steve2 Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 HERE’S a way to cut greenhouse gases . . . tow a Jumbo jet with your car. I did it behind the wheel of a Volkswagen Touareg 4x4. So you could call it Touaring! The Jumbo weighs 155 tons, is 231ft long, 63ft high, nearly 200ft wide and can carry 500 passengers. But there was never any real likelihood of take-off on this occasion. A 747 usually needs to hit 160mph-plus to get airborne. I managed a rather more sedate maximum of 20mph as I pulled it along at an RAF base near Guildford, Surrey. The Touareg looked like a Dinky toy when I first drove in front of the 747 ready for the big challenge. Incredibly the Touareg was a standard 5-litre V10 diesel version. The only difference to a road car was an extra 4.3 tons of metal ballast on board to stop the 4x4 lifting up as we towed its monster cargo. Amazingly, the Touareg hauled the incredible bulk of the Jumbo with remarkable ease. I crawled off at just 2mph, then started to gain momentum — and hit my maximum 20mph. It was a bizarre experience seeing a 747 in my wing mirror. Even more bizarre when I realised I was actually pulling it. The VW Touareg is a former Caravan Club Tow Car of the Year award winner. But a caravan looks small beer after the car’s exploits yesterday. And just imagine getting stuck behind this load! Volkswagen spokesman Paul Buckett said: “We are delighted and a little amazed that the Touareg pulled the Jumbo jet so easily.” k.gibso picture in the sun today but what amazrd me was the weight they put in the car as ballast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I saw this too!! I suppose the ballast was to stop the touareg from going its back wheels as it tried to get the 747 moving. To be honest there a probably plenty of 4x4's that can pull a 747 esp. when it doesnt have the hand brake on. Maybe they will let me have go with my RAM 3500HD C600!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustynuts Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Here. The only one I could find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 That's one huge caravan. Pity the bloke behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Bah! That looks like a 747 Short Plane and its not at take off wieght either would've been great if it were a 747-400ER at take off wieght at about 412tons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssFour Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Bah! That looks like a 747 Short Plane and its not at take off wieght either would've been great if it were a 747-400ER at take off wieght at about 412tons [/ QUOTE ] 412 tonnes... That's lightweight. How about an Airbus A380-800 tipping the scales at 527 tonnes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Pah! They should have left the jumbo where it was and made the Touareg tow the Earth around under the jumbo!! That would have proven something!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 That's one thing I reckon the V10 TDI wouldn't be far off being able to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Botang Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 I was going to have a go but couldnt find my towrope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biffa Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 My god Botang your car is HUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4_sat Posted November 24, 2006 Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Awaiting large penis type gag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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