Art3on Art Car

[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.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Guy_H]

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.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Very much like the "Worthesee Apprentice Projects" - you will see they have collaborated with the aftermarket quite a few times & Racingline products sitting on them. I certainly wouldn't call them "officially endorsed" but its great to see it regardless!

[Guy_H]

[Dutch77]

Haha - maybe not officially endorsed, perhaps 'unofficially acknowledged'.

I think we're still a way off VW dealers officially selling tuning products from that other company as per the USA (and yes I am aware it is a lower tuned product, at a premium price, but a warrantied product always helps - pretty sure the dealers involved would be loathe to leave their clients 'stranded'),

Here's to ART3on 2.0 next year. With a better set of wheels.