The LA Design Challenge, which coincides with the L.A. Auto Show, picked “Motorsports 2025” for this year’s theme. VW went with a Baja 1000 entry in the new “One Tank Unlimited Solo Class.” The only stipulations are one driver and one 10-gallon tank of fuel, forcing competitors to use every bit of technology, strategy, and wit to finish.
“The vehicle is powered by dual-turbine engines that run at an ultra-efficient 500,000 rpm and operate on a patented bio-synthetic jet fuel.”
Yep, we’ll totally be able to work on those when they clog with cactus.
“The vehicle also boasts an Aerial Reconnaissance Drone (AR-D) which feeds video to the driver when visibility is limited.”
Ok, that I like.
“The Support Team Chopper transports, follows and in the event of a crash, swoops down to perform repairs. It also contains telemetry analysis software, which in the case of emergency, takes over piloting to avoid danger unseen by the driver.”
A chopper? Where do I sign?
Check out a great AutoBlog writeup here, and the official website here.