×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Wednesday
15
Jul 2026
weather symbol
Athens 33°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> World

A truly huge VW Beetle! (video-photos)

What is the story behind it?

Newsroom August 30 03:21

Δείτε περισσότερα άρθρα μας στα αποτελέσματα αναζήτησης

Add Protothema.gr on Google

In the USA Scott Tapper with his father Richard decided to build a unique 1959 convertible VW Beetle, which has rightly been dubbed the “Huge Bug”.

>Related articles

The Greek shipowners facing the “invisible” risks of Hormuz – The new wartime reality is changing the rules of navigation

The F-16 that made an emergency landing at Zakynthos airport was transported by ship (video-photos)

Emergency UN Security Council meeting on Iranian flights to Yemen – Call for de-escalation

As its manufacturers explain, the legendary model has been created on the chassis of the 2010 Dodge Ram pick-up, while almost all its parts are new and made by them, even the screws, through a special program on the computer.
In total, the…”swollen” Beetle has 3.514 metal parts, while as you can see from the pictures, its external dimensions are almost double (40%) of the original model.

See Also:

If you invested $1.000 in Gold 10 years ago here’s what it would be worth right now

Erdogan’s government partner Bahceli: “War with Greece is only a matter of time”

The engine is of similar dimensions, which has been transferred as it is from the Dodge Magnum. This is the V8 atmospheric Hemi set of 5.7 liters, which delivers 340 hp and 530 Nm of torque combined with an automatic transmission, which is also Dodge.
Finally, the general design philosophy has not changed in the interior, although “modern” accessories have been installed, such as power windows, central locking and heated seats.

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#beetle#car#huge#photos#usa#video#VW#wierd#world
> More World

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

At the Acropolis, the Cypriot motorcyclists of the “Isaak–Solomou Memorial Initiative”

July 15, 2026

The Greek shipowners facing the “invisible” risks of Hormuz – The new wartime reality is changing the rules of navigation

July 15, 2026

Mitsotakis from northern Evia: “I want you ready and on the front lines for the elections that will take place in spring 2027”

July 15, 2026

The F-16 that made an emergency landing at Zakynthos airport was transported by ship (video-photos)

July 15, 2026

Greek Community of Toronto: 2026/2027 Greek Dance registrations are now open

July 15, 2026

SYRIZA’s new wave of departures begins with resignations of party officials: A “wave” of MPs is coming – Who will remain in the parliamentary group

July 15, 2026

Cracks and subsidence in apartment buildings in Kypseli due to the tunnel boring machine for Metro Line 4

July 15, 2026

Balcony solar panels: New framework for self-consumption, batteries & cheaper electricity

July 15, 2026
All News

> Greece

In reverence, the emotional deposition in Jerusalem, see photos & video

The Holy Temple of the Resurrection opened after many days due to the war between Israel and Iran

April 10, 2026

In the final stretch for the accreditation of joint master’s degrees: Aiming for their launch in the coming academic year

April 10, 2026

Schedule for Epitaph Procession today (10/4)

April 10, 2026

Perfect weather for Easter excursions, according to Tsatrafyllia’s forecast

April 10, 2026

Easter in Greece: The customs that continue in Greek tradition – From Nafpaktos to Corfu

April 10, 2026
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2026 Πρώτο Θέμα