VW Touareg Trophy Truck V12 TDI: To be shown at LA Motor Show

Friday, November 14, 2008

VW Touareg Trophy Truck V12 TDI: To be shown at LA Motor Show

VW will showcase the VW Touareg Trophy Truck V12 TDI at the LA Motor Show.

Boasting a turbocharged diesel 5.5L V12 engine that puts out 550 horsepower and a stump-pulling 625 lb-ft of torque, the 5,650-pound race-prepped Touareg should have the guts to keep up with the rest of the field. This will be the first turbo-diesel ever to compete at the Baja 1000 in the Trophy Truck class. Custom double A-arms up front and a four-link rear suspension provide 25 and 30 inches of wheel travel, respectively, and 37-inch BFG's will do their best to provide traction. VeeDub is set to officially unveil the truck on November 19th, just ahead of the 41st running of the big race.