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VW Amarok wins International Award Pickup 2011

Although regarded as a newcomer, but the pickup Volkswagen (VW) Amarok successful performance excellence. Pickup made by Volkswagen AG that managed to win the International Pick Up Award 2011 which was held Milton Keynes, England, last week.

Amarok successfully put aside the Ford Ranger pickup, the Mazda BT-50 new generation, Mitsubishi Triton, Nissan Navara, Isuzu D-Max, and Toyota Hilux. The jury is a celebration that was held every year not only gave the highest score (80-90 points) in pickup technology from Germany that carried it. They also provide more value to both interior and exterior design, as well as aspects of driving comfort.

"Volkswagen Amarok has distinguished himself with others. VW has implemented new standards for load capacity, interior space, comfort, ergonomics and fuel consumption," said the final conclusions of the jury. Amarok recorded a fuel consumption level of 7.8 liters for distance 100 kilometers (km). Even the variant with the smallest engine, 1,400 cc engine consumes 7.6 liters for the same distance.

This pickup is offered in two diesel engine variants. First 2,000 cc engine TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) that powered 120 kilo watt (kW) and torque of 400 Newton meters (Nm). While a small engine-powered variants of 90 Kw and 250 Nm of torque. Amarok recorded a fuel consumption level of 7.8 liters for 100 kilometers (km). variants even with the smallest engine consumes 7.6 liters for the same distance.

This pickup is offered in two diesel engine variants. First 2,000 cc engine TDI (Turbo Direct Injection) that powered 120 kilo watt (kW) and torque of 400 Newton meters (Nm). While a small engine-powered variants of 90 Kw and 250 Nm of torque. Both variants equipped with the latest advanced features. Diffrential Electronic Lock (EDL), Anti Slip Regulation (ASR), Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), Hill Hold Assist (HHA) and Hill Descent Assist (HDA) became a standard feature of both. So even with devices Antilock Brake System (ABS).

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VW Scirocco SC 350 Tuned by Sportec

Cool Swiss car tuning specialist Sportec has turned its attention on the Volkswagen Scirocco with the release of a new performance package. Among other things, Sportec’s program consists of engine upgrades, a sports suspension, alloy wheels rims and other components.

For the Scirocco 2.0 TFSI 200HP, Sportec offers various performance optimizations that boost the 2.0-liter turbocharged engine’s output from 240HP to 350HP. In the most powerful version, the maximum torque takes a massive leap from 280 to 480Nm (354 lbs/ft).

To achieve these figures, the Swiss tuner’s engineers modified the 2.0 TFSI’s supercharger, updated the ECU and replaced the stock exhaust system with a new free flowing one. A carbon-fiber engine cover completes the package.

To improve the Scirocco’s handling, Sportec developed a new sports suspension that brings the coupe 35 mm closer to the ground while the coupe now sits on 20-inch alloy wheels shod in 245/30 high-performance sport tires. Finally, for the interior, the Swiss tuner offers a 4-part floor mat set made of soft velour and a multi-part carbon interior with the Sportec logo.

VW Amarok Pictures and Video

Showcasing the cool VW Amarok pickup truck! The Amarok is scheduled to make it’s world debut on the 15th of December 2009 as looking at these pictures and video, it going to be a beauty.

 
 
 

Initially there will be a 2 liter 4 cylinder common rail diesel producing about 120kw and 400nm which will be the strongest unit available. Fuel consumption will be awesome as the predicted range on a 80 Liter tank will be almost 1000km! A second, less powerful diesel and a direct inject petrol engine will also be offered later.


 
 
 
 

Double cab versions as well as single cab versions will be offered, but no extended cab versions are on the cards. At least not for the launch. Three levels of specification will be offered – basic, trendline and highline but no word on pricing yet.

VW Amarok Video