Monday, February 14, 2011

Volkswagen is testing new ESP on the Arctic Circle

In the realm of reindeer and moose, the thermometer falls to minus 27 degrees Celsius. Lapland is one of the northernmost regions of Europe. Dense forests, snow-covered roads, sleepy villages, quiet and seclusion. The 90-cm-thick ice sheets on the many frozen lakes seem endless, while a light wind blowing fine snow crystals from the pines.

The Arctic Circle in Sweden is idyllic and a spot automotive Prototypes, which left their traces on snow and ice. AMG, BMW, Audi, Volkswagen - in Arjeplog, far away from large cities to test the automobile manufacturer to meet future production models, prototypes and driving assistance systems.

wheel-drive for the exclusive test of the new electronic stability program, the 270 horsepower Volkswagen Golf R-it goes on the ice surface of Lullebadne. The freed from the snow slippery areas of the lake serve as a proving ground for the new Volkswagen technology. Under the guidance of instructors of the Volkswagen Driving Experience is the theme for the students: Cross-drive until the doctor comes, "as confirmed Matthias Kahle with a mischievous grin.

Kahle is seven-time winner of the Germany Rally, won in January at the Dakar in the buggy-rating and is one of the trainers. If someone driving in the border area knows, it is the 40-year-old rally veteran. The tachometer indicates 6500 rpm, while the Golf R in the second speed control can be controlled across the direction of travel.

Sensitive steering and a controlled gas foot now decide on a successful maneuver. The new ESP system shows the driving test in Arjeplog outstanding qualities. This also means that it is completely deactivated with a button. For extreme sports maneuvers, it can be an advantage, "because they can take as example, 180-degree turns in the drift over the rear axle easier.

control of the vehicle should go but then lost again, a kick enough on the brake. The ESP will restore a stable driving situation and will turn the debate off again. From the 22 Calendar week, the new system for select VW models will be available. (Ampnet / Westermann)

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