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2011 Volkswagen Touareg Race 3 Qatar Concept
At the first Qatar Motor Show, Volkswagen is presenting an exclusive SUV concept car for the first time. The Touareg Race 3 Qatar is a slightly tamer version of the Touareg 3 that started in the Dakar Rally at the beginning of January; this 306 hp Volkswagen could very well be the world's most talented street-legal SUV. (continued below)
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Touareg Race 3 Qatar: Street Legal Version of the Dakar Rally Race Car
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Source: Volkswagen | Published: Thu Jan 27, 2011 |
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This is a genuine Rally motorsport vehicle, like the one that was still
touring South America in the Dakar Rally two weeks ago and was built to
withstand the toughest rally race in the world. The vehicle now being shown in
Qatar is a version of the Race Touareg 3 - an SUV that can sprint to 60 mph in
less than six seconds - that is legally approved for use on public roadways. The
just over two meter wide body was slightly modified for road use. Instead of
16-inch wheels, new 18-inch wheels from BBS with a gold look are being used. The
"Race Touareg" signature - also in a golden color - stretches the entire length
of the vehicle's sides. In turn, it is perfectly coordinated with the exterior
paint in "Magic Morning," a white that has a slight gold shimmer to it.
The interior was completely redesigned; all that remained unmodified was the
safety cage. Without compromises also means an interior that offers easy
controls and is ergonomic. The interior has a well-organized appearance with
focus on the driving machine, and it is equipped with Recaro racing bucket
seats. Designers created an interior in so-called "Stealth look" that is
reminiscent of the aircraft of the same name. In tribute to the Dakar Rally, the
Dakar victories are etched in the anodized aluminum of the center console, right
next to the "Race Touareg" signature.
Other trim elements are treated in
Matt Carbon. Tuned to this is the roll cage in "Serpentino Grey Metallic."
Interior designers have upholstered the seat side supports and the door trim
panels with Nubuk leather in "Black" and "Pure Grey," while the center seat
panels are made from perforated Nappa leather in "Titan Black." Additional
accents include the two-tone seams and silver piping on the seat covers and
safety-related items painted in "Tornado Red." The only other ingredient that is
needed is some time to explore the world on a "360 degree route" in this
uncompromising car.
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
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R18 |
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Origin & Price |
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