The SUV version of the Touareg model has a 4921 cc (300.2 ci) 20 valve V 10 Turbo Diesel engine.
This particular Volkswagen-VW Touareg R50 4.9 V10 has a 6 speed / Auto gearbox with the power being delivered through it's AWD system.
The Touareg's 4921 cc (300.2 ci) engine reaches its peak power of 345 bhp (257 kW) @ 3500 rpm.
The Volkswagen-VW Touareg produces torque measuring 627 lb-ft (850.0 Nm) @ 2000 rpm.
The Touareg weighs around 2602 kg (5736 lb). Power to weight can be calculated at 132.5 bhp per metric ton or alternatively as 240.9 lb-ft of torque per ton.
The Volkswagen-VW Touareg R50 4.9 V10 - [2008] has a top speed of 146 mph (234.9 kph)
This Touareg accelerates 0-60mph (96.6 kph) in 6.70 seconds or 0-100kph in 6.9s and can achieve an estimated 1/4 mile drag time in 14.56 seconds with a trap speed of 88.3 mph.
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