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Simraceway launches the VW Baja Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck

Developed by the Volkswagen Design Center in Santa Monica, California, and unveiled at the 2008 LA Auto Show, the Baja Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck was created to contest the 41st Annual Baja 1000 desert race of 2009.

Despite its name, this purpose-built racer bears only a passing resemblance to the manufacturer’s road-going four-wheel-drive SUV, with its double A-Arm front suspension and four-link rear suspension (which allow a massive 25 and 30 inches of wheel travel respectively), Fox Racing Shocks, Eibach Coils, BFGoodrich Baja KRT off-road tires, and 125-inch wheelbase marking it out as an entirely different animal.

Thanks to its 5.5-liter V12 clean-diesel engine, it also proved to be unique amongst the Baja 1000′s competitors, becoming the first turbodiesel Trophy Truck to compete in the race. However despite its green credentials, the powerplant’s 550 bhp still managed to propel the towering Touareg to a respectable 13th position in the 634-mile race.

Log-in to buy the $7.48 planet-saving, record-breaking Volkswagen Baja Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck on Simraceway today and take it, well, anywhere you want! Read more…

2011 Volkswagen XL1 Concept

On this week, at the Qatar Motor Show from January 26 to 29 Volkswagen car maker unveiled the third iteration and the latest in a series of two-seater concept hybrid diesel-electric, the new Super XL1 efficient vehicles (SEV) in the Hall. 2011 VW XL1 concept different with its predecessors, now more more conventional approach with the automaker dropping the narrow packaging and tandem seating of the L1 in favor of a much better looking and practical design with the driver and passenger placed next to each.

The new XL1 features an even more impressive design, plus it’s a plug-in hybrid that combines a 48 HP two cylinder TDI engine with a 27 HP E-motor, a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG), and a lithium-ion battery. The battery can be charged from a conventional household electric outlet. Read more…

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

Volkswagen Passat Alltrack, 4WD 4 x 4 version
The beginning of 2012 sees the arrival and the official presentation of the new Volkswagen Passat Alltrack, all-wheel-drive version of the famous German Variant. A more robust version and at ease in the winding paths, which adds a spirit as off-road range Passat Volkswagen Tiguan to 2012.

Look more muscular
The changes are not limited to the distribution of traction but also the aesthetic appearance. The offroad version Passat Alltrack Gets a new look with revised front and rear bumpers and designed taking inspiration from the more muscular or Tiguan from Volkswagen Tuareg. Also changing wheel arches, expanded and clad in black plastic to emphasize new muscles of the Volkswagen Passat.

Despite these aesthetic changes remain the same size than the traditional model, 4.77 m long and 1.82 m. Increased the height from the ground up with new raised suspension of 30 millimeters and stiffer, which bring the belly of Volkswagen Passat Alltrack to 165 mm in height from the asphalt.

Equipment and driver assistance systems by 4WD
Another feature of a true off-road vehicle is the presence of “Volkswagen off-road” borrowed from large SUV of the German automaker. This system works in departure and up to 30 km/h, and electronically controls some functions including differential, ABS electronic control, torque control, Hill Descent and in cars equipped with automatic shutter points also exchange to provide a more focused off-road performance.

Engine Range
While in Europe will also be available in front-wheel-drive versions and with gasoline engine in the United Kingdom, buyers will be able to choose only a 2.0-litre turbodiesel, with CV or CV 138b 168b, both equipped with Volkswagen’s 4Motion, with less powerful version equipped with six-speed manual transmission.

Volkswagen Eos by MR Racing

A pink Volkswagen Eos was designed by the famous German studio MR Design, which has prepared a new preparation kit dedicated to the coupe-cabriolet, designed to please the female audience and able to break one of the biggest stereotypes of the world ‘car. Aesthetically the car has many details in MR pink stickers on the sides and windshield design, capsules and a cover, emergency kit that includes fluorescent jacket, set of nails and a parking disc, all in pink.

Also present were the special 19-inch wheels Barracuda black, with a special frame which is always characterized by Swarovski crystals in pink. The wheels fit great sport tires Dunlop Sport Maxx. For what concerns instead the mechanical part, drive the supercharged 1.4-liter TSI petrol from 122 hp and 200 Nm of torque gained 30 hp and 50 Nm of torque. Inside the car there are many details such as sports aluminum pedals, a three-spoke steering wheel and shift knob, both of which are covered in leather, which were taken from the Golf GTI.

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Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line

The new Volkswagen Tiguan facelift – perhaps to mitigate the lack of personality, lost after the recent make-up that made it all too similar to other cars of the automobile – with flirty dresses to do with a sports suit: it is called R-Line and is the new set of customization that the brand of the Volkswagen Group has designed to strengthen the body and interior of the SUV. Indeed, to tell the truth are two packages: to be exact, the brand has decided to dedicate the Teutonic premium crossover involved an accessory kit with details on the body and outward instead of another that includes elements for the interior of the Volkswagen Tiguan facelift. The new Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line will be on the road in a few days, according to initial indications, at a price of 2,460 euros for the exterior package and 840 euros for the package exterior, which, however, you must add 2,120 euros if you also want to The Vienna leather upholstery for the interior. The R-Line kit can be chosen only in combination with the setting up Sport & Style and then only for the 1.4-liter TSI petrol engine with 160 horsepower, 2.0-liter TSI petrol and 211 hp 2.0-liter TDI with 140 horsepower or 170 horsepower.

