In one of their more elaborate publicity efforts, Volkswagen enlisted the services of their Rallycross driver and drifting superstar Tanner Foust to give pro cyclist Tim Johnson a ride in his new 900 horsepower Passat. The venue for this stunt was the course of USA Cycling Time Trials in Chattanooga near VW’s headquarters.

This thing also serves as a teaser for the awesome 900-hp Passat drift car which Tanner Foust will be driving throughout the Formula Drift season:

Rockstar Energy Drink VW Passat RWD Specs:

Tires: Nitto Tire NT05 255/40-17 (f); 295/40-18 (r)

Engine: 700 HP V-8 450 cubic inches + 200HP Nitrous

Suspension: RS-R custom coilovers

Wheels: KMC (Front: 17×8; Rear: 18×10)

Transmission: G-Force GSR, 4 Speed dog box

Clutch: Tilton Engineering three-disk clutch

Fuel injection: AEM Infinity-10

Driveshaft: Driveshaft Shop 4? Aluminum

Wiring: GP Motorsports Mil Spec

Battery: Odyssey PC925

Fuel system: x2AEM 320L fuel pumps

Interior: Recaro seats; custom 4130 Chrome-Moly rollcage; Plex SDM-500 dash display; Tilton Engineering 600 series pedals; Sparco steering wheel

Exterior: APR Performance swan-mount wing