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General => General discussion => Topic started by: DubFan on 29 June 2007, 10:37

Title: VW's new technology
Post by: DubFan on 29 June 2007, 10:37

Saw this write up of the new technology VW are currently developing:
http://www.channel4.com/4car/ft/feature/feature/10314/1 (http://www.channel4.com/4car/ft/feature/feature/10314/1)

I like this bit:

"Based on a Passat V6, the CARmeleon can also change its driving character completely. At the flick of a switch, the accelerator pedal, DSG dual-clutch gearbox and brakes all become more responsive, while the electro-mechanical power steering gains more feel. The 4Motion all-wheel drive is also adjusted, the suspension stiffens up and the seats become firm. Even the engine note can be changed inside the cabin, the V6 emulating a V8 burble thanks to a sound processing unit which interferes with the sound you hear via the CARmeleon's stereo system."

Title: Re: VW's new technology
Post by: lewis1641 on 30 June 2007, 10:41

what happened to just driving!

Title: Re: VW's new technology
Post by: mk2mark on 02 July 2007, 08:48

Exactly, engineering a car to sound like a v8 through the stereo is a gimmick to far in my book, especially since personally I think a v6 sounds better anyday.