Volkswagen Baja Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck

Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck has been unveiled at Los Angeles Auto Show. Powered by a 5.5-litre V12 diesel engine, Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck may develops 550 hp and 625 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine of Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck is coupled with a gearbox operated by steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.

Volkswagen Baja Touareg TDI Trophy Truck will race in its inaugural event at the 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race in the SCORE Trophy Truck class.

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2008 Jeep Renegade Concept Car

The second premiere (not in a particular order) from Chrysler LLC for the 2008 Detroit Auto Show is the 2008 Jeep Renegade concept. The 2008 Jeep Renegade will do the job, if you want a dune B-segment-sized two-seater all-weather surfer.

Featuring a cut-down speedster windshield, a roll bar, openings in the door lowers and a ‘hose-out’ interior, the 2008 Jeep Renegade concept is an eco-friendly off-roader.

With propulsion system is combination between a 40 mile lithium-ion battery pack and a BLUETEC diesel engine, giving the 2008 Jeep Renegade a 110 miles per gallon fuel consumption average.

2008 Jeep Renegade Specifications:
Width at H-point: 62.9 inches (1598 mm)
Height: 56.3 inches (1431 mm)
Length: 153 inches (3885 mm)
Wheelbase: 101.6 inches (2580 mm)