Part 40

Learn about the 40 bhp 1.2L F4 engine in Need for Speed Heat. Find out how to unlock it, its stats, and upgrade potential for your Volkswagen Beetle.

Alright, so you're looking to get your hands on the 40 bhp 1.2L F4 engine in Need for Speed Heat? This little guy actually originates from the classic 1963 Volkswagen Beetle. It's a pretty interesting option, especially if you're going for a specific build.

Need for Speed: Heat

In Need for Speed: Heat, this engine is available as an engine swap once you hit REP LVL 7. You can snag it from the garage for $8,000. It starts off with 101 bhp (75 kW) and can be seriously beefed up, all the way to 386 bhp (288 kW)!

Parts

Here's a look at the stock parts that come with the 40 bhp 1.2L F4:

Crankshaft	ECU	Cooling	Exhaust	Turbo	Nitrous
Stock	Stock	Stock	Stock	Stock	Sport

Cars

Just a heads-up, this engine swap is only compatible with the Volkswagen Beetle '63.

Need for Speed: Unbound

Over in Need for Speed: Unbound, the 40 bhp 1.2L F4 is listed as a basic engine. You'll find it in the garage under the 'Performance' menu. This version starts at 40 bhp (30 kW) and can be pushed to a whopping 406 bhp (303 kW).

Cars

Similar to Heat, this engine can only be fitted into the Volkswagen Beetle (1963).

Trivia

It's interesting to note that in Need for Speed: Heat, the stock version of the Beetle's engine is actually rated at 101 bhp, not the 40 bhp the engine is named after.