Art3on Art Car

[tigger73]

New Arteon Art Car built by VW apprentices puts out 360kW / 600Nm and runs 3.9s 0-100km/hr.

A few articles:

• Volkswagen builds new Time Attack challenger
• Volkswagen Arteon time attack car specs revealed
• VW Has Cooked Up A 483bhp Arteon Time Attack Car

The ART3on Facts and Figures

Donor Vehicle: Arteon R-Line 7-speed DSG 4MOTION AWD

Performance: 360kW/600Nm on 98 RON fuel

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 3.9 seconds (uphill – Luddenham Raceway)

Engine:

RacingLine Stage 3 turbocharger
RacingLine Stage 3 Intake set including R600 airbox
RacingLine oil management system
RacingLine intercooler upgrade
RacingLine high pressure fuel pump upgrade
Milltek Sport Cast exhaust downpipe & high flow sports catalyst
TVS / Harding DSG software - increased torque holding, 2 step launch control, manual over ride

Suspension: Custom Bilstein Clubsport suspension set-up

Brakes: APR Big Brake Package

Mandatory Safety: Roll cage, racing seats with harness, fuel cut-off system, fire extinguisher

Tyres: Pirelli P-Zero Trofeo semi slick track tyres

Diagnostics and testing: MAHA Australia

Artwork: Custom design by Simon Murray AKA 'KADE', applied to vehicle wrap by Pivot Creative

[Dutch77]

The use of the Motorsport wheel is a let down (of course) but overall great to see the VW Aus guys getting to have a bit of a play like their Worthersee counterparts.

[Sharkie]

Anybody who is thinking of tuning their VW should pay attention to the parts used in the engine of this car, all Racingline from Harding Performance.....

[VW Convert]

I wasn't speeding officer, must have been someone in a similar car!

[tigger73]

The use of the Motorsport wheel is a let down (of course) but overall great to see the VW Aus guys getting to have a bit of a play like their Worthersee counterparts.

Agree. Some lighter wheels probably wouldn't have been out of place but understand given it's a VW promo car they want to use their own wheels.

Anybody who is thinking of tuning their VW should pay attention to the parts used in the engine of this car, all Racingline from Harding Performance.....

Yes it's a decent set-up with a range of quality parts used for sure.

I wasn't speeding officer, must have been someone in a similar car!

There's no arguments here the car is pretty unique... and quick!

[HiddenTaco]

Nice.

One thing to note, they didn't change any of the engine internals.

[tigger73]

One thing to note, they didn't change any of the engine internals.

Correct stock internals - just bolt-ons to get to 360kW/600Nm (claimed).

I'm still waiting to see what lap time it did around Eastern Creek.

[Guy_H]

Anything you need to know about the project please ask - was involved from the start of the build.

[tigger73]

Nice to see you back here Guy

Did the Arteon actually make it around Eastern Creek at the World Time Attack?

I saw a lot of publicity before the event but nothing after...

[Guy_H]

Nice to see you back here Guy

Did the Arteon actually make it around Eastern Creek at the World Time Attack?

I saw a lot of publicity before the event but nothing after...

Yes it did - 1/2 lap warmup and one hot lap only - damp track and did 1.47xx seconds which was pretty good considering. We are still guessing the car is over 1500kgs. Got a lot of potential, the car has a slippery shape & the pro driver commented on it acceleration & top end.

[Dutch77]

What are the plans with it - I'm presuming VWA own it? Will it continue for promo work/further track development or will we never see it again?

[Guy_H]

It's going to be used for passenger / customer ride days (it's on one today) and displays around the country. It may evolve for next year, but no plans set as yet. Yep, proudly owned by VWA

[Dutch77]

Sweet - that's great then (and fingers crossed it can evolve next year and maybe has a better run at WTC).

I've seen what VWofA (America) puts together each year for the various shows which contributes to a thriving VW scene. Last year was a bunch of Golfs, this year they've assembled three Jettas. Maybe our Arteon will inspire for next year (although I haven't checked if they sell it there, presumably they would!).

[Guy_H]

Sweet - that's great then (and fingers crossed it can evolve next year and maybe has a better run at WTC).

I've seen what VWofA (America) puts together each year for the various shows which contributes to a thriving VW scene. Last year was a bunch of Golfs, this year they've assembled three Jettas. Maybe our Arteon will inspire for next year (although I haven't checked if they sell it there, presumably they would!).

Yes it is great to see such a project. - a huge percentage of people inside VWA are real car people & love different things. The enthusiasm internally is great!

[tigger73]

Yes it is great to see such a project. - a huge percentage of people inside VWA are real car people & love different things. The enthusiasm internally is great!

It surprised me that such a project got up with collaboration between the aftermarket tuning companies supplying parts and expertise and VW apprentices.

I didn’t think VW would be seen “officially” endorsing doing such things to one of their products.


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