VW is taking a green racer to the Green Hell. This May it will bring two versions of the Scirocco GT24 to the 24-Hour Race on the Nürburgring powered by natural gas. VW says the 2.0-liter turbo engine will make “nearly 300 hp” and is a testbed for future applications.
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The Volkswagen Scirocco has been accused of being a Golf in wolf’s clothing because of the multitude parts shared. But now this is finally going to be used to the Scirocco’s advantage if it gets a version of the engine in the upcoming Golf R20.
We picked up on this rumor many months ago, but now there are also spy shots of the Scirocco testing with the 270 hp 2.0-liter turbocharged engine. While we haven’t had the opportunity to personally pilot the car because VW slammed the door on a U.S.-spec Scirocco, friends overseas have applauded the car’s suspension but have prayed from more power. So now maybe VW is listening.
To help distinguish the R20 from other Sciroccos, VW may use the larger air intake and rear wing found on the Scirocco Study R. The total package may make for an appealing car, but U.S. fans shouldn’t get too excited. If VW is leaving out the Scirocco here because it would cannibalize sales from the GTI, then it’s doubtful VW would take the chance on the much smaller production numbers of the R20.
Shed a tear, Autoblog got official confirmation that the Volkswagen Scirocco will not be coming to the U.S. While unofficially we have known this for a while, VW is confirming that the Scirocco would jeopardize sales of the less expensive GTI in the North America. Maybe someday the U.S. will learn to love hot hatches.
The German aftermarket company B&B is the latest tuner to have a go at the new Volkswgen Scirocco. B&B not only modify the exterior of the Scirocco with a Caractere body kit, but also increase the output to six different levels depending on the customer’s needs.
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The tuning firm Caractere has just released their new bodykit for the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. The kit consists of new front and rear bumpers, a grill inspired by the GTi, a subtle and a set of aggressive side skirts. Fitting inside of the Caractere rear bumper are a set of unique exhaust tips. The Scirocco can be equipped with the CW1 wheels measuring 18, 19 or 20 inches. Hopefully the kit will be offered in the U.S. if Volkswagen ever confirms an American Scirocco.
