VW Beetle RSI - One Of Only 250 Worldwide

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This is no sunflower! The Beetle RSI shuns its siblings cute image with some seriously cool upgrades starting with a 3.2 litre VR6 engine and the 4 motion four wheel drive system.
The bodywork features wider wheel arches, revised bumpers, a rear diffuser, a large rear wing and a set of 18-inch O.Z. Racing wheels. Inside, each example has orange leather-trimmed carbon-fibre Recaro bucket seats, carbon-fibre door panels and billet aluminium trim pieces, as well as a cross brace behind the rear seats. No wonder James was smitten with this recently consigned example when he took it for a spin!
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@matgee8892 2 жыл бұрын

Not many people know this but the Beetle RSI was named after the repetitive strain injuries suffered by people who were racing it in Gran Turismo.

@audiwankenobi361 2 жыл бұрын

You kidding right?

@jamessheehy4895 2 жыл бұрын

This is hilarious

@kristoffer3000 2 жыл бұрын

@@audiwankenobi361 No

@gmain1977 2 жыл бұрын

@@audiwankenobi361 it's true he is right

@audiwankenobi361 2 жыл бұрын

@@gmain1977 I just don't get it...seriously.

@LukaszRox 2 жыл бұрын

That's what should be definition of special edition... those details and improved everything over standard beetle. Simply perfect

@TheMuzikall 2 жыл бұрын

Special Edition is a Marketing Gimmick lately so it's great to see Clear daylight between this RSI and standard Beetle..in Power too not just Optics..

@TekkenBones 2 жыл бұрын

Pause at 8:33 - Compared to the crossover and SUV bullshit that fills the roads today, this Beetle RSI looks absolutely phenomenal.

@mart3058 2 жыл бұрын

The same goes for so many cars its age and older. What a shame our roads will be bland and ugly in no time at all.

@MostGenericUser 2 жыл бұрын

@@mart3058 yup and the only engine sounds will be electronic and played through speakers. Well be lucky if we get even a simulated manual transmission.

@lukedagger5757 2 жыл бұрын

@@mart3058 exactly mate, that’s why I’ll always have my classic bug and will never get rid of it. It’s a timeless piece of art, and will always stick out of the crowd.

@uisperfectemail9720 2 жыл бұрын

Those OZ wheels look crisp on anything!

@danielrojas7189 2 жыл бұрын

In 2006, I stared into the front window of a dealership to see this little bizarre car everyday on my journey to my first job. I still love it, Oz racing wheels and Remus pipes from factory.

@NicolasChiribelo 2 жыл бұрын

Everyone says Gran Turismo, I say Midtown Madness 2. When I think of this car, I think of that game. It was on the splash screen, I think this exact same unit in fact.

@simon8089 2 жыл бұрын

Ah the memories! Couldn’t remember the name👌🏼

@Nikko40691 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say PGR, the spiritual successor lol

@jonytube 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! It has been one of my dream cars ever since seeing it on the splash screen.

@misterhat6395 2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, the sheltered kid’s GTA3

@NicolasChiribelo 2 жыл бұрын

@@misterhat6395 You're talking to a veteran GTA fan as well... 😄

@unpluggedkiwi1063 2 жыл бұрын

I owned a MkIV Golf R32. The best sounding car I have ever owned. That V6 is intoxicating. Wasn't the fastest car on the road, but was an amazing and effortless long distance machine, regardless of the weather/road conditions. I could very easily see me owning a Beetle RSi.

@ivanarjunlukman9535 2 жыл бұрын

VR6***, and yeah my favorite engine :)

@ScramTek 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a bit of a VAG fanboy. Had a wide range of VWs and Audis over the years, from a big-bumper Mk2 Golf 8v GTI, to a B5 A4 1.8T, to a face-lift VW CC GT, to an A3 8P 2.0tdi S-Line Sportback. It’s a huge regret of mine never having owned a VR6 powered VAG vehicle. I used to think that at some point I would buy one (ideally powering a Corrado). But with fuel prices as high as they are now, and every government hellbent on forcing everyone to drive zero-emission cars, I’m starting to think it will have to remain a dream…

@detonater1348 Жыл бұрын

*VR6 mate. Single head.

