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V8stealthbeetle Episode 15 The First Test Drive is a big show for us as we have the first proper test drive. A fitting end to the year. The V8stealthbeetle's first test drive as well as a look at the main obstacles Jean has had to overcome. She really is looking awesome at the moment. We also get a glimpse of the new body waiting to be fitted in the New Year.
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[@jamiehollidaymcginnis9683]

That laser cut aluminum frame is a work of art. I give anything to just sit and chat with the engineers that designed it.

[@bellwethertrucking3650]

Agreed! Then I'd ask them to design one with a drive shaft or torque tube shaft for an awd version. Lol

[@renoflames]

I OWN A 1973 VW SUPER BEETLE It has a Twin Turbo Porsche Carrera Engine and Transmission in it and looks like at standard VW, It was built by Wolfgang Boober in Mainz Germany. My 10th lap at the Nurnberg Ring was 202mph and I still hold the record from the 70's I believe. I still have it. I like yours. My floor and chassis was modified also. I drove it to the track and home never spun a tire but in the 1/4 mile 8.9@156mph. Fun Fun. Lots of Maintenance. Did that when I was in the ARMY. With Air Conditioning.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

very nice, thanks for sharing your story

[@ddemouchet1]

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[@gameblitztaufikismail]

It is fast....in indonesia best record for 1/4miles 9 .2s....your car is fast....blaaaaarrrt...

[@ShaunHensley]

That slot/tab approach is genius

[@id10tcertified]

That chassis surpassed being a work of art: there are no words.

[@thomashamilton8999]

id10tcertified I totally agree.

[@armoris66]

No words.......so I won't try and add any.👏🏽

[@TaketotheRoad]

Just caught up on the latest vids... guys this thing is epic! The sound of that Audi V8 is awesome! Love the attention to detail in this vid. The chassis build and design is a work of art.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Hi Niall, thanks man, we're pushing ahead with the first production build now for Germany. Hope you're well Doug

[@specialized29er86]

Outstanding craftsmanship guys, love the chassis work.

[@savxssfan]

The building quality is so nice ! I really like this little monster beetle

[@-DEATHSTROKE]

Share this with your mates, it deserves more subs

[@PeterHatch-mx7zc]

One of the most beautiful and workmanship out there !!@

[@716_sam1]

The only vw beetle I ever liked was herby the love bug, until now. WOW!! I LOVE WHAT YOU GUYS HAVE DONE

[@raytoy21]

Awesome piece of engineering and proudly South African! Keep up the good work

[@wcads623]

Nice see the shell still looks stock other than wheels/tyres - definitely the right look. 😁😁

[@ktmjay9920]

Just awesome 👍. Soooo clean. Truly a work of art . Love old air-cooled VW s

[@andrewwilson8317]

Awesom! Can you just imagine how much fun Porsche hunting in one of these would be? A slightly tatty,little bit rusty and tired looking beetle would be the ultimate sleeper? Major want!

[@andrewwilson8317]

Erwin Schrödinger they could be hidden under the stock arches, painted to look like steels with hub caps? Maybe run wide steels? Unless looking under from rear they won't see the tyres,by the time they do notice they would be disappearing into the distance!

[@RealCapricousCavy]

Put mudflaps on it and no one would be the wiser ;)

[@MRoh79]

crowdy "?

[@carlsheath8918]

Tbf a lot of beetles have fat wheels you wouldn't guess what was beneath the bonnet unless you were clued up

[@ofantasmarenegado]

I'd love them to offer a Porsche flat six as an option. with back seats, true sleeper

[@thogan7242]

Kudos for impeccable craftsmanship and engineering! While my vision of the ultimate beetle may differ slightly I have nothing but respect for what you’ve done here.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Thanks Thomas

[@culloutoltec9111]

this is the first aesthetically pleasing and professional build beetle i've seen, and that audi engine is subtle yet menacing

[@V8StealthBeetle]

thanks for the comment, have you seen it in episode 16 yet?

