Volkswagen Sells More Sausages than Cars... YES You Read That Right!
When we think of what Volkswagen are famous for, we think of iconic cars like the VW Beetle, the Camper Van (and even its new electric concept). Or maybe you think of VW's production of the Bugatti Veyron. But do you think of sausages? Despite being a thing since 1973, very few people know that Volkswagen produce currywurst sausages, a type of sausage famous in Germany. Not only does Volkswagen, the 'People's Car' brand, produce sausages, but they produce and sell more sausages than cars!
AND they even have a part number! 199 398 500 A.
The Volkswagen 'Sausage Factory' Image: VW Newsroom
Just like the cars, the currywurst sausages are made in Germany in the same Wolfsburg plant. But don't worry, the engineer putting together your new Volkswagen Golf is not the same person construct a word class sausage! The the team of sausage-makers is made up of around 30 people, mostly butchers and the pork is sourced fresh from local German farmers. Taking it a step further, since 2010 Volkswagen have produced a vegetarian alternative as well.
The pork is delivered to the factory three times a week, ensuring complete freshness. The recipe is a VW secret, but we do know that the sausage skins are called Volkswagen Originalteil ("Volkswagen Original Part").
On top of this, Volkswagen even produce their own ketchup to go with the sausages. And this has a part number too: 199 398 500 B.
More Sausages Than Cars
So yes, believe it or not, this is true. With the team of 30 producing a staggering 18,000 sausages PER DAY, Volkswagen produce and sell more sausages than they do cars. In 2017, VW made a staggering 6.8 million currywurst which is higher than the number of cars it made for that year.
As an added bonus, the sausages are currently not impacted by the current semiconductor shortage. Pub Quiz fact for you, sausages do not contain semiconductors!!
While VW cars are available across the globe, the currywurst sausages are only currently available in 11 countries.
Conducting our own research, Pendle Lease have found some online UK stores selling the famous VW currywurst!
We are yet to give it a try, but it is definitely on the top of our list.
