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Changing the transmission may be a lot more problematical than it first appears.
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That's just to convert from a transverse to longitudinal layout. The only transverse VW installs I know of are in motorcycles.
One transmission problem: One probably would need to build a recessed firewall—a box intruding into the front footwell. Since it's a blue-sky proposal, I'll specify replacing the stock tailcone/transmission mount and shift rod with Arduino-controlled electric solenoids. That should shave off ~6".
The Scuderi patents linked to mean it would be a owner-built one-off. (I've seen some suggest it's run in Brayton cycle, like a jet engine) But using a compressed air hybrid system means deleting the electric starter. And with a (BMW patent) electric turbocharger, delete the alternator.
Essentially, a plug-in compressed air hybrid with onboard recharging via the gas power assist.