Villemure's 1972 VW Beetle
Mike and Reny Villemure, 1999 Black River -- John Wynn Photo
Villemure Racing's
1972 VW Beetle
Group 5 - Rally Car


TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheelbase
Weight
59w x 96
2250 lb
Engine - Air Cooled

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Volkswagen: pushrod, 4 cylinders, 2750cc
Autocraft 910 heads, 15 qts dry sump
NO-overhead cam, NO-turbocharger, NO-traction control
Horsepower
Torque
Max rpm
200 hp @ 4500 rpm
210 ft-lb @ 4800 rpm
7000 rpm
Engine Management System
Carburetors
Spark Plugs
Engine Oil Cooler
Engine Lubricant
Air Filter
MSD Ignition
(2) 48 IDF Weber
NGK
3 - front mounted, inside compartment, and tail end
Valvoline Racing 20W50
K&N
Transmission Competition by Transform
4 speeds, fully synchronized, close ratio 4.86:1
Clutch4 puck disc - 3000 lbs Kennedy
Fuel Cell
Fuel Pump (2)
Fuel
Fuel Safe - 20 gal.
Carter electric
VP 112 octane
Front/Rear Brakes
Master Cylinder
Brake/Clutch Fluid
Wildwood dual piston caliper
Neal
High temp.
Front/Rear Suspension
CV Joints
FOX Shox - Nitrogen filled
Sway-Away axle
Steering Rack & Pinion
Steering Wheel
Wright Place
Tilted & quick disconnect
Wheels
Tires
7X15 - Centerline
Michelin
Rollcage
Seats
Seat Harnesses
SCCA approved
Beard Seat
Quick disconnect - 5 points harness
Instruments
Alternator
Lights
Navigator's Odometer
Intercom
VDO
Porche - Bosch 70 amps
(2) Cibie - (4) PIAA
TerraTrip 404
Peltor Communications

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