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From car racing to the street: In May 2008, two Scirocco GT24 race cars finished first and second in their class at the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring track. Now Volkswagen is presenting a street version of the race car at the Bologna Motor Show: the Scirocco Studie R has a 198 kW / 270 PS engine for everyday practicality, yet it still delivers aggressive propulsive power.
This power is distributed by a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Adapted directly from car racing are the coilovers, four-piston brake calipers and a sound-optimized exhaust system.
Continue to read: Volkswagen shows Scirocco Studie R at Bologna Motor Show
We are not the biggest fan of Lambo doors(unless it is a Lamborghini), but this Volkswagen Scirocco by Rieger Tuning is one of the hottest aftermarket Scirocco’s we have seen.
Tuning package includes lambo doors, side skirts, rear roof spoiler, new front and rear bumpers, quad exhaust pipes, new lower springs and 3-style wheels either in 19-inch or 20-inch size.
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Just in time for the Essen Motor Show, MTM introduces the MTM Scirocco R with its specially developed tuning components.
The program for the VW Scirocco includes three different performance enhancements: 245, 250 or 272 horsepower, a MTM Clubsport running gear, a 4-pipe exhaust system with rear skirt attachment, a 8-piston MTM Brembo brakes and also exclusive, sportive ”bimoto“ rims.
Continue to read: Essen 2008: MTM Scirocco R
Volkswagen has announced a new entry-level specification and two additional engines for the Scirocco coupé, which are now available for ordering from Volkswagen Retailers.
Prices for the entry-level model, fitted with a 1.4-litre TSI 160 PS engine, start at £18,790 RRP on the road, opening the possibility of Scirocco ownership to a wider audience.
At launch in September, the Scirocco was only available in range-topping GT trim.
Continue to read: Volkswagen Scirocco now available with two new engines
Scirocco is the hottest looking Volkswagen out there currently and now ABT is making it even hotter.
Aerodynamic changes include a new ABT front spoiler, ABT Side skirts, ABT Rear skirt set, consisting of a rear skirt and a diagonally attached 4-pipe rear muffler forms a sporty unit together with the ABT Rear wing.
ABT Sportsline recommends either its BR or AR alloys as an ideal complement to the extravagant body kit of the shooting star. The wheels are available in 18 to 20 inch and of course with fitting tires and wheel spacers.
Continue to read: The new Scirocco by ABT
Volkswagen presented Scirocco GT24 last week in GTI Meet at the Wörther Lake.
Scirocco GT24 has 239 KW (325 hp) and the car took part of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring last weekend.
Now Volkswagen has released a promotional trailer for the race-ready VW Scirocco GT24 from that 24-hour race at the Nürburgring.
Click here to see the video of the Volkswagen Scirocco GT24
Volkswagen will present the world premiere of a 239 kW (325 PS) version of the new Scirocco today at the legendary GTI Meet at Wörther Lake. For two days later, a team of legendary drivers will start the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring in the sports version of the Scirocco.
Thus, the new Scirocco will be in the spotlight at two cult events for car enthusiasts at the same time.
Volkswagen is presenting the racing version of the Scirocco GT24 at Wörther Lake in a world premiere. “This car doesn’t need to be driven to look fast. The Scirocco GT24 with the blue-white finish sits so low on its extended wheel wells that a hand will not fit between the wheel arch and the tyre.
Continue to read: World premiere: Volkswagen Scirocco GT24
VW has been testing the Scirocco in the run up to the 24 Hours of Nürburgring race that’s set to begin on May 24, and according to VW Motorsport Director, Kris Nissen, the Scirocco is living up to expectations.
Nissen says that, “the new Scirocco was in its element from its very first lap around the Nordschleife.” It’s a grueling test and we’re looking forward to how the Scirocco fairs later this month.
The race-prepped Scirocco is fitted with a 300+ Hp version of VW’s 2.0-liter TFSI engine.
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* Design with wagon-coupé roof offers surprising amount of interior space
* All-round characteristics of the Scirocco enable multivariable use
* Scirocco is the first sports car with transverse mounted 7-speed DSG
The designers of the third generation of the Scirocco unmistakably designed it to be a pure sports car. Different than the original Scirocco of the 1970s, and the second generation introduced in the 1980s, the new car offers substantially greater interior space.
Continue to read: 2009 VW Scirocco
