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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen showcased the breadth of
their diesel powered technology during a news conference today at the 2008
L.A. Auto Show. Volkswagen debuted its all-new 50-state compliant Touareg V6
TDI clean diesel SUV along with a purpose-built Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race
Touareg TDI Trophy Truck that will run this years Tecate SCORE Baja 1000.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081119/CLW109 )
The Touareg V6 TDI clean diesel is powered by a 3.0L, turbocharged six
cylinder engine capable of producing 221 horsepower and an impressive 407
lbs-ft. of torque. Utilizing common rail injection and the most advanced
catalytic converter system in the world, it meets the most stringent emission
requirements of California and will be available in all 50-states.
The Touareg V6 TDI will define a completely new generation of extremely
economical and low emissions SUV's, and reinforces Volkswagen commitment to
clean diesel technology as the most sensible alternative fuel vehicle
available today.
The Touareg V6 TDI drastically reduces fuel costs with one of the most
advanced diesel engines of our times. On the highway it attains an impressive
25 mpg according to EPA ratings, and with a fuel tank capacity of 26.4 gallons
it equates to a driving range of more than 600 miles to the tank, all while
emitting fewer emissions.
The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck that will run the 41st Annual Tecate
SCORE Baja 1000 desert race in the SCORE Trophy Truck class is powered by a
5.5 liter V-12 clean diesel engine that produces 550 horsepower and
625 lbs.-ft. of torque.
Staying true to the off-road prowess that the Touareg is best known for,
the purpose-built Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck takes the Touareg's off-road
tenaciousness to a whole new level. With a double A-Arm front suspension that
allows 25 inches of wheel travel, and a 4-link rear suspension that allows 30
inches of wheel travel, combined with Fox Racing Shocks, Eibach Coils and
BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37x13.5x17 off-road tires the Race Touareg TDI Trophy
Truck should have little difficulty maneuvering the highly difficult and
technical 634 mile Baja 1000 course.
Chassis design and production was handled by Arciero Miller Racing located
in Foothill Ranch, California. The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck features a
wheelbase of 125 inches, overall length of 213 inches, width of 92 inches, an
overall height of 78 inches and weighs 5650 pounds. The Race Touareg TDI
Trophy Truck Body was designed by the Volkswagen Design Center located in
Santa Monica, California.
The Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI is sponsored by Volkswagen
of America, Inc., Red Bull, BFGoodrich Tires, Dow Automotive, Oakley, KMC
Wheels and Fox Shocks.
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955, Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon,
Virginia. It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg,
Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world's largest producers of passenger cars
and Europe's largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the Eos, Rabbit, New Beetle,
New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat
wagon, Tiguan and Touareg 2 through approximately 600 independent U.S.
dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens come standard-equipped with Electronic
Stabilization Program. This is important because the National Highway and
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new
vehicle safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America
online at vw.com or www.media.vw.com to learn more.
SOURCE Volkswagen of America, Inc.
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