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Global Concepts (Part 1)
VW Concept D
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The Concept D is said to be the direction VW is planning for a future luxury model. The V10-engine direct-injection diesel concept car was unveiled at the 1999 Frankfurt Motor Show. The choice of a diesel engine is significant and indicates how this type of engine is gaining acceptance at the upper end of the market in Europe. The power unit will have a volume of about 5.0 L and incorporate twin turbochargers, charge air cooling, and electrical charge pressure control. Power output is quoted at 230 kW (308 hp), with 750 Nom (553 lboft) of torque at only 2000 rpm. It will incorporate a balance shaft. The Concept D has all-wheel-drive and an automatic plus Tiptronic (manual selection) gearbox. Other engines could include a gasoline W12. The car is 4995 mm (197 in) long. Lighting systems include double Xenon headlights and fluorescent-tube indicators behind tapered, clear covers. Flush-positioned exterior door handles deploy when heat sensors detect a hand approaching within a few centimeters. Turn indicators are in the door mirrors. A reversing camera is incorporated into the VW symbol on the trunk lid.
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