[@culloutoltec9111]

just noticed there is episode 16, thanks

[@MakinEndsMeet69]

Wow that is pretty stealthy I want saw a big block beetle around the time in the 70s in high school while I was building my V8 Vegas I had a buddy that had a Porsche beetle that was really really fast nice job guys

[@BlacksPorsche986]

NICE WORK AND SOUNDS SWEET. SO GLAD YOU DIDN'T PLAY MUSIC WHILE TEST DRIVE.

[@JeepTJay6]

Man! Somebody needs to develop an entire race class based on these little beasts.

[@julianv.5848]

Love the stealth V8 Beetle, and love the engine choice with its twin turbos, is cool because it looks sow original and is not a Dune buggy, Marvelous, good work Jean that is haw all V8 Beetle should bee.....

IN EARLY EIGHTYS A GUY BROUGHT ONE TO THE TRACK IN SEATTLE WA HE HAD A 455 IN IT INSIDE BACK SEAT YOU NEVER KNEW IT WAS THERE. BUT GENE BURG BLEW HIM IN THE QUARTER MILE UNREAL DAY.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

awesome

[@mikebtrfld1705]

Paul Newman had a V8 beetle over 50 years ago. Dropping a Porsche motor in was the thing.

[@therealbadbob2201]

He had his racing team build a space chassis with a pantera transaxle and a 351 ford racing motor. It was basically a race car with a bug body. It is still around in a collection in California, last I heard.

[@kamandi5433]

Beautiful car and I love your production process.

[@ichlav]

Amazing engineering.

[@robertoc.abrahao8119]

I from Brazil and always following you . I love the ``spicy VW Beetle ´´and I think it's amazing the work and the quality of the work you do . Congratulations .

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Thanks Roberto

[@duanewhite3184]

For added air you need for your radiator drill a few 2 inch holes in across the front end of the car right behind the bumper

[@NathansGarage]

Awesome work. Congrats! A great end to the year.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Thanks Nathan

[@dwphillips42]

what a badass idea.looks awesome.

[@howardtowler6146]

Beautiful workmanship looks amazing

[@erwinsm10]

This is one angry sounding beetle .

[@marcounderground2072]

Verdadeira obra prima o chassi, baixo peso com potência alta combinação perfeita!

[@trev8591]

If I ever win the lottery I;ll be buying one. Fabulous work, fellas. Love what you have done and really enjoyed the YT series. Thank you.

[@davidkline4372]

Buy one? Why not build one yourself with the funds? Much more rewarding that way.

[@jeromegarcia5396]

I had a 59 oval window, tho a collector now, it cant touch this sleeper... good God that's a sick bug...

[@kavanghia6908]

Beautiful job! My son and I are working on our 69 Ghia that we saved from the car crusher 👍 See ya out there on the road!

[@69A12SuperBee]

Nice work mates! Over 40 years ago I dropped a small block Ford into one here in the states. Took me 9 months of fabbing but in the end you couldn’t even tell. Blacked out windows and a faux set of luggage in the “back seat” hid it from view. Nice to see this one 👍🏻

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Hugh G. Rekshin sounds awesome. Do you have any pics....

[@carlsheath8918]

Sounds awesome!

[@dr.frahnkensteeen4485]

This is Fantastic, Thank you much for sharing this awesome work!! Makes me want to Finish my Audi 4.2L 40V Swapped Porsche 924 even sooner! I will not be doing turbos, but will still have a good power ratio.

[@muddshshshark]

I tried to do this when I was 16 years old , I bought the bug and an Olds 401 engine and then had no idea where to begin xD

[@brynedolor8015]

Awesome build

[@InFocusImmigration]

This is absolutely awesome. Not the first beetle with mid mounted Audi V8, but the very best designed chassis of them. I am very much impressed of your design and engineering skills, aluminium is definitely the way to go. Keep up the good work.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Thanks Anders, it's a lot of hard work but we're getting there

[@InFocusImmigration]

V8Stealth Beetle Yes I know very well how much hard work it is. I love VW's and I have many ideas for projects since many years, but I try to hold myself away from starting as I'm limited where I am now. I also have a similar way of thinking as you, "do it right or don't do it". I may end up buying a chassis from you some day ☺ By the way, great choice of engine as it's in the family.

