- Volkswagen and Liqui Moly forge new partnership for 2018 Bathurst 12-hour
Volkswagen has announced its sponsorship of Australia's premier endurance race, the Liqui Moly Bathurst 12-Hour.
As part of its sponsorship of the Bathurst 12-Hour, Volkswagen's 550Nm V6 Amarok will serve as the official recovery vehicle of the race.
Volkswagen will also bring its one-of-a-kind, track-ready Amarok V6, built by Volkswagen apprentices. The modified Amarok will perform a number of high-speed, manufacturers' laps on Friday, 2nd February.
The car made its debut at the World Time Attack event in Sydney last year, lapping Sydney Motorsport Park in under two minutes thanks to a range of performance upgrades to brakes and suspension, and a weight reduction process. The vehicle features the standard V6 turbo-diesel engine producing a best-in-class 165kW and a monster 550NM of torque.
The Amarok V6 will be on display at the Volkswagen stand in merchandise alley as well as taking part in a number of fan experiences throughout the race weekend.
"We're very excited to be partnering with the Bathurst 12-Hour and giving racing fans a unique experience with our new Amarok V6 and apprentice-built Amarok race car," said Volkswagen Australia's Commercial Vehicles Marketing Manager, Nicholas Reid,
"With a massive 550Nm on tap, the Amarok V6 is the most powerful ute in its class – which means it'll be right at home on Mount Panorama."
The Liqui Moly Bathurst 12 Hour will be held at Mount Panorama this weekend, from 2nd – 4th February.