From Auto Express:
VW Beetle RSi
Move over Herbie! Volkswagen has built a new
high-performance Beetle, and this time it means
business. Unlike Disney's automotive screen star of
the Seventies, the RSi edition of the Bug has more
than a set of stripes and a number to get itself
noticed, as we found out when we got behind the
wheel of the first model to be imported into the UK.

With its concept-car looks and a powerful 225bhp
3.2-litre V6 engine, the newcomer promises to leave
its film-star predecessor in the shade. Using similar
ingredients to those which created the £25,995
Renaultsport Clio V6 and £54,000 Nissan Skyline
GT-R, the RSi is a mobile advertising hoarding for
VW's Beetle-based motorsport efforts, as well as its
craftsmanship and imagination. To maintain
exclusivity, numbers will be limited to only 250
worldwide. Forget everything you associate with the
standard car, and prepare to be amazed. This model
was imported by Listers Volkswagen of Coventry
and, commanding a price of £50,000, it's clearly not
for those on a budget.

 

And what do you get??? well its a VW so VW build quality, errrrrrm i suppose id really want one of the 250 they are going to make with the 50k price tag or......
Buy a new M3 and a MY01 scoob..... hmmmmmm
makes you think doesnt it!
I know which 2 i would have

Tony

 

Saw a write up on this in a mag, whose name I can't remember , but imagine a lowered modern Beetle with RS4 running gear & outrageous bodykit

Sure its only 225bhp?

 

Blimey - a feckin 911 is "only" £55k !! S'pose the London style w@nkers will buy them up pretty quickly.

 

Quick put your wallet away I have got one right now (well my dealer) for £47,000 OTR Bargin

Iain

 

You think that's bad how about £300,000 for an Astra
That's the apparent price for a DTM replica that at least 10 people said they pay.