[@luxolomgogo6279]

Excellent work,

[@rixkafer56]

how could you dislike this

[@hoosengoolam2844]

Love the v8 beetle.

[@joeyjenks2971]

Can't wait for it to be in production , I want to buy one , and it looks like it can grip the road , Good Luck..

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Hi Joey, it is in production, see episode 18. You can order direct from the factory starts at $80,000

[@joeyjenks2971]

@@V8StealthBeetle Wow , I don't know what to say...

[@V8StealthBeetle]

@@joeyjenks2971 "I'll buy one" would be a good start...Enjoy

[@boostaddict_]

This thing is a deathtrap. I want one. I'd probably put a V6 TDI in it though. Bigger turbos, tune, and some other small stuff.

[@AnthonyGriz]

Would love to see these come to Australia when finished!

[@351nang]

Hey, I saw a Commodore ute there.

[@Mercmad]

Paul Newmans V8 powered beetle is already in Queensland.

[@vxlgsi]

Wow amazing works well done guys!

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Thanks, finally you can get to see it drive.

[@suduscustom]

Super work

[@wadegoodwin6773]

Brilliant, brilliant guys

[@shcaskey]

that car is just badass. people love "bugs" and people love power!!! wish you nothing but success. you guys set that prototype up perfectly!!

[@richardwicker6811]

That is an awesome car for mass production, it would be very popular in the United States. Most people I know would love to have a little super sleeper turbocharged V8!!

[@kennethjmontanez981]

it's an amazing transformation, this is what I call thinking out of the box, what's the retail of one this go for ?

[@aspectcarl]

Absolutely sweet....

[@richlijacanacua]

Pretty Amazing Innovation! Truly Volkswagen Bettle car is a car of all season and all generations. Awesome job truly you are brilliant!

[@juniorregis9056]

I love it. I want one

[@mwyatt222]

LOVE IT!!!! Might buy one if theyre not too crazy. How about a 1 inch chop in the top?

[@kesternostra2409]

Hi guys just subscribed to your channel, you are incredible... Love the work...

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Kester Nostra thanks. Glad you enjoy our passion

[@lmklogistics9717]

Or a JUDD V8, great project, good job

[@Dragon34th]

Lol that chicken left the kitchen half plucked! Haaa ha ha ha!

[@jonnyrox116]

We put a 302 in a "68" bug mid-engine back in the late 70s, nothing new here.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Hi Jon, not trying to do anything new, just better... Cheers

[@jadewombat]

Great stuff. With either beetle body, do you plan to vent the fenders? They act like wings and actually lift the car from all the turbulent air from the spinning wheels (makes beetles unstable and higher speeds). Modern cars use fender liners to reduce the area between the tire surface and the underside of the fenders or race beetles for years have punch and flared the rearside of the fenders.

[@sunilmaharaj6343]

What transmission is used , and are there any intercoolers ?? Absolutely awesome build , and thanks for keeping it all German powered me 😉

[@tphvictims5101]

BEAUTIFUL

[@rangerfng]

I absolutely love it. My question is. Can you ship these TO the United STATES? I am very interested

[@jwhrivnak]

Great engineering, would love to see a Ghia body version.

[@daos3300]

70s beetles you can cut up all day long. but ghias and anything air-cooled, pre '69, is hands off. like the gt40, a fibre glass ghia replica would be a better option for this kind of build.

[@michaelcagle5938]

Man I love this thing! I wonder if they have any trouble with electrolysis marrying aluminum to steal like that?

[@davecc0000]

In the entire series little is mentioned about the transaxle. Where as it sourced? What specs?

[@betacrest10]

Holy hell!!! Is this Herbie's next upgrade?

[@mowo5112]

How is it going with the beetle? It's so so cool!

[@dougharlow6037]

This looks like a real piece of engineering? In 1965 I had a 1960 bug with a Buick Nail Head V/8 mounted in the front, 4 speed manual trans, corvette rear end I was only 17 years old and my Mother made me sell it? I wish I still had it. It was primary for autocross. From the outside you couldn't tell it from stock. I won a lot of street races back then. Great Video. Thanks

[@Psychlist1972]

That looks like SO much fun. Will love to see the production model. I assume this is one of those "if you have to ask, you can't afford it" kind of things. Edit: KZbin presented this as the latest video, but I see it's not. Going to check out the others now.

