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The answers to those questions might very well be found among an intriguing trio of project vehicles built specially for the SEMA Show. The Jetta R GT, Passat R GT and Touareg R GT are not just flights of fancy branding. The badging on each of these one-offs tells a story of advanced platforms enriched with strategic applications of factory and aftermarket expertise.
The Touareg R GT is nothing less than the pure essence of a high-performance luxury SUV. What was formerly a 2005 model with a V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission is now a 500-horsepower road-carver that doubles as a luxurious limousine. Like the other R GT models on display at SEMA, the Touareg has an HPA-built twin-turbocharged V6 under the hood, special chassis enhancements, a KW Variant 3-way coilover suspension, and a high-performance braking system supplied by Brembo.
The Touareg's revised lines give it the look of a well-bred urban cruiser. A Volkswagen Individual body kit, gleaming silver paint, and 10 x 22-inch custom-built, forged-aluminum, mono-block Avus® wheels mounted with Michelin ultra-high-performance Diamaris tires lend it a commanding visual presence that matches the powertrain's dominating performance.
Front sport bucket seats, an integrated single roll hoop, and the safety systems required for a weekend at the track are complemented by the luxury of black leather upholstery with gray suede centers, a Bugatti spun-aluminum trim kit by Volkswagen Individual, a black Apple iPod module, and rear PSP system.
Street and track performance has not yet been measured, but with its 500 horsepower and massive torque, the Touareg R GT will certainly be an extreme expression of 'Fun to Drive.'. More conventional measures of its superior dynamics will soon appear in the enthusiast press.Source - Volkswagen Automotive Group
The Touareg R GT is nothing less than the pure essence of a high-performance luxury SUV. What was formerly a 2005 model with a V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission is now a 500-horsepower road-carver that doubles as a luxurious limousine. Like the other R GT models on display at SEMA, the Touareg has an HPA-built twin-turbocharged V6 under the hood, special chassis enhancements, a KW Variant 3-way coilover suspension, and a high-performance braking system supplied by Brembo.
The Touareg's revised lines give it the look of a well-bred urban cruiser. A Volkswagen Individual body kit, gleaming silver paint, and 10 x 22-inch custom-built, forged-aluminum, mono-block Avus® wheels mounted with Michelin ultra-high-performance Diamaris tires lend it a commanding visual presence that matches the powertrain's dominating performance.
Front sport bucket seats, an integrated single roll hoop, and the safety systems required for a weekend at the track are complemented by the luxury of black leather upholstery with gray suede centers, a Bugatti spun-aluminum trim kit by Volkswagen Individual, a black Apple iPod module, and rear PSP system.
Street and track performance has not yet been measured, but with its 500 horsepower and massive torque, the Touareg R GT will certainly be an extreme expression of 'Fun to Drive.'. More conventional measures of its superior dynamics will soon appear in the enthusiast press.Source - Volkswagen Automotive Group
2005 Volkswagen Touareg R GT |
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| Year | 2005 |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Touareg R GT |
| Engine Location | Front |
| Drive Type | AWD |
| Engine [Optional Engines] | |
| Engine Configuration | V |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Aspiration/Induction | Twin-turbocharged |
| Displacement | 3.20 L | 195.3 cu in. | 3201 cc. |
| Valves | 24 valves. 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Horsepower | 500.00 BHP (368 KW) |
| HP / Liter | 156.3 BHP / Liter |
| Dimensions | |
| Cargo Volume | 71.00 cu. ft. |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.5 Gal |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Exterior | |
| Length | 187.201 in | 4754.9 mm. |
| Width | 75.951 in | 1929.2 mm. |
| Wheelbase | 112.401 in | 2855 mm. |
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| Suspension | |
| Suspension | KW Variant 3-way coilover suspension |
| Steering | |
| Rack and Pinion with Power Assist | |
| Tires / Wheels | |
| Tires | 255/60HR17 |
| Wheels | Front : 10 x 22-inch forged-aluminum, mono-block Avus Rear : 10 x 22-inch forged-aluminum, mono-block Avus |
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