@gratigo1 2 жыл бұрын

Golden age for VW/Audi products! A lot more passion went into every product, and it shows

@Digitall3 2 жыл бұрын

This car is just Grand Tourism for me. Had it in deep pearl blue. So clean.

@microwveman2063 2 жыл бұрын

Blue?

@TheYetiAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

2002 - I remember when this Car came out and my Dad wanted one but they were sold out super quick. 4 month later a neighbour's friend showed up with one! He took me for a ride through some narrow roads(i was 12) - this car is absolutely amazing! Its super stiff, the gear ways were super short, the seats and interior - so cool made - it will always stay in my mind as a one time experience. Cause finding these Beetle´s over here in North America is next to impossible! Thanks @collectingcars for giving the car a platform it deserves!

@ScramTek 2 жыл бұрын

They were cool. But were priced not much below a 911. They’re more desirable now due to their rarity. But at the time, I thought they were all mouth and no trousers.

@vdubing01 2 жыл бұрын

I've still never seen one in person. I'd probably react like a kid if I ever do see one. I still own my 2001 beetle all these years later and still love it. ❤️

@JH-ex6mb 2 жыл бұрын

I am the original owner of a 2008 R32. I added a turbo, APR tune, Peloquin differential, new suspension and larger tires and wheels. I call it my smile machine as I can't get the grin off my face when driving it. Thanks for the history on the VR6 engine.

@lefaseemane934 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew about the RSI until now.... boy it it looks sick. Those wide body parts are on point... the massive wing and Remus sound from the VR6 R32 engine... those bucket seat 😊😊🌶🌶👌🇿🇦

@GuardsRed996 2 жыл бұрын

It isn‘t the R32 engine. Its base engine is the 2.8 VR6 from the Mk4 with increased displacement

@mikeuk4130 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve now got some wide body parts.

@MrSmartlyDressed 2 жыл бұрын

I remember one was for sale in my town a good number of years ago, seeing it on the road and telling my other half how special they are. I'd like to think that at the time it was for sale compared to the prices they are now, it's probably doubled. Real passion from one of the biggest brands in the automotive world.

@christophermichael.w.7577 2 жыл бұрын

I like them too.I imagine that the RSI would be rather expensive, but you could probably find the beetle with the turbo pretty cheap because people don't take care of them and are very hard on them.

@TheWorldListens 2 жыл бұрын

Love how everyone remembers it from games. Without those classics how would we of ever known this was actually a real car 🤣

@mikeriv60 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this video, as an owner of a 2002 Beetle Turbo S in Refex Silver it's great to see this car. 👍 I drive my car all the time and it still puts a smile on my face and I always get people asking me about it.

@farishanafiah8461 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely my favourite Beetle of all time. Shame that VW canned the 2011 Beetle R.

@drwisdom1 2 жыл бұрын

It just doesn't make sense. The two door Golf body is superior in every way.

@MoskusMoskiferus1611 Жыл бұрын

@@drwisdom1. I rather variety over superiority

@drwisdom1 Жыл бұрын

@@MoskusMoskiferus1611 I have a 92 Corrado VR6 that I bought new 30 years ago. I still have it because it is fun and looks good. But one thing I have learned is you want a common VW, not a low distribution VW body style. That exclusion list includes Phaetons, Arteons, EOSes, and last gen new Beetles.

@johnoakes34 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched a half million car vids on YT and this is the very first time I've ever heard of or seen this amazing car! Thank you for showing it!

@mrharry8466 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you showed me that. Cheers mate. For that you get a new sub, first upload I've seen of yours and well made. Good luck in your endeavours.

@rockino2562 2 жыл бұрын

I remember this car, that rear spoiler left an impression when I played midtown madness back then hahah

@stopspin 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when vw lauched these cars, beautiful piece of engineering, I almost forgot about this vw model. Thanks for the reminder. Great content👌.

