Trogdor,
Take a look here under 'Feature Articles' for a reprint of 'Käfer-Cup Beetle vs Porsche Carrera RS' from Sept. 95 VW Trends magazine...
http://www.germanlook.com/Html/Main.php#
I think it just might open your eyes to the quickness/speed that the 'lowly VW'
can actually accomplish...
Take care,
Kelly (Cohibra45)