Decision - V10 or V12 twin turbo diesel
Submitted: Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:10
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Saharaman (aka Geepeem)
I recall reading various posts recently regarding the V10 Turbo Diesel Touareg (258 Kw and 850 Nm torque) and its advertised capacity to tow a 155 tonne aircraft etc. Not to be outdone I read with interest in the weekend papers that Audi will be releasing the twin turbo V12 diesel engine (368 Kw and 1000Nm torque) in Australia in July 2009 in its Q7 range. Claimed fuel consumption is 11.3 litres100km. I guess they make them because there is a demand for them but how and where could you use all that power and torque.
Reply By: Willem - Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:22
Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:22
Saharaman
With a V12 you should be able to do 2 or 3 dunes at a time in the Simpson....lol
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Saharaman (aka Geepeem) - Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:29
Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:29
Yeah ... Good one Willem. And you could probably do it towing a CT as
well !!!
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Reply By: Ken65 - Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:33
Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:33
MMMMMMM.... tow mutiple toyota 'n' nissans out....
Sorry could not sit back and let this one pass,,
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Reply By: SPRINT-GTO - Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:43
Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:43
The Touareg that demonstrated it could tow an aircraft was not a standard vehicle!!!
It had a specially modified rear axle and 3.5 tonnes of ballast on board.
The standard V10Touareg Turbo Diesel cannot tow an aircraft!!!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Footloose - Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:49
Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:49
Mate of
mine used to do the ads for some vehicles here. I asked how a Suburu could end up on top of THAT
hill in the Blue Mountains. Simple. They took the engine etc out and helicoptered it in. The lies they tell ....LOL
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Follow Up By: Saharaman (aka Geepeem) - Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:53
Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 21:53
Thats why I chose my words carefully to say ...." advertised capacity to tow an aircraft "......
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Follow Up By: Member - Andrew (WA) - Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 22:01
Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 22:01
You mean it can't really tow an aircraft? BUGGER, I was going to tow my 737 around OZ next year...guess I'll have to look at the V12 Audi then. :-)
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Follow Up By: Member - Footloose - Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 22:04
Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 22:04
With the price of aircraft fuel, that might be the only way you can get a 737 around Oz shortly :(
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:06
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:06
just make sure you have brakes fitted Andrew
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Follow Up By: Member - Matt (Perth-WA) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 20:56
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 20:56
Im sure theres a Mack or Kenworth running around crying...any one seen my bullbar!!! lol
Love the old mint 60 though...looks sweet as!
Matt.
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Follow Up By: Saharaman (aka Geepeem) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 21:32
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 21:32
HI Matt,
Yes I'm very proud of my Hj61 Turbo Diesel. It is pristine condition - only done 167,000Km. Nearly every week someone comes up to me and wants to buy it !!! LOL
Bull bar was on it when I bought it - its 75mm alloy made in
Toowoomba.
Check this site:
http:bnsgear.com.au
Cheers,
Glen
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Reply By: Member - Doug T NT - Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 22:25
Monday, Aug 11, 2008 at 22:25
Saharaman
I don't doubt for a moment that it could move 155 Tonne, my 4.2 non turbo Troopy has towed 84 tonne far enough for the truckie to do a jump start. the one below.
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Follow Up By: Shane (QLD) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 06:47
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 06:47
Not doubting you Doug, but it must have been down
hill ! (speaking as a ex Recmech).
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Follow Up By: Member - Doug T NT - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 07:26
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 07:26
Shane
No it was not downhill, have you been to Burke and Wills roadhouse, the same site as where the roadtrain is in the pic .
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Follow Up By: Saharaman (aka Geepeem) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 21:23
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 21:23
I believe you Doug. I pulled a 22 tonne truck out of my property where it got bogged. My help along with the truck in gear was enough to pull it to harder ground.
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Reply By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 08:04
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 08:04
Could also be playing with words. If pulling the plane from a standing start, then lots of torque and a good clutch would be of benefit.
On the other hand, If already rolling, the plane could be 'towed' by virtually anything.........even a Morry thou.
Cheers......Lionel.
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Follow Up By: Towie - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 09:48
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 09:48
Im stilming to terms with Saharamans bull bar..... thats awsome!!
I agree would be interesting to know the state of said clutch after a work out like that...
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:08
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 10:08
he swiped it off a truck and modified it to fit eh??
humungous isnt it
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Follow Up By: Gone Bush (WA) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 13:53
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 13:53
That's not a bullbar it's an ELEPHANT bar !!
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Follow Up By: Saharaman (aka Geepeem) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 21:26
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 21:26
Hey Guys - I just read your comments - Iv'e been away for almost 24 hrs
My bullbar was on the Sahara when I bought it - its only 75mm alloy. Made in
Toowoomba.
Check out this site:
http:bnsgear.com.au
Cheers,
Glen
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Reply By: TerraFirma - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 14:11
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 14:11
Personally I don't see why someone would need more than the new 4.5 Twin Turbo Diesel cruiser engine torque and towing capacity wise. Also one would need to consider the attractiveness of an Audi V10 or V12 service cost wise, surely the cost to keep an Audi of that sort on the road would be substantial. If money isn't an issue and you want the power then fine.
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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Yalgoo) - Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 14:52
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 14:52
Dont rush in
apparantly BMW is bring out a v14 so why settle for less??
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 17:11
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2008 at 17:11
i'll wait til nasa makes the shuttle for sale to the public
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