The Volkswagen Beetle R could debut as early as the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The model was confirmed virtually as soon as the standard new Beetle was released earlier this year, and should have a more powerful engine option than the range topping Beetle Turbo with its two-litre unit and 200 hp.

The model is unlikely to be as powerful as the 270 hp of the Golf R though, as the Beetle R will still be a front-wheel drive model, and will also be less expensive than the Golf R hot hatch. We could therefore see power reaching about 240 hp. Also according to Car and Driver, a Volkswagen Beetle R Cabrio is also being considered, although it has to go through the rounds of making a business case for itself, first.

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