Back in the early 70's someone said that the original Herbie(a '63
Standard model) had a "...full-blown Poesche engine"(and Porsche
transaxle) which allowed for its amazing performance in the original
movie.
Note: The "new Beetle" is NOT a Volkswagen any more than the Morris
Minor 1000 is one, as a matter of fact the Morris is more along the
lines of what would constitute a VW than the re-badged Audi is. Both
the Morris Minor and the Audi Golf-based new beetle mock the shape of
the Volkswagen body and have front-mounted water cooled in-line fours.


--- In fweem@yahoogroups.com, "Joe" <dragnetadam12@a...> wrote:
> Hey there fweemers. I don't know about the rest of you guys, but I'm
> looking forawrd to the movie "Herbie Fully Loaded" this weekend.
> Although the writing may be lousy, the really important thing is we
> see our favorite Bug back in action. In some of the clips, Herbie
now
> sports a new engine (displacement unknown, though still air-cooled)
> with dual Webers and a Bosch alternator in place of the 40hp. At
least
> they are using a '63 Bug (though I would be O.K. with a Super
Beetle)
> instead of the faux New Beetle (which would be blasphemous). Anyhoo,
> if you go then I'm looking forward to any comments. Take care.
>
> Joe
>
> Proud Owner Of A '72 Super Beetle