That power was distributed via a close-ratio six-speed manual and the clutch-based Haldex on-demand all-wheel drive system. 0-60 mph was quoted at 6.4 seconds and top speed at 140 mph. The engine ...

Volkswagen's New Beetle wasn't a terrible car, but it also wasn't exactly built with enthusiasts in mind. VW basically drew up a retro-inspired design and then told its engineers to figure out how to ...