Photo: Werk 2
Here's something you've never seen before - a brand new 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan that's as low as a badger's badger. You could easily fool people into thinking this is an MPV.
We like this pointless tuning exercise, but it's not as interesting as the story behind it. Apparently, Werk 2 Automotive GmbH decided to put this thing together in just 96 hours because the boss wanted something cool for the Worthersee GTI Meet (back in April).
So after the local dealership did an evening presentation for its customers, the Tiguan was given directly to Werk 2 for customization. It was hardly spectacular, being fitted with the 2.0 TDI engine producing only 150 horsepower, but at least the spec was decent.
Werk called up their contacts at Revo, who shipped a Performance power box, quickly boosting the output to 200 PS.
After that, things took a turn for the weird, as Lowtec-Luftfahrwerk “Airroc 4“ suspension was installed. Thanks to three rubber bellows per corner, it's able to lower the Tiguan by 16 centimeters.
Unlike most air suspension projects, this one doesn't have a secondary remote to control the hydraulics. Instead, it's got buttons over the fuse box and also "lowers the landing gear" when you hold the open or close buttons on the VW remote.
For the wheels, Werk 2 went with massive 21-inch OZ Superturismo ET37 alloys that have a simple multi-spoke design. They come with Achiles 235/35 R21 custom tires, but the brakes are still stock.
The final thing they had to do before shipping it to Worthersee was to paint the front and rear bumpers. Why do that? Because the holes for the number plate holders had to be removed. The Tiguan now has MagSign holders at both ends. They use powerful magnets to hold the legal stuff in place, which can be detached quickly for shows and stuff like that.
Oh, and did we mention the Tiguan was the tow car for a tuned e-Golf in Worthersee?
So after the local dealership did an evening presentation for its customers, the Tiguan was given directly to Werk 2 for customization. It was hardly spectacular, being fitted with the 2.0 TDI engine producing only 150 horsepower, but at least the spec was decent.
Werk called up their contacts at Revo, who shipped a Performance power box, quickly boosting the output to 200 PS.
After that, things took a turn for the weird, as Lowtec-Luftfahrwerk “Airroc 4“ suspension was installed. Thanks to three rubber bellows per corner, it's able to lower the Tiguan by 16 centimeters.
Unlike most air suspension projects, this one doesn't have a secondary remote to control the hydraulics. Instead, it's got buttons over the fuse box and also "lowers the landing gear" when you hold the open or close buttons on the VW remote.
For the wheels, Werk 2 went with massive 21-inch OZ Superturismo ET37 alloys that have a simple multi-spoke design. They come with Achiles 235/35 R21 custom tires, but the brakes are still stock.
The final thing they had to do before shipping it to Worthersee was to paint the front and rear bumpers. Why do that? Because the holes for the number plate holders had to be removed. The Tiguan now has MagSign holders at both ends. They use powerful magnets to hold the legal stuff in place, which can be detached quickly for shows and stuff like that.
Oh, and did we mention the Tiguan was the tow car for a tuned e-Golf in Worthersee?
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