Looks Like a Bumblebee.. But Stings Like A Bee! 2014 GSR Beetle

This past February, Volkswagen unveiled the 2014 GSR Beetle at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2014 GSR pays homage to its predecessor, the "Gelb Schwarzer Renner" (German for Yellow Black Racer), a special edition Beetle that was produced in the 1970's. Besides its Yellow Rush and black racing stripes exterior, the GSR was promised to be a Turbo Beetle with an R-Line Appearance package. Well Volkswagen definitely delivered that, and much more.

The 2014 GSR Beetle has the bumped up 210 horsepower 2.0L turbo engine. In addition to having more power, the new 3rd generation 2.0L turbo engine is lighter, and creates less internal friction than the 2.0L turbo engine found in 2013 models. The GSR has the option of a six-speed manual transmission, or a six-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The GSR is given the R-Line aesthetics. This special Beetle comes stocked with 19 inch Tornado Alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlamps with LED running lights, fog lights, R-Line bumpers, and a rear spoiler. If the paint job didn't scream sporty enough for you, its R-Line features definitely will.

The fun doesn't stop there. On the inside, the GSR is well equipped with features like Navigation, Bluetooth, and our premium Fender Audio System. To set it apart from any other Beetle, the interior has special GSR labels on the dash and seats, with yellow stitching. The yellow stitching also is carried over to its R-Line flat bottom steering wheel.

The GSR Beetle is a limited production model. With only 3,500 promised to North America, the MSRP is just shy of $30k. Just imagine it now, driving through the Shenandoah Valley on Skyline Drive, in the Yellow Black Racer. Bet you can't wait to run to Stohlman and test drive one this weekend, right? Questions and comments about the 2014 GSR Beetle? Just tweet us @stohlmanauto! Until next time!



Esther Cho
Volkswagen Product Specialist
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