliable.
Porsche 924 BSR
Originally launched in 1981 with a narrow body, the red 924 soon became a wide body in the style of the Porsche 944.
In almost 40 years, the car has been refined again and again, gaining power and losing weight. The power increased from 125 hp to over 160 hp from 2 liters through classic naturally aspirated tuning.
The original weight was reduced from 1150 kg to 996 kg.
This was achieved by installing bucket seats, removing the rear seat bench and insulation, lightening various add-on parts, rebuilding in aluminum, using titanium screws and, as the icing on the cake, installing a LiteBlox LB20XX.
Perhaps the 924 kg requirement can still be achieved without sacrificing travel comfort...?