Speedster Build Sheet

Specialty Auto-sports, Inc. Speedster Standard Build Sheet Summary: fuel injected 170hp mid-engine water cooled/automatic overdrive transmission/power 4 wheel disc brakes/ independent front and rear/hot water heat-defrost/ see more below		How do other standard VW Speedsters compare ? Typical industry example
Standard Cost	$29,700.00	$21,000.00
Engine Type
Subaru -4 cylinder horizontally opposed	included	VW Beetle 4 cylinder
Single Overhead Cams (2 cams) no lash adjustments required	included	single cam in block requiring periodic lash adjustments
water-cooled	included	air- cooled
Mid-engine mounted	included	rear mount
Displacement/Horsepower
2500cc 170 hp 166 lb-ft torque	option	1915cc 125 HP $3500.00 option
Fuel delivery
Electronic Fuel injected - multi port	included	dual carburetors - requiring adjustments
OBD II CAN-bus engine management system	included
Ignition
Electronic using cam and crank position sensors - (no distributor, points, condenser, rotor, distributor cap, vacuum advance, timing requirements)	included	distributor, points, condenser, rotor, distributor cap, vacuum advance, timing requirements
Emissions compliant
Yes	included	? ask your DMV
Trans axle type
Automatic 4 speed overdrive	included	3.88 VW 4 speed only $300.00
5 Speed Manual Overdrive	option
Chassis type
All new - Custom designed structural tubular frame	included	40 yr old VW pan
Front suspension
Chapman strut with adjustable coil-over spring	included	VW torsion bars with trailing arms
Rear suspension
Independent (IRS) with triple lower control arms- longitudinal trailing arms- adjustable Coil over shocks	included	swing axle with torsion bars
Steering
New Rack and pinion	included	VW gear box
Brakes (front-rear)
Powered self adjusting Disc-Disc (4 wheel) with ABS	included	manual front disc only $350.00
Park Brake
356A style Tee handle below dash	included	handle between seats
Wheel base Actual Speedster 82.7"	(82.7")	?
Front track Actual Speedster 51.4"	(51.6")	?
Rear track Actual Speedster 50.1"	(50.0")	?
Empty Finished weight (lb)
* 1950 automatic * 1800 5 Speed	1950 #	?
Front/rear weight (balance)
*44/56 automatic 46/54 5 speed S	44/56	typically 38/62
weight/power ratio
(1850/170) 10.9 #/hp 5speed (1980/170) 11.8 #/hp automatic	10.9 #/hp 11.8 #/hp	36#/hp with 50 hp VW -4 spd 15 #/hp with optional 125 hp VW

Wheel size
Original style wide 5 15 " 10 slots	included	15x4.5 8 slots
Bolt pattern
5 lug	included	4 lug
Tire size
165-15	included	?
Steering column
New - GM style turn and hazard	included	VW
Wiper system
2 speed/park/- cable drive	included	VW swing arm
windshield washer	included	?
Heater/defroster
195 degree hot water - abundant air flow	included	air cooled- no heat/defrost
Body Finish
PPG Base/Clear coat Global System any color	included	?
Convenience features
Fold down canvas top - Stay Fast	included
canvas Tonneau cover - Stay Fast	included	$300.00
Door Map Pockets	included	?
Kick panel storage pockets	included	?
Seat back storage pockets	included	?
Roadster Seats - tilt/slide/recline	included	Spyder Seats $500.00
Side curtains	included
Hazard lights - 4 way flasher	included
Vintage style instrumentation	included	manual/anal
AM-FM-CD stereo	included	$350.00
Interior courtesy lights	included	?
cigar lighter - accessory plug	included	?
Front trunk storage - locked Carpeted	included	carpet $175.00
Rear trunk storage -locked Carpeted	included	not available
16 gallon fuel cell frame protected - steel protective firewall	included	8gal positioned over occupants legs
Halogen seal beams	included	?
full engine access for maintenance	included	?
discrete cup holder	included	?
wider and longer footwell	included	VW Pan
TOTAL STANDARD COST	$29,700.00	$26,475.00 #