From: washburn <washburn@dwave.net>
> Sorry if this was visited before, but where is the New Beetle 1.8
Turbo
> classed for next year? Thanks!
SCCA Tech Bulletin July '99: "The following new car classifications
are effective immediately:
"VW New Beetle 1.8 turbo GS, DSP"
Having driven a NB 1.8T in an autocross. I do not think it is
appropriately classed in GS. The car, though more powerful and better
handling than a non-turbo version of VW's 'A4' chassis
[Golf/Jetta/NB], is hampered by its bulky dimensions. The
characteristics are more in line with an E-Stock vehicle. If the Audi
A4 1.8T and TT [fwd] is classed in G-stock, then the NB 1.8T is toast
and there's no point even considering this for a G-Stock contender.
The data generated from Car and Driver's [June 99] comparison test of
the 99 Civic Si {ES] and the NB 1.8T should be sufficient evidence
that the two vehicles are similar enough to warrant a reclassification
of the Beetle.
-c.
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