LAMBORWEENIE'S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
THE MECHANICALS:
Engine:
· Dual port 1600 cc VW (Bug) motor
· All chrome engine sheet metal
· Red powder coat accent pieces
· Chromed oil pump cover
· Polished 009 distributor
· Dual, dual 40 mm Dell Orto carbs
· Spun aluminum fuel tank
· Electric fuel pump
· Chromed pressure regulator
· Polished billet block off plate
· See through chrome and glass fuel filter
· Fuel shut-off petcock
· All fasteners are black anodized or polished stainless steel Allen head bolts
Transaxle:
· Transaxle is show quality powdercoat and chrome, stainless steel hardware, etc.
Pan:
· The (Type III) pan (frame) has been powdercoated
Front Suspension:
· Fully adjustable and lowered Type III stuff
· Disc brakes
· Chromed tie rods
· Chromed steering dampener
Rear Suspension:
· Drum brakes
· Chromed swing plates
Other:
· Chromed shock absorbers
· Red Urethane transaxle mounts & bushings
· Polished deep dish Centerlines wheels
· Wide, low-profile (Indy style) tires all around
THE ELECTRICALS:
· Optima sealed battery
· Dakota digital gauges
· Modular electrical box (hot rod style)
· Remote control tilt body mechanism
· Digital FM / Cassette stereo system (liberated from a Mercedes)
THE BODY:
· Lloyd Moser one piece thin shell fiberglass drag race style replica Porsche roadster (convertible) body
· Wheel wells will be radiused (opened up) for tire clearance
· Hot dog and mustard stripe to be molded down the center (the Jim Wilson stretched fabric method)
· Polyurethane paint
· Trick polished aluminum Porsche windshield frame / glass
· "Team Weenie" written across the top of the windshield in mustard style script
· The body will hinge up funny-car style so there are no doors (or handles), hood or trunk
· Reinforced underneath with extremely light weight triangulated (and highly polished) stainless steel tubes
· Tilt-up assisted by multiple gas powered pistons
· Solenoid remote electronic control to trigger the latch mechanism
· Vacuum activated hidden rear license plate mechanism
· Powder coated early Bug headlight buckets
· 1937 Ford tear drop tail lights
· Custom nerf bars
· Racing mirrors
THE INTERIOR:
· Fiberglass bucket racing seats
· Beaded aluminum interior panels
· Tonneau cover
· Black rubber floor mats (this is a race car, at least style-wise)
· Trick aftermarket shifter
· 13" racing steering wheel
· Chrome steering shaft
· Red powder coated pedal cluster and e-brake handle, etc.
THE SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
· Onboard fire suppression system
· Master electrical shut off switch
· Full powder coated roll cage
· Dual side impact bars
· Twin chrome roll bars
· 5 point harness
Rendering by Vinnie Blanco