{"product_id":"full-throttle-ft560-high-performance-agm-battery-12v-560-cca-group-26r","title":"Full Throttle FT560 AGM Battery | 12V Group 26R Universal | 560 CCA Sealed Dual-Purpose","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Throttle FT560 AGM Battery | 12V, 560 CCA, BCI Group 26R\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eFull Throttle FT560\u003c\/b\u003e is a high-performance \u003cb\u003eAGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery\u003c\/b\u003e — 12 volts, 560 cold cranking amps, BCI Group 26R case size. Engineered by Fullriver, it's a \u003cb\u003edual-purpose\u003c\/b\u003e battery built for vintage restorations, performance street builds, off-road vehicles, and car audio, wherever a maintenance-free, leak-proof, vibration-resistant battery is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose AGM?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGM batteries use fiberglass mats saturated with electrolyte instead of free-flowing acid. The result: \u003cb\u003eno spillage risk\u003c\/b\u003e, no acid corrosion of nearby chassis components, vibration resistance well beyond conventional flooded batteries, the ability to mount in any orientation (including on its side), and significantly longer service life under deep-cycle conditions. On a classic VW the battery lives under the rear seat or in the front trunk — acid leaks from a failing conventional battery destroy floor pans and wiring, and AGM construction eliminates that risk entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUniversal (by case size):\u003c\/b\u003e Any 12V application using a BCI Group 26R battery — fit by case size and terminal orientation, not by vehicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClassic VW:\u003c\/b\u003e Beetle, Karmann Ghia, Type 3 (12V applications, 1967+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAlso suits:\u003c\/b\u003e Off-road and racing (vibration-resistant, leak-proof), car audio (deep-cycle capability), hot rods, customs, and resto-mods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVerify Group 26R fits your battery tray.\u003c\/b\u003e BCI Group 26R is a common size, but VW Beetle battery trays vary by year — some accept Group 26R directly, others were sized for smaller Group U1 or similar. Measure your tray before ordering. The Group 26R is approximately 8.3\" L × 6.8\" W × 7.8\" H.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance-Free:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully sealed — no topping up, no spills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeak-Proof \u0026amp; Vibration-Resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e AGM construction survives high-vibration and off-road use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAny-Orientation Mounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Can be mounted in any position, including on its side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDual-Purpose:\u003c\/b\u003e Cranks like a starting battery and tolerates deeper discharges like a deep-cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 volts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCold Cranking Amps (CCA):\u003c\/b\u003e 560\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/b\u003e BCI Group 26R (approx. 8.3\" L × 6.8\" W × 7.8\" H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e AGM, dual-purpose (starting + deep cycle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintenance-free (sealed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting:\u003c\/b\u003e Any orientation, including on side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Fullriver (Full Throttle product line)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill this fit under the rear seat of my Beetle?\u003c\/b\u003e Depends on the year and any battery tray modifications. Many late-model Beetles (post-1970) accept Group 26R. Earlier Beetles may need tray modification. Measure the existing tray dimensions before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs 560 CCA enough to crank my air-cooled engine?\u003c\/b\u003e For a stock or mildly-modified Type 1 engine, yes — easily. 560 CCA is plenty for any air-cooled VW including high-compression performance engines. For larger Type 4 engines or modified high-compression race builds, verify your engine's specific cold-start current draw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I charge this with a regular charger?\u003c\/b\u003e You can with caution, but a proper AGM-compatible charger or a \"smart\" multi-stage charger is strongly recommended. AGM batteries don't tolerate overcharging well, and old-style high-output chargers can damage them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the warranty?\u003c\/b\u003e Verify warranty terms with Fullriver — check the included paperwork for specifics. AGM batteries typically have 1–3 year manufacturer warranties depending on the model and application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this 6V compatible?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This is a 12V battery. For 6V applications (1966 and earlier VWs running original 6V electrical), look for a 6V-specific battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhy \"dual-purpose\"?\u003c\/b\u003e The FT560 is designed to both crank an engine (high-amperage burst) and tolerate deeper discharges than a pure starting battery. Pure starting batteries fail quickly if deeply discharged; pure deep-cycle batteries don't crank cold engines well. Dual-purpose covers both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWiring up your build? Browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-beetle\"\u003eVW Beetle\u003c\/a\u003e parts, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eAll VW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of your electrical and restoration needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44710220988531,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/1775590474733.png?v=1775759676","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/full-throttle-ft560-high-performance-agm-battery-12v-560-cca-group-26r","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}