Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747

siko · 11-22-2006, 06:18 PM

Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747

This bit of news will no doubt be a big badge of honor for the few owners there are out there of the Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI. VW is hoping the number of Touareg TDI owners will grow, and demonstrated the diesel ute's mighty pulling power recently in a press event that pitted it against the standing weight of a Boeing 747. The Touareg was "lightly modified" with the addition of 7,030 kg (15,498 lbs.) of ballast weight (!) and the fitment of the 4.56 axle from Touareg V8 model. The latter mod turned out to be unnecessary since the driver, Uew Krieghoff, performed the stunt in the low ratio, second gear. Other than that, the Touareg was also fitted with a special tow adapter to marry the two vehicles together and wore outer body panels that made it look the same as the next gen Touareg being launched early next year. The engine, transmission, suspension, tires and brakes were all stock.

The plane used for the stunt was a decommissioned Boeing 747-200 that weighs 155 tons. VW had initially calculated the Touareg could successfully pull 200 tons, and had even done a dry run with a 190-ton Boeing 747-400. Unfortunately, the only plane that could be acquired for the PR stunt was this one that is usually used as a giant prop in films. Apparently it didn't put up much of a fight, as the Touareg towed the jet 150 meters at 5 mph before slowing itself and the plane to a stop with its stock brakes. Impressive indeed, and we think the Touareg V10 TDI has laid down the gauntlet for our domestic heavy haulers. Let's see what crazy objects the Ford Super-Duty, Chevy Silverado HD and Dodge Ram 3500 can tug around.

Follow the jump for more pics of the Touareg's towing exploits.

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CAR-NNOSSEUR · 11-22-2006, 06:28 PM

Great find!
This seals my chose for my next SUV!

Touareg V10 TDI

notic · 11-22-2006, 07:52 PM

thanks insane. now i'd like to see the Q7 W12 Tdi pull an A380!

warot · 11-22-2006, 09:17 PM

Anyone still not convinced about diesels? That is such an awesome picture, thanks!

phaeton · 11-23-2006, 12:21 AM

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Mirage77 · 11-23-2006, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notic

thanks insane. now i'd like to see the Q7 W12 Tdi pull an A380!

Q7 V12 TDI.

Good publicity stunt. I heard something about the V10 not being able to meet emission standards. Is this true?

phaeton · 11-23-2006, 12:58 AM

Not sure which standards your talking about but all TDI Touaregs have particle filters in them now

Choleric · 11-23-2006, 01:15 AM

Don't the guys at the worlds strongest man competitions due this too...

The Emperor · 11-23-2006, 03:35 AM

Holy c...!!!

This is insane!!!

Now i'll go out and see if my two boys can tow a B52...

Thanks, Martin!

cawimmer430 · 11-23-2006, 07:41 AM

No thanks, give me a Toyota Landcruiser V8 over this slow and smelly diesel anyday.

NOT.

11-22-2006, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
siko Devotee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 3,586 My Mood: Thanks: 815 Thanked 688 Times in 362 Posts	Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 This bit of news will no doubt be a big badge of honor for the few owners there are out there of the Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI. VW is hoping the number of Touareg TDI owners will grow, and demonstrated the diesel ute's mighty pulling power recently in a press event that pitted it against the standing weight of a Boeing 747. The Touareg was "lightly modified" with the addition of 7,030 kg (15,498 lbs.) of ballast weight (!) and the fitment of the 4.56 axle from Touareg V8 model. The latter mod turned out to be unnecessary since the driver, Uew Krieghoff, performed the stunt in the low ratio, second gear. Other than that, the Touareg was also fitted with a special tow adapter to marry the two vehicles together and wore outer body panels that made it look the same as the next gen Touareg being launched early next year. The engine, transmission, suspension, tires and brakes were all stock. The plane used for the stunt was a decommissioned Boeing 747-200 that weighs 155 tons. VW had initially calculated the Touareg could successfully pull 200 tons, and had even done a dry run with a 190-ton Boeing 747-400. Unfortunately, the only plane that could be acquired for the PR stunt was this one that is usually used as a giant prop in films. Apparently it didn't put up much of a fight, as the Touareg towed the jet 150 meters at 5 mph before slowing itself and the plane to a stop with its stock brakes. Impressive indeed, and we think the Touareg V10 TDI has laid down the gauntlet for our domestic heavy haulers. Let's see what crazy objects the Ford Super-Duty, Chevy Silverado HD and Dodge Ram 3500 can tug around. Follow the jump for more pics of the Touareg's towing exploits. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

11-22-2006, 06:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
CAR-NNOSSEUR Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 556 Thanks: 72 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 Great find! This seals my chose for my next SUV! Touareg V10 TDI

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notic Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 802 My Mood: Thanks: 179 Thanked 147 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 thanks insane. now i'd like to see the Q7 W12 Tdi pull an A380!

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warot Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 31 Thanked 93 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 Anyone still not convinced about diesels? That is such an awesome picture, thanks!

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phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 Direct link to Autoblog article - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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phaeton Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Australia - South Australia Posts: 1,165 Thanks: 1,040 Thanked 453 Times in 244 Posts	Re: Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 Not sure which standards your talking about but all TDI Touaregs have particle filters in them now

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cawimmer430 Contributor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mühldorf am Inn, Germany Posts: 6,249 Thanks: 2,362 Thanked 1,733 Times in 829 Posts	Re: Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 No thanks, give me a Toyota Landcruiser V8 over this slow and smelly diesel anyday. NOT.

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