[@V8StealthBeetle]

US$80,000

[@libstercooless4640]

Hi guys stumbled across your build and loving it. One question is what transaxle are you using? Is it a cost affective alternative to the expensive ZF transaxle.

[@rustedratchetgarage6788]

Libster cooless you could use a passat fwd v6 and gearbox as a cheap alternative they go pretty quick in a heavy passat or a adaptor to a 1uz on a vw bus sandrail spec trans or a ls with a shortened corvette transaxle

[@BishjeBhai]

I WANT ONE!!!!

[@051570orion]

I would like to do something like that with my Karmann Ghia . I have hear that someone makes a kit for that .

[@billrandell4641]

We have been building those since the 60's here in Ga....

[@hectormcarmonadiaz9184]

This was done in the 70s in the USA,Volkswagen magazine

[@sierrarhino1975]

Not like this.

[@AngryHybridApe]

Note: the original Hp of a stock VW 1600 DP engine is 51hp. Quite an upgrade indeed.

[@mikecarmean6446]

Nice to see a different design keeping the Beatle Look... 💥💥💥💥💥 Cost I would guess around $50,000

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Closer to $80,000 I'm afraid

[@VitomirMilosevic]

I want to buy ONE!

[@justynkevlar3031]

Outstanding.

[@DomWeselnyBrzozieLub]

I am sure Ferdinand is looking from above and saying" Yeeeeeeeeeee!"

[@Mercmad]

he could be, but then he stole the idea for the beetles design from Tatra who had already built a rear engined V8 powered car.

[@DomWeselnyBrzozieLub]

Mercmad it is amazing how many persons are repeating crap like that, or that Hitler designed it. Dozens of similar designs were made at the time @ Tatra, Horch, Puch, NSU and others, but only his aplication stood the test of time. He was one of the few geniouses in automotive industry who knew not only to design properly, but also to manage a team to follow that thru and make perfect product.

[@Mercmad]

It's not "crap"as you so stupidly put it, . VW got sued by the Ringhoffer family who basically owned the Tatra company.. Ledwinka was not named in the patents. VW had to pay out because Porsche who had been working for Hans Ledwinka in the early 1930's in Bohemia was busy stealing designs .Eventually ,Hitler had his prize designer Porsche put together a proposal for Kdf to consider as peoples car.One of many that were put forward by others too. , But once the first few were built and technical details of the Volkswagen were made public, Tatra officials began examining the design for evidence of patent infringement - which they found in abundance. Tatra’s lawyers began preparing a case against KdF but were to be overtaken by events as in March 1939, Germany invaded Czechoslovakia. Under the Nazi administration Tatra had no legal recourse to sue the state owned German car manufacturer. In 1938 the Nazis had regulated the German auto industry under the Schell Plan. Vehicle designs were standardized and duplication of models removed to free up industrial capacity for war production. Following the annexation, Germany bought Czechoslovakia’s industries under their centralized control. The Nazis had no need for Tatra’s streamlined supercars and Tatra’s automobile division was shut down and the company instructed to build trucks, trains and diesel engines for the German army. The Lawsuit remained on the books and in 1965 VW was forced to admit liability and paid out 1,000,000 DM. To put matters into Perspective, a family member of mine , is today a well known Professor of industrial Design,and Worked at porsche design for 25 years as a designer ,so I got to know the story well before you were born probably.

[@DomWeselnyBrzozieLub]

Mercmad you think that if you put a lot of words in your answer it will confuse people. Tatra have aquired dozens of pattents for rear-engined vehicles in 20's and 30's in all possible configurations in order to restrict access of competition to the market. It is a practice not allowed today. Tatra never filled law-suit against KDF-wagen producers or Porsche. After war once VW become sucessfull everybody were suing the company claiming they were victims of what use to be nazi company. VW for example was also forced to honor KDF-savings plan, although that money was stolen by USSR communists government from Berlin bank. VW did not lost court case, but have settled claim to avoid publicity of involvement in events during nazi regime. By the way, If you know "real" story, like most of YT users, from before i was born, then i congratulate you on god health, because you must be in your 80's.

