500 BHP 1962 VW Bus
Posted 20th October, 2006 in Porsche, Videos, Volkswagen | 12 Comments
That’s not a typing error. A company in Switzerland has decided to give the classic Volkswagen bus a 3.6L surprise.
A 1962 split screen bus donated its bodyshell, which was lengthened and widened before being attached to the floorpan of a dead T3 pickup.
When it came to choosing a powerplant, Carrosserie Bernhard decided to keep things aircooled and opted for the twin turbo powerplant from a damaged Porsche 993. A standard engine would be enough for most people, but not these guys. The unit has been tweaked to produce 500 bhp, which is transmitted to those 18 inch BBS split rims via a Porsche 996 GT3 six speed ‘box.
Inside, the uber-van you’ll find Porsche 993 dials, Recaro racing seats, and a detachable Sparco steering wheel turning the 993 power steering rack.
The video and photo gallery are definitely worth viewing.
[Source: Race-Taxi]
1. 14th May, 2007 at 20:38 by Ricardo
I love what you have done!
I’m looking to purchase one to rebuild my self and you have inspire to do more than I was planning on doing.
2. 20th July, 2007 at 23:55 by bob
the vw bus above is so ssssssswwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
3. 19th September, 2007 at 01:48 by Marilyn
Wow, and to think I would have been happy with a regular old split screen bus that ran – before I saw this ‘kleine wunderbus’! Sign me up!
4. 29th September, 2007 at 05:29 by keks
wtf…
5. 29th October, 2007 at 20:41 by greg gilkeson
Sweet looking stance. How much was it widened (and where, looks like the pillar stayed stock size). How much was it lengthened (and where)?
6. 8th January, 2008 at 08:54 by joel
this is sooooooo cool i want a komby now just coz of this one the rims r cool as
7. 9th March, 2008 at 05:47 by Julian
daaaannnngggg…that’s a sweet ride. you pulled it of the charts with that engine!!!
ps. just to know what’s its length
8. 20th March, 2008 at 21:28 by eslam, serag
plzzzzzzzz plzzzzzzzzz guys
i need my bus to be like this one
how much it will cost me
9. 20th March, 2008 at 22:23 by Warren M
You could always check the site, and ask them. I doubt it’d be cheap.
Try finding yourself an old 911 Turbo donor car?
10. 13th June, 2008 at 16:20 by Charles P
This is a great inspiration to build one of these in my spare time. I will start looking for one and a wrecked 911.
11. 20th June, 2008 at 05:55 by Ryan
sick
12. 11th January, 2010 at 15:13 by arie
Amazing…..!!!