[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/vw-goes-xxl-at-frankfurt\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/vw-goes-xxl-at-frankfurt\/","headline":"VW goes XXL at Frankfurt","name":"VW goes XXL at Frankfurt","description":"The big German brands like to show off at their home motor show \u2013 the Frankfurt Motor Show, in early September \u2013 and for 2013 Volkswagen are getting about as showy as a peacock in platforms with their whopping 9,000 square metre show stand. Yes, that is way bigger than a football pitch and takes over 150 tonnes of steel to stand up! Picture-wise, we have the VW stand concept images for you, and we fully expect the finished mini-auto-town […]","datePublished":"2013-08-23","dateModified":"2013-08-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. 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Yes, that is way bigger than a football pitch and takes over 150 tonnes of steel to stand up!Picture-wise, we have the VW stand concept images for you, and we fully expect the finished mini-auto-town to be stunning in the metal, MDF and carpet. You won’t get to see it for real unless you’re at the show however, with most manufacturers keeping finishing touches and show-day-surprises well and truly under wraps until the huge halls open their giant doors.VW clearly decided they needed a big stand for this year, as they have a great deal to talk about. They’ll be showcasing their  new, 300bhp Golf R model\u00a0\u2013 the fastest Golf ever to bust out some big turbo boost \u2013 as well as giving more techy visitors the low down on their 4MOTION four-wheel drive system that underpins the Golf R and some other quick Dubs from history. Also on display will be their Polo R WRC from the World Rally Championship; one of the best-looking contenders in this 2013 season. If only all Polos looked like this!As you might imagine, a fair chunk of work \u2013 and a tonne of money \u2013 goes into a show-stopping show stand like this. Here are the super-stats:Location: Messe Frankfurt trade fair grounds, Hall 3.0Stand area: 8,893 m2Length and width of stand: 114.50 x 78.00 mErection commenced: August 14, 2013Duration: 24 daysEnclosed space: 15,500 m3Floor space: 3,397.5 m2\u00a0(one- and two-storey)Fa\u00e7ade height: Max. 7.50 m, covered with approx. 2,900 m2\u00a0of fabricGlass floor: approx. 6,000 m2Carpeting: 2,125 m2Total number of lamps: approx. 2,350 with a total output of 1.7 megawatt andapprox. 90 km of cablesLED surfaces: In excess of 140 m2, including a 61 m2\u00a0highlight-LED on the stageVehicles: 53Number of hosts\/hostesses: approx. 140Planning period: 11 monthsArchitects \/ Designers: 18Architectural highlights: Cloud fa\u00e7ade, innovation wall, highlight stageThat’s all awesome enough for sure, but what do you do if you fancy a full-on fix of all things VW and don’t want to fly to Frankfurt, pay a fortune for a hotel and get lost in a sea of mullets?How about a bit of  VW Action at Santa Pod,\u00a0Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September? They’ve got a seriously packed show planned for 2013, with far fewer mullets and not a dollop of sauerkraut in sight!VW Action is the longest-running VW show ever and the famously fast Santa Pod show ground and drag strip will be packed with hundreds of every kind of VW show, race, camper and rat car, while the various stages, bars and marquees will all feature a special ‘Comic Book Superheroes & Villains’ theme, and, of course, the sausages will be real sausages!We’ll see you at Santa Pod for VW Action, and leave Frankfurt to the suits!By Dan Anslow "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"VW goes XXL at Frankfurt","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/vw-goes-xxl-at-frankfurt\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]