
The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck that will run the 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 desert race in the SCORE Trophy Truck class is powered by a 5.5 liter V-12 clean diesel engine that produces 550 horsepower and 625 lbs.-ft. of torque.
With a double A-Arm front suspension that allows 25 inches of wheel travel, and a 4-link rear suspension that allows 30 inches of wheel travel, combined with Fox Racing Shocks, Eibach Coils and BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37×13.5×17 off-road tires the Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck should have little difficulty maneuvering the highly difficult and technical 634 mile Baja 1000 course.
| 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 |
| Suspension | |
| Front | Double A-Arm Suspension – 25” wheel travel (63 cm) |
| Rear | 4-Link Rear Suspension – 30” wheel travel (76 cm) |
| Front Shocks | Fox Racing Shocks - 3.0 Coil-over with 3.0 Bypass/Multi-adjustable Dampener |
| Rear Shocks | Fox Racing Shocks - 3.0 Coil-over with 3.0 Bypass/Multi-adjustable Dampener |
| Springs | Eibach Coils |
| Wheels | KMC 17” Custom Forged Beadlock |
| Tires | BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37×13.5×17 |
| General | |
| Owner | Volkswagen of America Inc. |
| Chassis Design | Arciero Miller Racing |
| Body Design | Volkswagen Design Center California |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 125 in. (317 cm) |
| Overall Length | 213 in. (541 cm) |
| Track Width | 92 in. (233 cm) |
| Overall Height | 78 in. (198 cm) |
| Weight | 5650 lbs. (2562 kg) |
| Brakes | Brembo 6 Piston Calipers |
| Steering | Lee Manufacturing |
| Interior | |
| GPS | Lowrance 9200 system |
| Seats | Sparco Carbon Fiber Racing seats |
| Fuel Cell | 65 Gallon (240 Liter) Capacity, designed by Harmon Fuel Cells |
| Sponsors | Sponsored by Red Bull, BFGoodrich Tires, Dow Automotive, Oakley, KMC Wheels, Fox Shocks. |