Class 9 ..

Class 9

Aka: Challenger

Horsepower: 72-76 (dual port)

Wheel Travel: 5.5 Front, 9.5 Rear

Weight: 1450-1600 Pounds

Top Speed: 80+mph, 130+ km/h

Cost New: $8,000-15,000

Cost Per Prep: $1,000-2,500

Basic Rules:

Engine and Drivetrain:
- Nearly stock type 1
1600cc engine is required. Case is open. Camshaft is open. Compression
is limited to 7.5 to 1. Dual port heads are allowed.
- Transmission is limited to swing-axle. Stock 1st and 2nd gears must
be retained. 3rd and 4th are open. R&P must be 4.12 or 4.37. Case
is open.


Suspension:
- Stock type 1 suspension components must be used throughout. No
modifications are allowed to stock parts except for the spindles. The
may be reinforced and the speedometer hole filled. Must run ball-joint
front end. Strengthening of beam is allowed by way of one tube attached
at each shock tower. Must use stock front shock mounts.
- Rear shock mounts are open. Spring plates are open. Torsion adjusters are allowed.
- Maximum shock size is 2.5 inches. No external bypass allowed. No hydaulic bump stops allowed.

Other:
- Brakes must remain stock VW but type 3 and thing drums are allowed. Drilling is allowed. May use 4 or 5 lug.
- No aluminum wheels are allowed.
- No power steering allowed. Tie rods and tie rod ends/heim joints are open.