The new Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is equipped with a new front bumper fascia, Mallory sports alloy wheels 19-inch five-spoke painted Sterling Silver Silver, a new rear bumper fascia, a new spoiler above the rear window, new sports seats, a new steering wheel specific, exclusive upholstery and decorative inserts and aluminum pedals. Complete the special appropriation – able to distinguish the version of the SUV marketed by other German car – the range of exterior colors: shades are five proposals and that Reflex Silver Metallic, Candy White, Deep Black Pearl Effect, Pepper Grey Metallic and Night Blue Metallic.

WCS: Tristan Herbert and Brimtek Motorsports win in St. Petersburg

Photo: © 2011 James Boone

Late last year, Tristan Herbert finished 11th in his debut World-Challenge race. Over the weekend he took the Brimtek Motorsports VW GTI to a first ever win in the WC. With a lot of movement throughout the race, Tristan was able to take his 3rd place start to a win over Lawson Aschenbach by almost a second. Gallery after the jump!

“This is the perfect example of why people get involved with local programs in SCCA,” Herbert said. “That’s where I started, with a driver’s school with the [Washington, D.C. Region] and worked my way up. This is exactly why you get into racing, and what you can do with it if you stick to it and work really hard. It’s awesome, it hasn’t even hit me yet.”

At the start, our bud Chip Herr and Herbert quickly overtook Aschenbach, with Tristan moving past Herr by the third lap.

With a caution out, the Brimtek Motorsport team made a costly mistake, went around the pace car and made a full lap up on their competitors. The class was not given the order to move around the pace car.

Officials called Herbert into pits and let him back out after Chip Herr went by.

At first this looked bad but Herbert quickly reeled in Herr by lap 22 and went by. Aschenbach was not done yet, as he was on the move but would end up 2nd, 0.737 off the VW GTI. Herr ended up 13th overall after issues hit the Mazda RX-8. Read more…

Volkswagen Multivan BlueMotion

Volkswagen is presenting the show in Geneva on Multivan Bluemotion, which instantly earns the title of the version with the lowest consumption in the entire history of the range. The 7-seater model is indeed capable of an average of 6.4 l/100 km with emissions of 169 g / km of CO2, thanks to the 2.0 TDI 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, with Start / Stop system and recovery energy during braking.

The Multivan BlueMotion also has a low coefficient of rolling tires 16 “and some aerodynamic devices, and is distinguished visually by the color Glacier Blue Metallic. The cockpit is equipped with upholstery and chrome trim and design Scout steel effect, while among the standard accessories include tire pressure sensors, air conditioning and cruise control. This version will be available from spring 2011 at a price not yet determined.

2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Short Road Test

Volkswagen has not always been in search of design intelligent products in the Passat W8, or better known in the Phaeton, but the new 2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI is like a triumphant symphony in three strategic SUV: petrol engine usually Hybrid and diesel.

The hybrid is the new star of the lineup for several reasons: it would be able to go, technology-Eye effect and the ability to disable the gas engine at speeds up to 99 miles per hour, which makes attractive to those who are electric and hybrid Rating as a solution. But if you do not mind an external flash to 60 km / h, 6.9 seconds for the hybrid and 5.9 do not mind saving a nice chunk of dough in the process, the diesel Touareg is the alt-fuel for you. He has an impressive fuel consumption of 2.5 tons and SUV standards a couple of the tide. Also, I never pass a penny on the candles. Read more…

2011 Volkswagen Golf24 Race Car

We get information from carsession.com about Volkswagen Automaker. The information is Volkswagen car maker has unveiled new cars race series, it’s named 2011 Volkswagen Golf24 Race Car and will return at 2011 Nurburgring 24 hour race challenger. Equipped with four-wheel drive and developing 433 hp, the dramatic racing version of Volkswagen’s best-selling model has already undergone initial testing ahead of the legendary 24-hour race, regarded as one of the toughest tests in the motorsport calendar.

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Chicago 2011: Volkswagen debuts turbocharged 2012 Jetta GLI, priced from $23,495

When Volkswagen first debuted the new-for-2011 Jetta sedan, we were told that a total of four engine choices would be available. The standard Jetta makes use of the naturally aspirated 2.0- and 2.5-liter mills, as well as the much-loved 2.0-liter TDI powerplant. The final engine in this set – Volkswagen’s turbocharged 2.0-liter four – now makes its debut under the hood of the 2012 Jetta GLI, which gets its official reveal at this week’s Chicago Auto Show.

Think of the Jetta GLI as a bigger, fatter GTI. Just like in the smaller hatchback, the 2.0-liter turbo-four produces 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque, mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or VW’s DSG automatic. The Jetta GLI uses the same XDS cross differential system that debuted in the GTI, which assists in controlling wheel spin and understeer during cornering.

The Jetta GLI is available in three trim levels – GLI, GLI Autobahn and GLI Autobahn Navigation – priced from $23,495, $25,545 and $26,445, respectively. The base GLI comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, smoked taillights and a revised front fascia, not to mention enhanced suspension geometry for better engagement out on the road. The GLI Autobahn ups the ante with a set of 18-inch alloys, dual-zone climate control, heated leatherette seats and a new Fender premium audio system. The top-trim GLI Autobahn Navigation adds, well, navigation, as well as push-button start.
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