[@Mercmad]

As for my age ,you are not far wrong, but i digress. As for writing lots of words. You obviously have a problem understanding what i wrote. The Family who owned Tatra, despite living in a communist country ,bought about patent infringement actions because it was obvious that Porsche not only stole the ideas used in his KdF car design .A good example( besides the airducting principles) , was the flat four air cooled air cooled engine. On my Workshop floor is Tatraplan Four cylinder engine . It is simply a bigger VW engine and looks like a type 3 engine despite having been designed decades before the VW. , The wheels from a beetle bolt directly onto a Tatra, including the tatraplan and 603. This because The hub design Porsche used for years on his own cars and VW used is taken directly from the Righolfers patents. So ,you have some more Words to digest,eat slowly and perhaps it might just become clearer to you. Porsche was a nazi, he used the typical Nazi tactic of the time, steal it use it and no one will be able to stop you. For this he spent time in prison after the war before retreating to the Porsche Estate in Austria.

[@Ivaldo22]

Sensacional meu sonho fazer algum assim no meu fusca.

[@MickeyD100]

Absolutely love this channel and build! With so many gearheads out there and the high quality of your videos and content, you absolutely deserve many more followers! As another (much less talented!) engineer, I'd love to know how much of the design has been finalized in CAD and analysis first - clearly the chassis at least has some CAD behind it, but how much, if any, of this is "figure it out as you go?" I also saw in an earlier episode that there's at least a rollover hoop, but is there going to be a more substantial full cage involved? Seems like the hoop alone doesn't give a lot of fore/aft support without additional bracing. Keep making amazing progress!

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Hi Mickey, thanks for the kind words. We are trying to build the following but it takes time. To answer your more technical questions I need Jean to reply, he is on leave at the moment so I'll notify him. It might just take a week to get back to you though. Cheers for now

[@jeanfourie5236]

MickeyD100 Thank you Mickey Yes, most is done in CAD, but lots also done from 20 years experience in engineering. I have done structural tests, torsional test and strength of materials. As for the roll cage: chromolley has been banned in Europe, so we are doing in new roll cage in DOCOL. When complete, we will feature it in a future episode. Thank you for your comments, and shout if I can help further. Jean

[@MickeyD100]

Jean Fourie love it Jean, thank you! Super cool. I am loving the journey and you guys have made incredible progress!

[@Xplicit_fpv]

fukin epic! ive had 2 /new beetles and miss them! grrat job!

[@mickpurcell272]

Amazing👍

[@tellmesomething2go]

Sweet.

[@ViniciusBadBoy76]

Very nice

[@richardcoffey6407]

Wow Damn I want one bad !!!!

[@Tclans]

Have you guys already made an appointment with Jay Leno?

[@downlowperformanceinc4860]

Rumor has it that there is one being built in north America. Maybe let Jay know if you see him😜

[@dannialexis]

can you guys do this with my 70 fastback?

[@overflowenterprises]

Should have had a race driver test the beetle

[@randallrodrigues157]

This bug is bad ass

[@actorzone856]

all the VW needs now is a roof chop at the front, take the mid pillar out, would look a lot nicer and more aerodynamic.

[@t1gersrockyourface]

You guys are psychotic and rad! Cool project

[@V8StealthBeetle]

Walter Randall thanks

[@alangrejabrejab6412]

... The car body will survive for another century..

[@stevefarley8377]

Do a Ghia next

[@jiujitsuboxer]

Steve Farley hell yeah!!!!!

[@rogeriotavares740]

Projeto audacioso......

[@juanzayas7719]

How those this V8 measures against other cars in the 1/4 mile?

[@stuarts2573]

Ive got a 69 ghia w a caddy northstar and a new vortech supercharger 😉 lookup ghia w northstar its teal you can see it. Stuart.

[@M3TA1UPY0URA55]

Northstar engines are junk

[@jamestorres5582]

God I want one

[@paulrose6359]

Yeah, right. Lets make a "Stealth" bug with a paint job of Petty blue and a bright racing stripe and monster tires in the rear.