This local RS3-powered Tiguan R is a bonkers Volkswagen SUV

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The annual VDUB CAMP FEST is the most important Volkswagen motor present in South Africa, bringing collectively Dubbers from all elements of Mzansi to show what might presumably be their most prized possessions. Showcasing fashionable Volkswagen’s to the timeless classics which have cemented the German automaker as a neighborhood favorite, right now we are going to converse of the previous, an RS3-powered Tiguan R that received better of present! 

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Picture: Bodyline Auto

The Tiguan R is in no way a gradual automotive. Underpinned by the identical working gear because the venerable Golf R and using an an identical powertrain, it’s able to sprinting to 100 km/h in simply over 5 seconds courtesy of a intelligent 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. However 235 kW and 400 Nm of torque weren’t sufficient within the situation of the perfect of present which outed the 4-cylinder EA888 motor in favor of the shouty Audi RS3 5-cylinder. The mannequin grew to become an on the spot hit on the present!

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Vdub CampFest gives a platform for automotive lovers to hang around, community and speak all issues automobiles, with the underlying theme of VAG. The 2-day present is family-orientated and contains quite a few convoys by supporters from the likes of Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape City, Kimberley, Johannesburg, Pretoria, Vereeniging and Rustenburg.

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Now in its thirteenth yr, Vdub CampFest is a spotlight on the nationwide social and motor trade calendar and is by far probably the most deep-rooted automotive meets we’ve ever seen. The primary weekend of February has change into the annual custom to pay respect to distinctive Volkswagen creations, The occasion includes a famend Present & Shine competitors which options a wide range of classes from over 400 contestants which are shortlisted to round 120 autos through pre-registration. The present usually establishes the perfect undertaking automobiles within the nation for the present yr.

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Picture: Bodyline Auto

The extent of competing autos at this occasion is arguably probably the most excellent for the South African automotive scene. The last word “Better of Present” winner receives a grand prize bundle that includes a visit to one of many largest worldwide counterpart VAG motor reveals. This yr’s winner was a worthy one, no doubt the perfect swap CampFest has ever seen. Nathaniel Rajesh introduced out a unprecedented Volkswagen Tiguan R with an Audi RS3 5-pot engine, an entire present stopper and a direct crowd favorite. The RS3-powered Tiguan was constructed by Bodyline Auto, one model that’s all the time current and proved to be constant within the CampFest.

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Picture: Bodyline Auto

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The five-cylinder engine manufactured by the model with the 4 rings has lengthy since achieved legendary standing and completely embodies the Audi DNA. The two,5-litre engine is able to producing 294 kW of energy and 500 N.m of torque from the manufacturing facility. The custom-made Tiguan R isn’t solely powered by an RS3 but in addition options 22-inch Bentley rims including a seamless contact of luxurious to the car which is able to decreasing and elevating on air suspension on the contact of a button.

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