The new Amarok is the latest pickup from Volkswagen and it’s already showing real promise – by using just four of these powerful beasts in order to tear down a 67m high steel chimney weighing 140 tonnes and standing at nearly the same height as Westminster Abbey.
In what can only be described as a fantastic stunt, the VW Amarok was chosen for the job after some careful inspection by the specialists at EDS.
Four 200m lengths of rope were rigged to the top of the chimney and attached to the towbars of four standard Amarok pick-ups, each with Volkswagen’s latest four-cylinder, 2.0-litre TDI engine producing 163 PS of power. For this demonstration they were fitted with a ‘quick release’ safely mechanism for the towing ropes, ensuring the safety of the stunt drivers in the unlikely event of the structure falling in the wrong direction.
At the right time, all four of the VW Amaroks charged forward, taking the building with them in a triumph for four wheeled prowess. If you ever had any doubt of how tractable a real world vehicle with commercial uses (and rural uses) can be, then look no further. The Amarok is a powerful vehicle with a wide range of uses.
Simon Elliott, Director, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “The new Amarok is packed with power and intelligence, and we wanted to achieve something extraordinary to demonstrate this for its launch. Working with the right experts and taking a scientific approach, by demolishing a 67 metre steel chimney we’ve shown the maximum strength and power of the Amarok.”
Eldon Stevens from worldwide decommissioning experts EDS was delighted to be part of the dramatic demonstration: “EDS has a reputation for taking on highly complex demolition projects that really test our engineering abilities, so we were thrilled to work with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to see if the new Amarok could bring down such a vast structure. Thankfully our combined skills were up to the challenge!”
The Volkswagen Amarok is officially launched and in showrooms from Monday 9 May. The Amarok is available as a four door doublecab in three trim levels, with on the road prices starting from £21,343 (inc VAT). Full Amarok details are available from www.vwamarok.co.uk or by calling 0800 717131.
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