@thedrivebygg 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool, I do remember these, but never seen one on the road, thanks for sharing.

@robertm2172 2 жыл бұрын

Love it my wife had a 1999 tdi version many years ago it was a great car outlasted her and two of my boys. The 2011 mk6 Jetta she bought new not so good barely made it 100k miles the Mexican bits where fabulous but anything with a Bosch label on it was fail. So what was learned from this as a aircraft mechanic is no more Volkswagen I sold the Jetta a year ago for dirt cheap to lessen my strain in life and now she drives a Toyota.

@julianfreeman7880 2 жыл бұрын

I remember driving this car on Project Gotham Racing 1 back in 2003 🤣

@petayV8 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know about the RSI until I watched this video! Very cool..I owned a 2.0L NA manual for many years, was very slow but a blast to drive all the same

@tommyjakks 2 жыл бұрын

Such a cool enthusiasts car. Definitely one of the best cars from vw

@kristianp.405 2 жыл бұрын

24V VR6 engine is lovely. It needs forced induction, like all other VR6s :):)

@patricklinkous 2 жыл бұрын

The VR6 and W12 make such perfect sounds when naturally aspirated, it makes me wonder what the W16 would have been like without turbos.

@dennisb5319 2 жыл бұрын

Indeed, alas these car should be celebrated and used before the milk floats take over.

@kristianp.405 2 жыл бұрын

@RR Continued 2.0 16V turbo engine in a Golf R is very far away from the VR6. Lower on power, but so smooth and amazing sound. It needs a GT35R or bigger 😁

@thedetailingdoctor5746 2 жыл бұрын

What a special car always loved these since I was a kid racing one on gran turismo 3 in the beetle cup 😂❤️

@katlegomokgola7555 2 жыл бұрын

I never knew this car existed. I'm in love 😍😍

@ll-hw4xn 2 жыл бұрын

Noise makes a huge part of the feal of performance. I had a forester turbo and with an open air filter and recirc valve deleate the turbo futter made 180hp feel lije 280hp 😎 nice car

@gdfggggg 2 жыл бұрын

I had a standard beetle and it was a great car.

@kyronrc 2 жыл бұрын

What a cracking little car! Love it

@philip7343 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous gonna have to boot up beetle racing on the n64

@suzukiyakudze2131 2 жыл бұрын

Vw fan from New York here, I had a 03 edition w/turbo manual transmission, man it's 39 miles a gallon on the highway, plus solid car with 4 cylinder 20 valve, but never even heard of RSI

@KeefyGizzle 2 жыл бұрын

Got my little GLS TDI from the same year and love driving it... Like a little go kart...

@christophergrimes467 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of Midtown Madness 2!

@mariogpx2990 4 ай бұрын

beautiful , beautiful car , I always loved the new beetle,

@nathanbreakin9684 2 жыл бұрын

I remember discovering this car in Gran Turismo 3 and used it quite a bit!

@deet4895 2 жыл бұрын

I remember this car from Gran Turismo 4.

@saabreplay7553 2 жыл бұрын

Could you imagine how much fun the engine repairs are in this magnificent beast

@Andrew4181975 2 жыл бұрын

VR6s are relatively reliable engines esp compared to all the plastic turbocharged crap that is being made now plus the entire front of a beetle unbolts and comes off as a unit with bumper and both fenders.

@CLUHVEL 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds amazing 🥹

@Tony-112 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks gran Turismo for showing me this , beautiful car

@davemills6701 2 жыл бұрын

So 50 grand back then. Wonder what today's price tag would be. Either way, looks 👌👌👌

@kennywallace1 2 жыл бұрын

Just looked on Car And Classic, theres one for sale at just under £55k with 45k miles on it.

@haxsys 2 жыл бұрын

One went for $62,000 US last year.

@Patient_Lion_BS 2 жыл бұрын

@@kennywallace1 Jesus

@MrSmartlyDressed 2 жыл бұрын

Using the inflation calculator it comes in at 75k.

