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Volkswagen Scirocco European prices announced
 
The countdown is running for the new era Scirocco: the third generation of the sports car will already be arriving on the European market in August. Volkswagen is staging the comeback of a legend with the debut of the two-door car – Scirocco generations I and II wrote history as the most successful Volkswagen coupe of all time with about 800,000 units sold. Prices will start at €27,490 for the 1.4L TSI petrol variant with 120hp. The engine line-up will be as follow: gas - 1.4L TSI, 160hp TSI and 200hp TSI and diesel: 140hp TDI, and a new 122hp TDI early next year. For full details and new image gallery of the Scirocco, go here. Three new video are also available. Get the Flash Player to see this player. 2009 Volkswagen SciroccoScirocco Calendar
For one of the three finalists from the Heidi Klum’s TV show a dream came true: she won the title of Germany’s next Topmodel and a brand new Volkswagen Scirocco. The Volkswagen Scirocco will go on sale this summer at a price of 21,750 Euros. Enjoy the car next to some very hot German girls! 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco "Collector’s Edition"
The fourth model revealed by Volkswagen at the annual GTI meeting at Wörther Lake in Austria was the the Scirocco "Collector’s Edition". The other three models unveiled were: Volkswagen Scirocco GT24, Volkswagen Golf GTI Performance and the Passat R36 Styling Study. Also Audi unveiled the A3 TDI clubsport quattro. Scirocco "Collector’s Edition" receive new front spoiler, side skirts and a rear diffuser, 20 inches wheels and a bi-color interior. The car will be available for order by the end of the year.
Volswagen Scirocco GT24 to be revealed today
Volkswagen announced that the official world premiere of the 325 hp Scirocco GT24 will be today at the the legendary GTI Meet at Worthier Lake. The vehicle will be driven in the 24-hour Nürburgring endurance race by the world champion Carlos Sainz and Hans-Joachim Stuck, three-time winner of the German race.  For those who don’t know, the first Scirocco was born in early 70s and the success of this vehicle continued for over 20 years. Now, the German manufacturer is preparing tha launch of the new Volkswagen Scirocco, which was unveiled this year at the Geneva Auto Show. More details after the jump! Full story
2008 Volkswagen Scirocco Racing Version
Volkswagen will unveil the racing version of the Scirocco at the 24-Hour Race at the Nurburgring (23 -25 May). Hans-Joachim Stuck, Dieter Depping, Francois Verbist and Thomas Mutsch have completed a comprehensive endurance test with the 300 hp Volkswagen Scirocco racing version at the Motorsport Arena at Oschersleben. The racing version of the new Scirocco is based on last year’s successful technology and, like its predecessor, is powered by a 300-hp 2-liter TFSI engine. It also features direct-shift transmission with DSG technology that comes with shifting paddles on the steering wheel. "The new Scirocco’s entry in what is arguably the world’s toughest auto race is a demanding as well as an exciting project," states Dr Ulrich Hackenberg. "The objective should be for one of the three Scirocco teams to repeat the 2007 class victory of the Golf GTI. This would be an excellent way to support the market launch of the production model in autumn."
Volkswagen Scirocco promotional videos
Volkswagen launched two new promotional videos for the 2009 Scirocco: a 3D animation and a real life action sequence. The three TSI (gasoline direct-injection) output 122 hp, 160 hp and 200 hp. The Scirocco’s common rail engine (TDI) develops a power of 140 hp. The 122 hp TSI takes the car to a top speed of 200 km/h. This 160 hp TSI takes the Scirocco from rest to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; its top speed is 217 km/h. With the 200 hp engine, the Scirocco makes the 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds and hits a top speed of 235 km/h. .
Volkswagen Scirocco commercial
Here’s the first commercial of the 2009 Scirocco created for the German market where the Scirocco will go on sale at a price starting 21,750 Euros. The three TSI (gasoline direct-injection) output 90 kW / 122 PS, 118 kW / 160 PS and 147 kW / 200 PS. The Scirocco’s common rail engine (TDI) develops a power of 103 kW / 140 PS. The 122 PS TSI takes the car to a top speed of 200 km/h. This 160 PS TSI takes the Scirocco from rest to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; its top speed is 217 km/h. With the 200 PS engine, the Scirocco makes the 0 to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds and hits a top speed of 235 km/h. 1974 - 1992 Volkswagen Scirocco
Automobile sportiness is the order of the day at the Volkswagen brand stand in Hall 7: the presentation focuses on the various generations of the Scirocco.  “Scirocco” is the term for a hot wind from the Sahara blowing towards the Mediterranean coast. From 1974, though, Volkswagen offered its customers much more than just hot air with the Scirocco. Like the ground-breaking Golf concept, the Scirocco brought a breath of fresh air to the Wolfsburg model program. In the early 1970s, Volkswagen opened up to new technical philosophies and finally said goodbye to the monoculture of air-cooled engines.  Based on the Golf, which went into production in March 1974, Giorgio Giugiaro designed a smart and sporty hatchback body. With its new sports car, initially available as the 85 bhp Scirocco TS, Volkswagen brought pleasure to the hearts of sporty driving enthusiasts everywhere. Full story
This week in brief
2008 Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro2008 Audi Q7 Coastline Concept2008 Pininfarina Sintesi2009 Volkswagen Scirocco2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-42008 Audi R8 TDI Le Mans2008 Renault Megane Coupe2008 Seat SportCoupe BocanegraMazda2 Three-Door2009 Jaguar XKR-S2009 Toyota IQ2009 Aston Martin DB92008 Spyker C8 Aileron2009 Infiniti FX50.
Rumors were true: No Scirocco for USA
Volkswagen announced that due to weak dollar the 2009 Scirocco will not be sold in USA. Too bad! "The exchange rate is the only reason for not selling it in the U.S.," Detlef Wittig, the German company’s sales and marketing chief, said last night in an interview at the Geneva International Motor Show. "This car would fit the U.S. market but at the current exchange rate we wouldn’t make any money." The dollar’s fall to an all-time low against the euro this week has made Volkswagen’s need for a U.S. plant all the more critical, Wittig said. The Wolfsburg, Germany-based carmaker has "in these last days started the selection process by looking at various locations all over the U.S.,’’ he said. The Scirocco made its debut two days ago at the Geneva Motor Show. It will be offered with four TDI and TSI engines, all of them charged and therefore just as torque-strong as they are economical and low in emissions. The three TSI (gasoline direct-injection) output 122 hp, 160 hp and 200 hp. The Scirocco’s common rail engine (TDI) develops a power of 140 hp.
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