SLEEPER BUG: 517 HP Subaru-Powered 1973 VW Super Beetle | EP1

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

Would you ever guess this cute little VW bug produces 517 horsepower at the wheels and screams like a Formula 1 race car? Nicole Johnson goes for a wild ride in the ultimate Sleeper Bug, a Subaru WRX-powered 1973 Volkswagen Super Beetle that you’d swear was bone stock. But that’s the whole point…

Designed, built and owned by OG13 King of the Hammers winner, John “JR” Reynolds. Follow John’s other builds on his channel:@JohnReynolds661

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