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Volkswagen announced today the launch of the Vehicle Pre-Order (VPO) program, an online reservation process for consumers designed to allow us to be the first to reserve one of a limited quantity of certain Volkswagen cars. Using the 2012 Beetle VPO program customers can now pay a $495 reservation fee and be the first who purchase a limited edition of the all new Beetle: the 2012 Beetle Black Turbo.

According to the German manufacturer, the 2012 Vw Beetle Black Turbo will be available in a limited edition of just 600 units, each priced at $24,950. The car is powered by the 2.0-liter, in-line four-cylinder turbocharged engine capable to deliver 200 hp and 207 lb-ft. of torque.

The engine is also mated to the DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission and will offer an EPA-rated fuel economy of 30 mpg on the highway. Some of the standard features included by this limited edition include Bluetooth technology, iPod connectivity, an RCD 310 sound system with eight speakers, three-color ambient lighting, larger brakes with red calipers, a "kaeferfach" additional glovebox that is similar to that of the original Beetle, sport cloth seating surfaces, 18-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, foglights, and alloy pedals. P.S. Also check the 2012 Beetle RS project! [via - 4wheelsnews]