It is, in essence, a Volkswagen Beetle given all the modish styling treatments ... dune buggies of the 1960s and 1970s – best known as Baja Bugs, for their involvement in the famous Mexican ...

Last year, the pair raced their V-8-powered Bug against seasoned Baja racer Cameron Steele. The runs revealed weaknesses in the VW’s setup, prompting a swap to independent rear suspension.