VW Touareg R50 Gets Hotter V10 Diesel

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Mar 10, 2008 | 05:43 PM

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VW Touareg R50 Gets Hotter V10 Diesel

Volkswagen's Touareg R50 has a 345-horsepower version of the automaker's 5.0-liter V10 turbodiesel engine.

The Volkswagen Touareg R50 is priced at nearly $125,000 in the U.K.

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WOLFSBURG, Germany — Volkswagen has unveiled a powerful — and expensive — new variant of its Touareg off-roader, dubbed the R50.

The Touareg R50 gets a hotter version of VW's brawny 5.0-liter V10 TDI, uprated to 345 horsepower and a mind-numbing 627 pound-feet of torque. The extra muscle translates into better straight-line performance, including an astonishing 0-60-mph acceleration time of less than 6.7 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.

Despite the boost, VW says the Touareg's fuel economy remains unchanged at 18.7 mpg on the Europe combined cycle.

The R50 is fitted with a six-speed automatic gearbox, and its continuous damping control has been modified to lower the ride height by 0.8 inch. The vehicle rides on 21-inch Omanyt 10-spoke alloy wheels.

A Touareg R design package bundles a body-color roof spoiler and bumpers, wheel-arch extensions, a matte-chrome grille and honeycomb inserts in the airdams. Additional goodies in the cabin include Napa leather seats, door-sill protectors, R logos on the pedals and other detail items.

In the U.K., Volkswagen has priced the Touareg R50 at $124,900.

What this means to you: The Touareg R50 is a monster — and so is its sticker price. — Paul Lienert, Correspondent

Source: http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...cleId=125087#2

Mar 10, 2008 | 06:02 PM

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ooo very nice, i like it

Mar 11, 2008 | 03:36 AM

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I would love to own one of those higher trim level Touareg. 627 pound-feet of torque is just awesome.

Mar 11, 2008 | 02:09 PM

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Love it!

Mar 12, 2008 | 10:39 PM

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That Color Is Great!!!

Mar 13, 2008 | 06:54 AM

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Aggressive.

Mar 13, 2008 | 07:11 AM

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Not usually a fan of big SUV's, but that is nice!

The German manufacturers do have a way with aggressive, but stylish designs.

Mar 13, 2008 | 07:37 AM

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Looks sweet.

Mar 13, 2008 | 07:59 AM

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Thats great and all, but I'd rather see the Toureg TDI have a smaller displacement, less power, and better fuel economy. Oh and of course cheaper! It just seems a little much for a VW.

Mar 13, 2008 | 08:02 AM

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Looks nice for a SUV

Mar 13, 2008 | 08:14 AM

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Nice! The "R" treatment for the Toureg ala the "R" treatment for the VW Golf (R32). Can we expect more performance R versions from VW?

Mar 13, 2008 | 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SLegacy99

Thats great and all, but I'd rather see the Toureg TDI have a smaller displacement, less power, and better fuel economy. Oh and of course cheaper! It just seems a little much for a VW.

there is V6 of course... even 4cly if I am not mistaken, in Europe... Costs about the same as LC120.