Nice car Hugo. I'm currently collecting parts to build a SBC 283 front engine Super Beetle with either a custom chassis or a modified Chevy S-10 chassis.
Also, everyone, this isn't the first V8 bug, there are dozens out there, but Hugo's is still unique. Most I've seen have front mounted engines. Here's are a couple of links to some V8 bug chassis as well as a forum that features some cool V8 bugs!!!
V8 Bugs Forum (follow the link to the forum):
http://www.V8bugs.com/
You'll find BBC bugs here as well as SBC bugs. One of the BB bugs runs mid 9's in the 1/4 mile.
Here's another link to chassis plans for a V8 front mounted engine.
http://www.prostreetbug.com/
Here's some one actually building these plans:
http://carmensbugs.proboards102.com/...ead=1184096542