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Volkswagen Touareg I (7L, facelift 2006) 6.0 W12 48V Sport (500 Hp)
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Volkswagen Touareg:
The Volkswagen Touareg is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen since 2002. The vehicle is named after the nomadic Tuareg people, inhabitants of the Saharan interior in North Africa. The Touareg was originally developed with the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 and as of October 2020, the Touareg was developed with the Audi Q8, the Bentley Bentayga and the Lamborghini Urus, which shares their MLB Evo platform and chassis. The first generation offered five, six, eight, ten, and twelve-cylinder engine choices....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (7L, facelift 2006) Overview:
Volkswagen Touareg (I (7L, facelift 2006)). With 550 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2560 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 5.5 s). The top speed reaches 280 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
6.0 W12 48V Sport (500 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The pinnacle of Touareg performance, offering supercar-rivalling acceleration and an incredibly smooth, powerful W12 engine.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is exceptionally high, making this a choice for those prioritizing ultimate performance and exclusivity over running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent off-road capability with advanced 4MOTION system
- • Luxurious and well-built interior
- • Wide range of powerful and refined engines
- • High towing capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality
Cons:
- • High fuel consumption for petrol and larger diesel engines
- • Complex electronics and potential for expensive repairs (especially V10/W12)
- • Heavy vehicle, impacting agility and economy
- • Some interior plastics can show wear over time
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (7L): 2005 - 2006).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Volkswagen |
| Model: | Touareg |
| Generation: | I (7L, facelift 2006) |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.0 W12 48V Sport (500 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2006 |
| End of production: | 2010 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 500 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 83.4 Hp/l [100mm more] |
| Torque: | 550 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | BJN, CFRA More details about the engine BJN, CFRA |
| Engine displacement: | 5998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | W-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 14 l |
| Coolant: | 10 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.3 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10.75:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 24 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 13 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 16.4 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 5 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 5.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 5.5 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 280 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 5.1 kg/Hp, 195.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.7 kg/Nm, 214.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 5.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2560 |
| Max. weight: | 3250 |
| Max load: | 690 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1550 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4854 mm [100mm more] |
| Width: | 2129 mm [201mm more] |
| Height: | 1732 mm [6mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2950 mm [95mm more] |
| Front track: | 1640 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1650 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 6 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 275/40 R20 |
| Wheel rims size | 20 |
| Front suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
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