@boycottjews 2 жыл бұрын

In today's money thats 150k new I'd guess.

@southerndiy1 2 жыл бұрын

I remember this from Gran Turismo 2 - great car!

@EFerrorfile 2 жыл бұрын

Always really liked these. Never saw one on the road, though.

@imgrumpy5932 2 жыл бұрын

Love these!

@h0tspott123 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Video "You don't need an ankle tag to drive this" 😂😂

@gurabirierosanopara620 Жыл бұрын

WOW! I'm also an RSI! Rough Slow Ill-favored Thanks VW!

@MrComradebuttons 2 жыл бұрын

All I see is a Porsche bumper bolted to a beatle I love it hahaha and those arches are amazing

@tommyb2332 11 ай бұрын

That things sounds absolutley amazing…

@fixedgearjerk 2 жыл бұрын

Drove a TDi New Beetle for a long while, went to a MK3 VR6.... I want both

@swiper1818 2 жыл бұрын

Superb!

@detonater1348 Жыл бұрын

VR6 is easily the best sounding 6 cylinder ever made. I was addicted to my 3.6 B6 passat engine tone. Sadily chain guides and oil cooler took her out of the streets. But that easily made mw a VAG fan especially anything with VR6. We didnt get the VR6 in manual transmission unless its an R32 golf or some rare TT or A3. Most were mated to a slushbox but B7 passat came with DSG atleast. dsg+VR6 is something out of this world. vR6+ manual is even better.

@joshuadoliveiro 2 жыл бұрын

superb fun!

@oskar6661 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what it was like around the world, but back in the early 2000's I was selling VW's and the bug was always the "test bed" car. We always got the newest diesels..first in the bug. The bug was the first DSG car in America (I believe). I even think the 1.8T predated the other cars in the bug, etc. Seemed like a very common thing.

@RC-wb6gv 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely car with lovely potential

@jpshanuson7192 2 жыл бұрын

Loved my 98. Wanted the S since we never got this stateside.

@christopherc7075 2 жыл бұрын

I loved seeing this used as a rally car, both in Gran Turismo and (I believe) in one of the Colin McRae games. There was also the GRC Beetle, but sadly that seemed short lived, and despite a fictional GR3 racecar version of the MK.III Beetle in GT Sport/GT7, no other variant (rally or street) is included (besides the classic Beetle of course)

@davidross-oo2vh Жыл бұрын

And it's an all wheel drive 4motion I wanted one..but impossible to obtain.. I settled for an 01 glx turbo...it's a lot of fun to drive..and that turbo pssshht sound...lol

@MrBlaugeist 2 жыл бұрын

I fell out of love with Vw after being stranded for many many many hours waiting for recovery to many times to mention, I loved the older well built era but won’t have another ever

@Wayzor_ 2 жыл бұрын

Those Oz wheels are perfect.

@kylewagenaar5786 2 жыл бұрын

this is my dream car

@mickpolak 2 жыл бұрын

Nice fwd shitbox👍

@icemanlol119 2 жыл бұрын

Wow nice car

@svvervinmedia 2 жыл бұрын

I've been eyeing a set of those gorgeous OEM super turismos to pay homage on a newer model.

@gmain1977 2 жыл бұрын

Cool car , that noise 😁😁😁

@_Atomic_impact 2 жыл бұрын

Cool Porsche 👀😁

@flacjacket 2 жыл бұрын

It does look an awful lot like a 997 around the front doesn't it?

@albow4oops5 2 жыл бұрын

Putting Porsche badges on it would offend both porschofiles and dub heads..make it so.

@oskar6661 2 жыл бұрын

I never looked into it, but there was a Beetle Cup around the time - with very similar looking body kits. Never looked into the drivetrains etc. Wonder if some of those are kicking around in someone's garage?

@b8888whale 2 жыл бұрын

I love it. Much more character than a 911.

