Volkswagen R50

[Canadian Turbo]

From the cool 'R cars we will probably never see the R50....

In another world premiere for the Australian International Motor Show, Volkswagen has announced it will unveil its new Touareg R50 in Sydney next week (11 October). Developed by a team of specialists at Volkswagen Individual GmbH, the Touareg R50 is one of the most powerful SUVs in the world. While Volkswagen has yet to announce detailed specifications, it promises the R50 boasts "generous" increases on the 230kW of power and 750Nm of torque produced by the current V10 TDi model on which it is based. Bigger wheels and tyres and tweaked suspension complete the high-performance package. Volkswagen Individual GmbH has also designed new exterior and interior features to reflect the R philosophy.

The R50 is the third model to appear under Volkswagen's sporty R label, following in the footsteps of the Golf R32 and the new Passat R36 - which was launched last month at the Frankfurt motor show. All three models have 4MOTION all-wheel drive to guarantee optimal traction.

[Speed Cat]

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Man We need to start getting R series VW's

[Smarty39]

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Now THAT is hot! I always told myself that one day I'll get a Cayenne...but if the two were side by side, it'd be a tough choice.

[Kordain]

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Ill help you with that,

The cayenne is bugly and looks like a Hyundai!

[Compton]

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That thing looks nuts!

Id buy it if i could afford it.

[The Brice]

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I finally see an SUV I'd be willing to buy and I'm pretty sure we'll never get to see it here!! It's a damn shame.

[Stonewall]

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I was all like "nice looking body kit" until I reread it and saw it had the V10 TDI to boot, now I am like "hot damn!"

[Canadian Turbo]

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Some more info:

In a world premiere, Volkswagen will be presenting the Touareg R50 on October 11 at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. Its power of 258 kW / 350 HP (at 3,500 rpm) and 627 Pound-feet of torquepositions the new Touareg version among the most powerful SUVs in the world. The Touareg R50 can be ordered in Germany at prices starting at $124,358; it will be introduced to the market this November.

The engine characteristic of the Touareg R50 is marked by a torque level nearly unattainable by the competition: The V10 TDI of the Touareg R50 develops its enormous power of 627 pound-feet at a low 2,000 rpm. The turbo diesel was derived from the well-known ten cylinder with 230 kW / 313 PS. Adjustments to its turbo charging and modified engine management enabled a 28 kW / 37 PS increase in power and a considerable 100 Newton-meter increase in maximum torque. Under these new parameters, the SUV accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.7 seconds (production car: 7.4 seconds); its top speed is 235 km/h. In relation to engine power and vehicle size, the fuel consumption of the production ten-cylinder diesel equipped with a particulate filter is a moderate 9.6 liters per 100 km (highway) and 12.6 liters per 100 km (overall). Despite big gains in power and torque, its DIN fuel consumption values have remained constant compared to the Touareg V10 TDI.

In keeping with the performance potential of the R50, Volkswagen Individual designed new exterior and interior features according to the R philosophy. From the outside, the new Touareg R50 is easy to recognize with its 21-inch Omanyt type alloy wheels and size 295 tires, blue painted brake calipers, discrete wheel well flares, side skirts and distinctive bumpers (Sport Design Package), as well as a modified radiator grille (in a matte finish chrome).

Offered exclusively on the Touareg R50 is the car color "Biscay blue". Blue hues of this type have been typical of the high-powered R models since the first Golf R32 was introduced in the year 2002. Offered as optional car colors on the Touareg R50 are "Campanella white", "Reflex silver", "Black Magic" and "Atacam gray".

The car’s extensive features also include an air suspension sport chassis: The so-called "Driving dynamics package with adaptive roll compensation" and chassis lowered by twenty millimeter supplements the "Sport" mode of the manually or automatically controlled air suspension by achieving a stiffer spring rate.

On the inside, the SUV’s features include a sport seating system in anthracite-colored nappa leather with R50 logo integrated in the headrests. The logo was also integrated in the stainless steel tread plates. Also in keeping with the sporty character of the Touareg is the light-colored "engine spin" decor of the interior – a metallic structure similar to that previously used on race cars – as well as metal worked caps for the accelerator and brake pedals. A R50 logo also decorates the gearshift lever of the six-speed automatic transmission (Tiptronic). Standard features the Touareg R50 also include a winter package (including seat heating for the rear seats), the Premium Memory Package (including electrically adjustable seats, steering column and seatbelt height), net partition behind the rear seats and a ski sack.

[s1lv3rst0neVR6]

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Yeah thats gotta be one of the sexiest SUV's. But as for Smarty39? Go Cayenne.

mmmmmmm


It just looks so mean from the front. Very sleek and agressive. mmmmm Porsche.

and when theres a Twin turbo V8 spitting out 500hp and 520 lb-ft of torque... Need I say more?

[RedMile04]

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Why wouldnt this come here? Isnt the only reason the r32 isnt here, is because the front bumper doesnt pass the 5km/h test. Why does that automatically mean this wont come too?

[Coker Rat]

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cool!

[Bullfrog]

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V10 Is Not A Huge Seller In Can Eh Duh.

[RobG]

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A Friend Just brought up a V10 from the States, All I can say is that it is a stong power plant that runs smooth and quiet. I hope to bring him and this truck to the next meet.

[R_Ethug]

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do it.. i've been and driven a v8 treg and that thing was awesome! i'd love to see the v10