Volkswagen Touareg
The Volkswagen Touareg created by the German automaker Volkswagen Group. It was manufactured at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant and is the first luxury mid-size SUV from Volkswagen. The first generation (2002–2010) offered five, six, eight, ten and twelve-cylinder engine choices.
TOUAREG NAMESAKE
The Tuareg people, also spelled Twareg or Touareg, are a large Berber ethnic group that principally inhabit the Saharan interior and North Africa.
Traditionally nomadic sheep pastors, they are a semi-nomadic people who practice Islam, and are descended from the indigenous Berber communities of Northern Africa. Tuareg people are credited with the spreading of Islam in North Africa and the adjacent Sahel region.[15]
Since prehistoric times, Tuareg peoples have been organizing caravans for trading across the Sahara desert.
One of the most important trade routes across the Sahara was to the west - the Taghaza Trail - from the oasis town of Aoudaghost to the Atlantic coast.
2008 Touareg Stats
INTERIOR:
Front head room: 39 "
Rear head room: 38 "
Front shoulder room: 58 "
Rear shoulder room: 57 "
Front leg room: 41.3 "
Rear leg room: 35.6 "
Luggage capacity: 31.0 Cu.Ft.
Maximum cargo capacity: 71.0 Cu.Ft.
Standard seating: 5
PERFORMANCE
Base engine size: 5.0 Liters
Base engine type: V-10
Horsepower: 310 Hp
Horsepower rpm: 3,750
Torque: 553 Lb-Ft.
Torque rpm: 2,000
Payload: 963 Lbs.
Maximum towing capacity: 7,716 Lbs.
Drive type: All-Wheel
Turning radius: 19.0 ''
EXTERIOR
Length: 187.2 "
Body width: 75.9 "
Body height: 68.0 "
Wheelbase: 112.4 "
Ground clearance: 6.3 "
Curb: 5,825 Lbs.
Gross weight: 7,055 Lbs.
FUEL
Fuel tank capacity: 26.4 Gal.EPA mileage estimates: 15 City / 20 Hwy
MECHANICAL
Engine: 5.0L V-10
Engine - valve train DOHC Turbo charger Twin Turbo
Recommended fuel: Diesel
Brakes: 4-Wheel Disc
Anti-lock braking system: (ABS)4-Wheel
Brake assist; Std
Drive type: 4XMOTION All Wheel
4WD shift: Electronic
Exhaust: Stainless Steel
Steering: Rack And Pinion
Speed sensitive steering: Servotronic
SUSPENSION
Suspension tuning: Regular
Ride control: Std
Adaptive suspension: Std
Height adjustable suspension:
Automatic W/Driver Control
Automatic level control: 4-Corner
Front suspension type: Double Wishbone
Front anti-roll bar: Std
Front shocks: Gas-Pressurized
Front springs: Air
Rear suspension type: Multi-Link
Rear anti-roll bar: Std
Rear shocks: Gas-Pressurized
Rear springs: Air
Electronic stability system: Std
Sequential shift control: Tiptronic
Transmission: 6-Spd W/OD
Axle ratio: 3.27
Locking/limited slip differential :Opt
Traction control: ABS And Driveline
History of Racing
From all around the world, the power of the Touareg has competed in multiple races pushing both machine and racer.
Pikes Peak: VW TDI's competed in the 85th running. The three Touaregs took first, second, and third place including setting a new division record for the fastest time with a diesel power vehicle.
Baja 500: won by a 2.5L R5 in 2007
Dakar Rally: In 2006, the new Race Touareg 2 placed 2nd and received the highest ever spot for a diesel model.
Cape to Cape: In 2015, a Touareg V6 TDI set the world record time of 9 days, 4 hours, 9 minutes, and 27 seconds completing the 19,000km run.
