VW Beetle convertible of the future

Substituting the VW Beetle to the shears, the fussy Rounding turned into an emotional dream car. The e-Bugster is only one study. But more behind it.

Volkswagen wants to be more emotional. As the next generation of Beetle Convertible comes in handy. If the open end of the year Beetle in Los Angeles and its debut is the beginning of 2013 goes on sale, are all dreaming of sun a second open version. A speedster in the bodywork of the Volkswagen Beetle seems to be no spinning. As an electric version, there is even a single piece.

Sun masculine VW Beetle you've seen one before. Brawny aprons, LED daytime running hook as well as a sizable rear spoiler, shoulder high, the flat roof line - impress a sports car. The flared wheel arches make the VW E-Bugster three inches wider than the later model Beetle series, the frame of the windshield and was cut off six inches by four and reduces the tendency to almost 55 degrees. So the whole thing looks sportier, the driver's seat has been lowered by an inch. The idea of a Bugster is not for this new Volkswagen. Seven years ago, the last generation VW Beetle was already cut and trimmed on one sport. The VW fans cheered, but the remained a fair dream. "Back then we were in the model cycle of the beetle too late," says project manager Dzemal Sjenar, "which was not profitable anymore."

But could the VW E-Bugster is more than a design concept that could lead to a remarkable body variant. The Wolfsburg want to show how much the electric drive is the focus of many developments. For instance the bright white single piece of e-Bugster by an electric actuator which is connected with the coming of the electric golf almost identical. The E-module delivers 115 hp and maximum torque of 270 Nm. Thus, the prototype will be slowed down to business and peppy hums merrily up the hill. With the comfort of the individual piece, it is not far away in spite of ordinary processing. The 20-inch model in the retro look of the legendary fox rim may look great; the innovators do, however, unusually hard.

"The battery system of theVW E-Bugster is opposite the golf changed somewhat. The cell package is shorter and higher. It is only behind the seats to get the trunk remains," said Dzemal Sjenar the 200-pound powerhouse that the electric car a total of bringing 1.4 tons. The additional weight over the rear axle makes the e-Bugster even sportier, because the weight distribution is better than the Nitro. Six months have Sjenar and a dozen team of experimental construction, design and handicrafts to drive the prototype.

Inside, the E-Bugster some nice surprises. Catcher is the electrical pulse, which travels at the start of the electric ignition by the enigmatic white design of the dashboard panels. Worth and through forward to reality the large TFT screen that can operate across the various vehicle functions. The controls for air conditioning a bit deeper and heated seat are no less exciting. Of course, the usual round watches VW Beetle in the cockpit were replaced by animated cast information. Let's hope that Volkswagen is brave enough to build the VW Bugster not only as individual pieces.

The electric motor can even be left out. Emotional would mark the Bugster in each case. It would at least be an important step in the right direction. A corresponding series motorized version with a powerful turbo direct injection engine should cost about 30,000 €.