VooDooXII
10-09-2007, 10:05 PM
It'd have to be this.
Early Look: Volkswagen Touareg R50
Volkswagen has released images of its Touareg R50 ahead of the SUV's (http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-touareg-r50.html#) Australian Motor Show debut. Continuing with the R-series performance treatment — such as with the Golf R32 and the new Passat R36 — VW hails the Touareg R50 as "one of the most powerful SUVs in the world."
The Touareg R50 is based on the Touareg V10 TDi but sees a significant boost in output over the TDi's 313 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Power for the R50 is rated at 350 horsepower and an asphalt-shredding 627 lb-ft of torque. That added grunt is good for a 0-60 time of just 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 146 mph.
In addition to the boost in power, the R50 will also sport 21 inch wheels — which hide blue-painted brake calipers — a revised front clip, side skirts and wider fender flares. To keep the added speed under control, VW has also equipped the R50 with an upgraded suspension. The SUV's interior is sprinkled with the R50 logo, including on the headrests of the nappa leather seats and its stainless steel tread plates.
The Touareg R50 is set to go on sale in Germany this November with prices starting at €88,260.
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/september2007/vw-touareg-r50-1.jpg
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/september2007/vw-touareg-r50-3.jpg
I love the Touareg in V10 TDi guise, and this makes it even better. The interior is top class too. Of course...looking at the power vs. performance figures...I bet this thing weighs about three tons. I can't imagine how that engine will sound though. :yes:
I think the diesel V10 gave better mileage than the V8 Touareg. I don't know if that'll be the case for the R50 model though, because it's more of a "performance" vehicle.
DIESEL POWER!!!
Early Look: Volkswagen Touareg R50
Volkswagen has released images of its Touareg R50 ahead of the SUV's (http://www.leftlanenews.com/vw-touareg-r50.html#) Australian Motor Show debut. Continuing with the R-series performance treatment — such as with the Golf R32 and the new Passat R36 — VW hails the Touareg R50 as "one of the most powerful SUVs in the world."
The Touareg R50 is based on the Touareg V10 TDi but sees a significant boost in output over the TDi's 313 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. Power for the R50 is rated at 350 horsepower and an asphalt-shredding 627 lb-ft of torque. That added grunt is good for a 0-60 time of just 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 146 mph.
In addition to the boost in power, the R50 will also sport 21 inch wheels — which hide blue-painted brake calipers — a revised front clip, side skirts and wider fender flares. To keep the added speed under control, VW has also equipped the R50 with an upgraded suspension. The SUV's interior is sprinkled with the R50 logo, including on the headrests of the nappa leather seats and its stainless steel tread plates.
The Touareg R50 is set to go on sale in Germany this November with prices starting at €88,260.
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/september2007/vw-touareg-r50-1.jpg
http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/september2007/vw-touareg-r50-3.jpg
I love the Touareg in V10 TDi guise, and this makes it even better. The interior is top class too. Of course...looking at the power vs. performance figures...I bet this thing weighs about three tons. I can't imagine how that engine will sound though. :yes:
I think the diesel V10 gave better mileage than the V8 Touareg. I don't know if that'll be the case for the R50 model though, because it's more of a "performance" vehicle.
DIESEL POWER!!!