Volkswagen GRC Beetle is Herbie's angry progeny

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Volkswagen and Andretti Rallycross unveiled the new GRC Beetle on the floor of McCormick Place, marking the German brand's first entry into the world of global rallycross following a championship season in the World Rally Championship with its Polo R WRC.

The GRC Beetle, as we told you about yesterday, is motivated by a 560-plus-horsepower engine. Naturally, the race-spec Bug is all-wheel drive, allowing it to excel on both gravel and tarmac. While drivers Scott Speed and Tanner Faust will be competing in this season's Global RallyCross Championship, initially, it won't be behind the wheel of the Beetle. Rather, the two Americans will campaign a GRC-spec Polo.

The Beetle will make its race debut at the 2014 Summer X Games in Austin, TX, with Speed and Faust at the wheel. Hop up top for our full gallery of live images, including driver Scott Speed and team owner Michael Andretti.Continue reading Volkswagen GRC Beetle is Herbie's angry progeny

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