Manxter DualSport
The DualSport Manxter fills the need for a stylish, significant, off-road machine that is still street-legal. Too many people spend serious dollars for an off-road machine that can only be used in restricted parts of the desert. The Manxter DualSport’s body was raised 3” to accommodate the attention given to the heavy-duty long-travel suspension and the wheelbase has been extended by nearly 6” for better off-road stability. Though the basic body-style is the same as the Manxter 2+2, the stance of this car has a far more aggressive look.
- The Meyers Manx proprietary front suspension sub-frame allows the Super Beetle chassis to be used – a real plus as they are far more available and less expensive.
- The Meyers Manx proprietary transmission mounts allow the transmission to be tipped up for more departure clearance.
- The Meyers Manx proprietary steering assembly allows for a 1½ x 1 ratio rack & pinion steering box.
- Yes, it fits on a stock VW Beetle chassis. The Manxter 2+2 uses a stock VW Beetle chassis of the IRS vintage ('68 - '74), but _not_ including the Super Beetle. The Manxter DualSport can use the Super Beetle as well.
Again, the Manxter DualSport can use either a VW engine or the reliable water-cooled engines such as the Subaru, allowing this car to be dually capable on the street as well as off-road.
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