New teaser for VW Scirocco 'R' model
December 31st, 1969
Update: VW has confirmed this teaser is not an official release.
More speculation that a performance ‘R’ variant of the new Volkswagen Scirocco coupe is in the works has arrived in the form a new teaser that’s purportedly the real deal. Like the current Golf-based R32 and Passat-based R36, the R-type Scirocco will be a more powerful and better equipped version of the standard coupe and will likely feature its own unique powertrain.
VW hinted at a new R-type Scirocco when it revealed the GT24 race-concept back at the Austrian Wörthersee Tour tuning show in May. The concept featured a highly-tuned 2.0L TFSI engine with 325hp (242kW) on tap and drive sent to the front wheels.
Other modifications on the race-concept that could make it to a production version include an upgraded dual-clutch gearbox with new clutch plates, revised gear ratios and a lightened flywheel. The other possibility for the performance Scirocco includes the same 247hp (180kW) 3.2L V6 engine from the current R32 but the car’s Haldex AWD system will likely be skipped for the latest performance coupe. Hopefully this teaser turns out to be real but like any leaked image there's always the chance that it could be a fake.
VW Scirocco coupe
Via: Autoblog.nlVW Scirocco 2009
Update: VW has confirmed this teaser is not an official release.
More speculation that a performance ‘R’ variant of the new Volkswagen Scirocco coupe is in the works has arrived in the form a new teaser that’s purportedly the real deal. Like the current Golf-based R32 and Passat-based R36, the R-type Scirocco will be a more powerful and better equipped version of the standard coupe and will likely feature its own unique powertrain.
VW hinted at a new R-type Scirocco when it revealed the GT24 race-concept back at the Austrian Wörthersee Tour tuning show in May. The concept featured a highly-tuned 2.0L TFSI engine with 325hp (242kW) on tap and drive sent to the front wheels.
Other modifications on the race-concept that could make it to a production version include an upgraded dual-clutch gearbox with new clutch plates, revised gear ratios and a lightened flywheel. The other possibility for the performance Scirocco includes the same 247hp (180kW) 3.2L V6 engine from the current R32 but the car’s Haldex AWD system will likely be skipped for the latest performance coupe. Hopefully this teaser turns out to be real but like any leaked image there's always the chance that it could be a fake.
VW Scirocco coupe
Via: Autoblog.nl
New teaser for VW Scirocco 'R' model
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More speculation that a performance ‘R’ variant of the new Volkswagen Scirocco coupe is in the works has arrived in the form a new teaser that’s purportedly the real deal. Like the current Golf-based R32 and Passat-based R36, the R-type Scirocco will be a more powerful and better equipped version of the standard coupe and will likely feature its own unique powertrain.
VW hinted at a new R-type Scirocco when it revealed the GT24 race-concept back at the Austrian Wörthersee Tour tuning show in May. The concept featured a highly-tuned 2.0L TFSI engine with 325hp (242kW) on tap and drive sent to the front wheels.
Other modifications on the race-concept that could make it to a production version include an upgraded dual-clutch gearbox with new clutch plates, revised gear ratios and a lightened flywheel. The other possibility for the performance Scirocco includes the same 247hp (180kW) 3.2L V6 engine from the current R32 but the car’s Haldex AWD system will likely be skipped for the latest performance coupe. Hopefully this teaser turns out to be real but like any leaked image there's always the chance that it could be a fake.
VW Scirocco coupe
Via: Autoblog.nl
VW Scirocco 2009
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Meet the top commenters on the LeaderboardBy raptor #1, Posted: 6/30/2008
Hello, how about that I-4 with AWD? I can't really imagine 325 hp on front wheels in a light car like that. It will be a challenge to drive away without making a burnout.
By Ayax #2, Posted: 6/30/2008
Its not that light, and I'm sure that 325hp engine wont make it to production. AWD, well it would be a blast, effectively making this car a better buy than the R32 so they're not gonna do that. which is kinda sad.
By VW Informant #3, Posted: 7/1/2008
Yeah VW typically doesn't release its race concepts into full production. I would expect the final engine specs to be considerably lower
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By Mike2727 #4, Posted: 7/4/2008
I have a MKV DSG GTI with 318whp/319wtq, and have no problems talking off without wheelspin.
It is a blast to drive and easily keeps up/passes Vettes, STi's,M3's etc, for a lot less money
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