Unsold production-model New Beetles were pulled from the assembly line in Puebla and converted in the Pilot Department into the "Millennium Cup Edition Beetles" discussed here.

The engineers who carried out the conversions there consistently state that exactly 80 units were produced.

Accompanying this information are photographs and a list of visually identifiable features—specifications that were refined for subsequent series production following the presentation of one of these prototypes at the new Al Naboodah showroom for Middle Eastern dealers, as well as at the Dubai Motor Show.

There is an abundance of evidence - and individuals - confirming that these conversions took place in Puebla!

Further details can be found on the FAQ page and the Media page.

Of the 80 cars originally built, it is estimated (based on correspondence and owner reports) that no more than 15 remain in circulation today in reasonably presentable condition. Of these, only two are currently known within the enthusiast community in Europe—plus a silver Beetle that has long been a known entity, and which—as of the current date (December 7, 2025)—is reported to be in very good condition. Further details on this car will follow shortly!

These three known examples remain in their original factory condition—meaning they retain their:
Original paintwork, decals, exterior trim, body kits, wheels, and interiors; they also come with complete service records, feature "matching numbers," and are, of course, accident-free!

Approximately ten additional cars exist that have undergone extensive modifications—such as custom-upholstered seats, bespoke paint schemes, and various aftermarket additions—including engine swaps, custom components, aftermarket wheels, spoilers, and engine upgrades producing up to 650 horsepower!

Over the years, a combination of extreme heat, a scarcity of spare parts, the "tuning craze," illicit street racing, and conversions into purebred racing machines—along with the strict vehicle inspection regulations in the UAE—have quite literally destroyed many of these cars.

In the Emirates—alongside the cherished pastimes of falconry and camel racing—one of the most popular hobbies is commissioning professional specialists in the USA to transform cars, dune buggies, motorcycles, and ATVs into veritable "hell-machines." The motto "The more power, the better" always serves as the foundation for this endeavor. Read more...

A wealth of documentation, contacts, suppliers, and other evidence confirms that these cars were a VW project—built with the assistance of the company's own design department, its in-house tuners, and standard suppliers—including bodywork from Austria, seats from KÖNIG, and various other trusted VW partners—to create what was internally referred to as a "KFA car." (...To this day, no one has been able to decipher
"KFA Car" though it is suspected that the acronym stands for something akin to "Group Vehicle")

According to the Puebla pilot department, the RSI parts—which were apparently already planned or in existence—had to undergo extensive modifications in many areas due to the differing platforms of the two cars (all-wheel drive vs. two-wheel drive).

Furthermore, there are significant differences compared to the CUP BEETLE models; these racing variants were equipped with a great many specialized components that are incompatible with—and do not fit—either the Millennium Beetle or the RSI.