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Archive for November, 2008

Clean Diesel technology in the Baja desert race

Posted by direct inject on November 24, 2008

The Baja 1000 in 2008 is history. The next major off-road race event is the 2009 Dakar the first time in Southamerica. The images in slideshow are fully credited to VW Motorsports. Thanks!!

VW Turbo-Diesel Trophy Truck specs

Posted by direct inject on November 17, 2008

Volkswagen-Red Bull Baja Race Touareg TDI Specifications

Powertrain

  • Engine 5.5 Liter, 90 degree V-12 TDI Twin Turbo Diesel
  • Valve train 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC
  • Induction Dual Garrett TR 30 R with dual 43.5mm air-restrictors, 2.94 bar (absolute) pressure
  • Emissions Dow Automotive Diesel Particle Filters (2)
  • Horsepower 550 HP (405kW)
  • Torque 625 ft-lb (850Nm)
  • Layout Mid-engine, rear wheel drive
  • Transmission Xtrac 6 Speed Sequential
  • Rear Axle Custom Built solid 9” Rear Axle
  • Clean Diesel Volkswagen Race Engine

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