Creating a V8 Bug. The full story

This short documentary takes you through the full story of how we at 3L Engineering have designed, developed and created the V8stealthbeetle.

Here are time stamps to the key parts if you want to watch them again or share with a friend:

0:00 Introduction of the car driving
0:58 The first view of the V8 twin turbo power plant
1:33 Sourcing the donor body
3:08 The body shop (Blue Danube)
8:20 The aluminum chassis
9:15 The roll cage
11:09 Building the exhaust system
11:37 Driving without the body on
12:27 Going to the dyno - full dyno run
15:48 The final assembly
16:47 Limited edition digital images offer
17:31 Next stop - Chevrolet LS3 engine option

If you haven't heard, the V8stealthbeetle is a mid engine V8 powered Bug. It has an aluminum hi grade chassis, which we have designed. This particular vehicle which was built for a client in the United States has a 40 valve V8 engine with two turbos and a 6 speed manual transaxle.

Join our engineer Jean, as he walks you through the design and creative process required to turn a normal Beetle into a V8stealthbeetle.

If you would like to own a set of unique images of this beautiful car then go to our website,

https://ptpro.co.za/shop

A great gift for any petrolhead, or just treat yourself. Only 1000 sets available.

If you would like to own one our first LS3 V8stealthbeetles then get in touch. We also sell the chassis and all the components needed to build your own. You supply the body and the engine.

For more info, prices etc, email doug@v8stealthbeetle.com

Check out the work they do at Hat Dynamics on the rolling road https://hatdynamics.com