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MetroMPG · 12-04-2009, 12:19 AM

A quick look at vw.com shows the New Beetle -- top speed 125 mph -- comes new (2010) without a rear spoiler, at least in standard trim.

Edit: I belive the turbo has one. But the majority sold are non-turbos. (I'm not even sure they sell the turbo any more.)

http://vw.com/newbeetle/gallery/en/us/#/exterior/0/

12-04-2009, 12:19 AM	#33 (permalink)
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