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A German-look Volkswagen, is one that has been modified to appear more modern. It originated in Germany from owners that upgraded their beetles (Type 1 Volkswagen) with Porsche components for use in racing in the "Kafer Cup".

Although still based on performance, in more recent times the look has started to include cars that appear modern, but may not per se be for racing.



Common modifications
In creating the style, modifications usually include: 1. Suspension modification (lowering) 2. Large modern alloys (Porsche or other type) with low-profile tyres 3. Larger engines (1776-1935 for Type 1 engines and 2000+ in Type 4 engines) 4. Conversion from drum brakes to disc brakes

Other Styles
There are many popular Beetle styles, from a 'Cal Looker' to a Volksrods. They vary between themselves but are very similar in many ways.

Other Volkswagens
The Cal look aesthetic has been imported onto other Volkswagens, such as the Type 2 and Karmann Ghia to name but two. The same modifications are used, with the same end result. Some argue that this shows the versatility of the style, though some say it shows how formulaic cal look has become. In a scene that's based on creating a unique car, it would be ironic that the end result is the same. Hence some Volkswagen enthusiasts are branching out into turning Beetles (and other Volkswagens) into leadsleds, lowriders and Volksrods. Others are turning to later water cooled vehicles and the import scene, with the Volkswagen Caddy having a cult following. Others have exported cal look onto non Volkswagens

=See also=
 * VW Beetle
 * Volksrods
 * Cal Look