Volkswagen test track

IVIaster · February 6th, 2007, 4:13 PM

Where is it?, because I want to see it with Google Earth.

Also what are some other big test tracks worth a glance?

Adunaphel · February 6th, 2007, 4:31 PM

Right here images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Beni · February 6th, 2007, 4:41 PM

Porsche's test centre at Weissach

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en...5,0.040169&t=k

and a lap round it

+ YouTube Video

Beni · February 6th, 2007, 4:48 PM

and Opel's "Prüffeld" near Frankfurt

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en...40169&t=k&om=1

Adunaphel · February 6th, 2007, 4:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beni

Porsche's test centre at Weissach

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en...5,0.040169&t=k

I think a lot of us remember that skidpad from Need for Speed 5: Porsche 2000 images/smilies/smile.gif

MPowered · February 6th, 2007, 5:07 PM

This is where the magic happens:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...14784&t=k&om=1

IVIaster · February 6th, 2007, 5:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adunaphel

Right here images/smilies/mrgreen.gif

Thats frikking huge!

countvlad · February 6th, 2007, 6:36 PM

To be honest there is'nt a great deal to see, Its just a track no concepts on it.

Ianspeed · February 6th, 2007, 6:43 PM

Uber frikken huge!!!

I wonder how many Veryron owners now want to rent the track out and hit 250.

|ntegr4L · February 6th, 2007, 7:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beni

Porsche's test centre at Weissach

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en...5,0.040169&t=k

and a lap round it

+ YouTube Video

I presume Walter Röhrl is driving the GT3 RS in front? images/smilies/tongue.gif

Alok · February 6th, 2007, 7:47 PM

these are from another thread of mine,

Estoril Portugal

+ Google Video

Leipzig, germany

+ Google Video

choward93 · February 6th, 2007, 8:19 PM

Thats awesome, ive always wanted to know where that was since I saw the F1 hit its limit there. Thanks Adunaphel.

superchevy · February 23rd, 2007, 4:44 AM

general motors' milford proving grounds. it opened in 1924, and it is the first dedicated auto testing facility. gm operates about 5 test tracks at various locations in north america, brazil, england, and australia.

http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en....175709,0.4319

Groove · February 23rd, 2007, 8:11 PM

Nardo, Italy: http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&hl=nl...549&iwloc=addr
Check out this site for other tracks: http://www.pbase.com/blackieonassis/racetracks

Armunn · February 24th, 2007, 3:32 AM

GMH's test track in Lang Lang Victoria

http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&hl=nl...10849&t=k&om=0

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this is Ford Australia's proving grounds in the You Yangs in Victoria

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...10849&t=k&om=1

Toyota Australia's test facilities at Anglesea Victoria

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...10849&t=k&om=1

And the last of the big 4 manufacturers in Australia. Here's the small facility that Mistubishi run at Tailem Bends in South Australia

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...m=1&iwloc=addr

flyingfridge · February 24th, 2007, 5:30 AM

this is where the REAL magic happens (see if you can follow it all the way round)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...595&iwloc=addr

Alasondro Alegré · March 11th, 2007, 1:38 PM

From Clarkson - The Good...

Willow Springs Raceway

From Top Gear, series 9

Elvington Airfield
Moroso Motorsports Park

anyone know what track Richard takes the RX-8 to, in the series' second programme?

Topher · March 12th, 2007, 2:41 AM

http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat....0/fpart/1/vc/1

That thread lists lots and lots and lots of test sites for automotive places.

I'm not Takumi · March 12th, 2007, 6:46 AM

Laguna Seca, where Clarkson failed at Video Games.

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=36.58...22,-121.752778

superchevy · March 12th, 2007, 11:00 AM

ewww. the satellite photos of the florida swamps (moroso park) look like some nasty std. images/smilies/puke.gif

February 6th, 2007, 4:13 PM	#1
IVIaster Not a dude. Joined: Dec 10th, 2005 Last Online: 11:07 AM Location: Finland Posts: 738 Car: 1990 Volvo 740 Rep Power: 17	Volkswagen test track Where is it?, because I want to see it with Google Earth. Also what are some other big test tracks worth a glance?

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MPowered Joined: May 17th, 2006 Last Online: November 5th, 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 236 Rep Power: 15	This is where the magic happens: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...14784&t=k&om=1 __________________ Happiness is not AROUND the corner... Happiness IS the corner. OO=00=OO

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countvlad Thread bumper from hell Joined: Feb 3rd, 2007 Last Online: April 17th, 2007 Location: A magical place Posts: 20 Car: Magic Carpet Rep Power: 0	To be honest there is'nt a great deal to see, Its just a track no concepts on it. __________________

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Ianspeed Joined: Apr 2nd, 2005 Last Online: 8:06 AM Location: California, USA Posts: 712 Car: 2008 Mazda Rx-8 Sport Rep Power: 19	Uber frikken huge!!! I wonder how many Veryron owners now want to rent the track out and hit 250. __________________

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superchevy Joined: Jan 6th, 2005 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: raleigh & fayetteville, north carolina Age: 26 Posts: 614 Car: '97 jeep grand cherokee limited - up country Rep Power: 26	general motors' milford proving grounds. it opened in 1924, and it is the first dedicated auto testing facility. gm operates about 5 test tracks at various locations in north america, brazil, england, and australia. http://www.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en....175709,0.4319

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Armunn Joined: Oct 19th, 2004 Last Online: November 14th, 2009 Age: 32 Posts: 74 Car: Subaru Liberty B4 Rep Power: 21	GMH's test track in Lang Lang Victoria http://maps.google.nl/maps?f=q&hl=nl...10849&t=k&om=0 Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this is Ford Australia's proving grounds in the You Yangs in Victoria http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...10849&t=k&om=1 Toyota Australia's test facilities at Anglesea Victoria http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...10849&t=k&om=1 And the last of the big 4 manufacturers in Australia. Here's the small facility that Mistubishi run at Tailem Bends in South Australia http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...m=1&iwloc=addr Last edited by Armunn; February 24th, 2007 at 4:01 AM.

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Alasondro Alegré Joined: Nov 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 12:01 AM Location: Portugal Posts: 1,300 Rep Power: 102	From Clarkson - The Good... Willow Springs Raceway From Top Gear, series 9 Elvington Airfield Moroso Motorsports Park anyone know what track Richard takes the RX-8 to, in the series' second programme? __________________ I have a recurring dream in which Jeremy is on fire and I have the fire extinguisher but can't get the pin out. James May

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Topher Joined: Feb 3rd, 2006 Last Online: June 1st, 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Age: 22 Posts: 225 Rep Power: 0	http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showflat....0/fpart/1/vc/1 That thread lists lots and lots and lots of test sites for automotive places. __________________ I would happily exchange the following body parts (all or just some) in return for an 2007 Audi RS4 B7 1x Soul, Liver, 1x Kidney,1x Lung, 1x Testicle and other body part which doesn't directly impair my driving ability

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