With biomethane into the “Green Hell” The three teams in the Volkswagen factory-loaded and prepared Scirocco GT24-CNG the 24-hour race at the Nurburgring take of 12 bis 16. to 16 Mai hoch motiviert in Angriff. May motivated to attack. 100 percent thanks to the use and alternative fuel bio-natural gas 80 percent fewer CO2 emissions – the Volkswagen team presents itself also well prepared for the legendary race on the Nordschleife. On Tuesday completed the three emergency vehicles in Oschersleben their final function and are thus ready for the motorsport marathon. At the Volkswagen squad relies on a diverse mix of riders: Peter Terting, Florian Gruber, Jimmy Johansson and Nicki Thiim the Junior Team are among the three Quartet. Vanina Ickx, Nasser Al-Attiyah, and Klaus Dieter Depping Niedzwiedz control the second vehicle. The Volkswagen Board for Technical Development, Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, and the head of chassis development for the Volkswagen brand, Prof. Dr. Stefan Gies, and Bernd Ostmann and Peter Wyss pilot of the third Scirocco GT24-CNG.
“A long-distance classics like the 24-hour race on the Nordschleife requires a meticulous and perfect preparation,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Kris Nissen. “Before this, I’m racing highlight good things: For every action, our team plays from the routine, which has also provided for two ‘Dakar’ victories and numerous class wins at the 24-hour race. “ Now we want to prove that bring technical innovations such as the bio-natural gas drive-ideal endurance properties and on the track for the stand that distinguishes Volkswagen road vehicles for years: reliability, sportiness and innovation. ”