Race Touareg 3 – 2011 Volkswagon
August 30, 2012
Looks like Volkswagen has done it again, but this time they have vastly improved over the preceding version. The all new 2011 Touareg 3 is out and ready for its racing debut in the Dakar Rally. Volkswagen has claimed two straight trophies in the Dakar Rally for 2009 and 2010. The revamped Touareg is ready to tackle the 5000 mile journey through Chile and Argentina.
The Race Touareg 3 has quite the impressive specs
Body:
- Carbon Fiber and Kevlar body panels
- New LED Lights
- New Grill
- New Wheels
- Modified roof cooling scoops
Interior:
- Race Seats
- Navigation System
- Auxillary toggle switches (like the ford raptor)
Engine:
- Twin-Turbo 2.5 Liter Diesel Engine
- 296HP & 442 ft-lbs of torque
- 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds
- Top speed of 117 mph
Transmission:
- Five-speed sequential
- Triple-plate ceramic clutch
Chassis:
- Two CoilOver springs and shocks on each wheel
- Custom 16 inch BFGoodrich Tires 9.25 inches wide
- Steel Space Frame
