# 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSi Auction

> A rare 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSi, with 18,000 km on the odometer, is up for auction at $86,000.
- Title: 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSi Auction · Jalopnik | Shortify
- Summary: A rare 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSi, with 18,000 km on the odometer, is up for auction at $86,000. A 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSi with 18,000 kilometers on the…
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- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2293533/2001-volkswagen-beetle-rsi-for-sale-bring-a-trailer-auction
- Author: Logan K. Carter
- Published: 2026-10-21T20:04:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: 2001, volkswagen, beetle, rsi, bring a trailer, auction, 18000 kilometers, 86000 dollars, cars, culture
## 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSi
This 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSi is listed for auction on Bring A Trailer.
## Only 250 ever made
The Volkswagen Beetle RSi is one of only 250 ever produced, with chassis number 176.
## 221 horsepower engine
It features a naturally aspirated 3.2-liter VR6 engine producing 221 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque.
## 18,000 kilometers on odometer
This example has 18,000 kilometers on its odometer, equating to about 11,000 miles.
## Auction price
The Beetle RSi is listed for $86,000 with seven days left on the auction.
## What happens next
The winner of the auction may let the author drive their new toy in Los Angeles.
## Key takeaway

A 2001 Volkswagen Beetle RSi with 18,000 kilometers on the odometer is auctioned for $86,000.