VW confirms R-Touareg in the works

Just_me · 02-19-2007, 11:50 AM

Volkswagen is working on a new hard-edged ‘R’ version of its Touareg SUV to join the Passat R36 and Golf R32 in its performance car lineup. Unlike the gasoline engines found in the R36 and R32, AutoTelegraaf reports that the R-Touareg will get a more powerful version of the 4.9L V10 TDI diesel engine. Apparently, the information was leaked by an overzealous VW employee during a media presentation.
German tuners have already squeezed around 365hp from this engine, but this engine is all about the massive torque figures, which should border on the ridiculous with the uprated engine. The standard model gets 750Nm, but at least one tuner has broken the 850Nm mark already. It’s also likely the Touareg will be called the R50 if it follows the naming convention of its stablemates.

The final version will most likely resemble the R-line Touareg (pictured) that’s currently available as a package through VW Individual, VW’s own customizing company. Expect the R-Touareg to feature a similar bumper design, the same subtle spoilers and a sporty wheel and tire combo.

It’s possible this Touareg will be joined by a more powerful 450hp version equipped with a W12 engine, but it seems unlikely as it would be competition for the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.

ree · 02-19-2007, 11:55 AM

Looks great...wouldn't drive this car offroad, but the design is

!

Just_me · 02-19-2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ree

Looks great...wouldn't drive this car offroad, but the design is

!

NOTE: the picture is not the R-version
"The final version will most likely resemble the R-line Touareg"

ree · 02-19-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

NOTE: the picture is not the R-version
"The final version will most likely resemble the R-line Touareg"

Didn't notice it!! But the R-Line Touareg is great anyway!

cawimmer430 · 02-19-2007, 12:03 PM

The ML63 AMG has just gotten some competition.

Mikael · 02-19-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

The ML63 AMG has just gotten some competition.

You mean Cayenne Turbo S isn't?

ree · 02-19-2007, 01:06 PM

I think, he means this: 450hp W12!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Just_me

It’s possible this Touareg will be joined by a more powerful 450hp version equipped with a W12 engine, but it seems unlikely as it would be competition for the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.

cawimmer430 · 02-19-2007, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bmer

You mean Cayenne Turbo S isn't?

That too?

How many horsepower does the Cayenne Turbo S have?

Just_me · 02-19-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cawimmer430

That too?

How many horsepower does the Cayenne Turbo S have?

500 hp...

Mikael · 02-19-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

500 hp...

I just noticed that the Turbo S (520 hp/720 Nm) has been replaced with new Cayenne Turbo which has 500 hp (the previous Turbo had 450 hp). Not new Turbo S at least yet...

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Just_me Expert Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 12,612 Thanks: 741 Thanked 2,035 Times in 1,028 Posts	VW confirms R-Touareg in the works Volkswagen is working on a new hard-edged ‘R’ version of its Touareg SUV to join the Passat R36 and Golf R32 in its performance car lineup. Unlike the gasoline engines found in the R36 and R32, AutoTelegraaf reports that the R-Touareg will get a more powerful version of the 4.9L V10 TDI diesel engine. Apparently, the information was leaked by an overzealous VW employee during a media presentation. German tuners have already squeezed around 365hp from this engine, but this engine is all about the massive torque figures, which should border on the ridiculous with the uprated engine. The standard model gets 750Nm, but at least one tuner has broken the 850Nm mark already. It’s also likely the Touareg will be called the R50 if it follows the naming convention of its stablemates. The final version will most likely resemble the R-line Touareg (pictured) that’s currently available as a package through VW Individual, VW’s own customizing company. Expect the R-Touareg to feature a similar bumper design, the same subtle spoilers and a sporty wheel and tire combo. It’s possible this Touareg will be joined by a more powerful 450hp version equipped with a W12 engine, but it seems unlikely as it would be competition for the Audi Q7 V12 TDI.

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