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(from Volkswagen
Press Release) VOLKSWAGEN-RED BULL TOUAREG TDI TROPHY
TRUCK CLAIMS 13th POSITION FOR TROPHY TRUCK CLASS IN ITS INAUGURAL
BAJA 1000
ENSENADA, Mexico—After
more than 1,000 kilometers (634 miles) through some of the toughest
terrain imaginable, Volkswagen’s newly developed Baja Race Touareg
TDI prototype successfully crossed the finish line in Ensenda,
Mexico driven by veteran drivers Mark Miller and Ryan Arciero.
For the first time in
the 41-year history of the Baja 1000, a vehicle with innovative
clean diesel technology successfully competed in the demanding and
fiercely competitive high performance trophy truck class in the Baja
1000.
“Our aim for our first
Baja 1000 was to finish the event with our all-new Touareg TDI – and
we managed to do that. That’s why we’re really satisfied,” said
Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen. “It was the toughest
Baja I’ve ever driven, the track simply was mercilessly rough,”
commented Mark Miller, a multiple Baja winner, after arriving at the
finish early Saturday morning (November 22, 2008). “At our very
first running we immediately showed that the Touareg and the clean
TDI technology are a powerful package.”
The Baja Race Touareg
TDI experienced a defective seal on the gearbox during the race that
led to the necessary replacement of the entire gearbox causing a
major time loss for the team. “Ultimately, a simple seal had an
enormous effect with a big loss of time. This defect surprised us
because it had never occurred before,” said Don Tebbe, Project
Manager for the Arciero Miller Racing (AMR) team which, in close
collaboration with Volkswagen Motorsport, is responsible for the
development and fielding of the Baja Touareg. “Shortly before the
finish we also exchanged the rear differential just to be on the
safe side. From tests we knew that this part might possibly be at
the limit. Work on an improved version is already in progress,”
Tebbe added.
The Race Touareg TDI
Trophy Truck that ran the 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert
race in the SCORE Trophy Truck class was powered by a 5.5 liter V-12
clean diesel engine that produces 550 horsepower and 625 lbs.-ft. of
torque.
Staying true to the
off-road prowess that the Touareg is best known for, the
purpose-built Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck takes the Touareg’s
off-road tenaciousness to a whole new level. With a double A-Arm
front suspension that allows 25 inches of wheel travel, and a 4-link
rear suspension that allows 30 inches of wheel travel, combined with
Fox Racing Shocks, Eibach Coils and BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37x13.5x17
off-road tires the Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck had little
difficulty maneuvering the highly difficult and technical 634 mile
Baja 1000 course.
Chassis design and
production was handled by Arciero Miller Racing located in Foothill
Ranch, California. The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck features a
wheelbase of 125 inches, overall length of 213 inches, width of 92
inches, an overall height of 78 inches and weighs 5650 pounds. The
Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck Body was designed by the Volkswagen
Design Center located in Santa Monica, California.
The Volkswagen-Red Bull
Baja Race Touareg TDI was sponsored by Volkswagen of America, Inc.,
Red Bull, BFGoodrich Tires, Dow Automotive, Oakley, KMC Wheels and
Fox Shocks.
Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Founded in 1955,
Volkswagen of America, Inc. is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.
It is a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, headquartered in Wolfsburg,
Germany. Volkswagen is one of the world’s largest producers of
passenger cars and Europe’s largest automaker. Volkswagen sells the
Eos, Rabbit, New Beetle, New Beetle convertible, GTI, Jetta, Jetta
SportWagen, GLI, Passat, Passat wagon, Tiguan and Touareg 2 through
approximately 600 independent U.S. dealers. All 2009 Volkswagens
come standard-equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program. This
is important because the National Highway and Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) has called ESC the most effective new vehicle
safety technology since the safety belt. Visit Volkswagen of America
online at vw.com
