Volkswagen Käfer Racer

Description
The Volkswagen Käfer Racer (with "Käfer" pronounced as "Kaefer", meaning 'beetle' in German) is a Hot Wheels original model that is based on a Volkswagen Beetle, and is designed by Mark Jones. His objective was "to find the ultimate, crazy racing VW". But one that Volkswagen would agree to, because of the licensing. Jones took a Custom Beetle and added some parts to the underside and the back. The Käfer Racer appears to have taken inspiration from a VW Beetle Super Saloon and VWs racing in the Fun Cup. Mark Jones included the downforce tunnels on the underside of the Beetle and some engine detail. He modeled the V8 engine on the back, which includes two exhaust pipes sticking out. And he even thought about the air scoop, which is placed on the roof of this little bug.

Versions
The Volkswagen Käfer Racer has come out in the following 1/64 scale versions:

2017 card
From the back of the 2017 card:

Born: 2017

Birthplace: El Segundo

Designer: Hot Wheels® & Volkswagen

Specialty: This radically modified Volkswagen Käfer Racer features "think big" design with a stretched "bug" body over a full-race chassis, rear-mounted V8 motor, and swoopy fenders that generate downforce to keep this beastly racer low-to-the-road.