@druckerman247 2 жыл бұрын

This car was awesome in Gran Turismo

@drwisdom1 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a new Corrado SLC in 1992 and still own it. One thing I learned is you don't want a low distribution VW because the parts are harder to source over time. That rules out the EOS, Phaeton, and especially any VW that has only 250 copies.

@TheZaz969 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful porsche

@jacobdzik6238 2 жыл бұрын

Love them

@Andrew4181975 2 жыл бұрын

You should ask VW to dust off the GTI W12 for you to check out, now that was a crazy car made just for a VW based car show in Austria , I think. There is nothing like the sound of a VR6 engine, as I used to have one a long time ago. OZ wheels are some of my favorite, I think I have near 7 or 8 sets of them now.

@moletsanesejake7046 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like something i saw in grand torisom 3 in PS1🤔🤔...i love it in royal blue

@detonater1348 Жыл бұрын

VR6 beetle is all we need in the states

@mesco8200 2 жыл бұрын

Saw one years ago was a cool curiosity for sure. Back when most people choose an R32 instead

@joshrushton5950 2 жыл бұрын

They're 5 times the money of a r32

@posniknelb6114 2 жыл бұрын

This car wouldve be been extra special, with the engine fitted at the rear.

@jumbomacaroni 2 жыл бұрын

I remember Salomondrin gushing over One of these. Way back when

@mr.sr7171 2 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this bug when I was a kid and wanting one

@Derekmartin20 Жыл бұрын

I have a 99 Bug design by Germans built by Mexicans. Got it off my cousin for $500 . We traded it back and forth about 3 times. It's going on 200439 miles on it and still going. The cheap plastic inside breaks easy. I get 53ish miles per gallon and it's actually fun to drive up in the hills .

@Derekmartin20 Жыл бұрын

Ok just found out it was Jay May's a American in California that designed the new Bug.

@fivezerofivezero8357 2 жыл бұрын

I used to play this in gran turismo 3

@EldePHX 2 жыл бұрын

Only beetle I would drive 👌🏼👌🏼

@robvelez882 2 жыл бұрын

He must be a Doug Demuro fan with his subtle nod to the “features and quirks” lol

@SgtRock4445 2 жыл бұрын

Aren't these 4WD? No mention of that in the video. Pretty important spec if you ask me.

@72mardy 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was about to say. These things are 4motion. The running gear is lifted directly from a VR6 Bora.

@Rozenjo1 2 жыл бұрын

OH look at that a round racing car!

@yota8325 2 жыл бұрын

Was so good in gt4

@MK-qg9vs 2 жыл бұрын

This VW had me think they were taking road cars serious again for about 2 years. I loved this car and also the racing circuit that followed. But of course USA doesn't get good stuff over because of whatever... gets in the way.

@automotiveaffairsshorts 2 жыл бұрын

I WANT THIS CAR 🚗

@stephangronau1082 2 жыл бұрын

I'd definitely throw the cash down for this Daily Driver

@mikeyronnie5626 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure I saw one these (likely this one) in Northampton a few weeks ago. Such an understated car that I spent many many hours thrashing round in on Gran Turismo

@unclejones5393 2 жыл бұрын

Gran Turismo 3: A Spec

@jaboticaba4005 2 жыл бұрын

La seule new beetle pour moi

@markt9023 2 жыл бұрын

Are they only left hand drive?

@holdengould4739 2 жыл бұрын

giving me 911 GT3 vibes for some reason

@believein1 2 жыл бұрын

Literally ALL Beetles should have come like this stock. Sold for $37,000, they would have competed with the 3 Series in sales.

@Steve.Menkins 2 жыл бұрын

"A manual winding window for the RSI" Irony.

@ainsmas361 2 жыл бұрын

There was a game based in France that featured this car? What was it?

@RRRVanquish1998 9 ай бұрын

Yellow would be nice

@christopherward5065 2 жыл бұрын

For the first time this oddball of a car makes sense. It really looks far more serious and interesting. The awkwardness of borrowing the profile of a design from 1938 and all the compromises that brought, have been made purposeful and purposed. A great save from Volkswagen! More please!