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The Scirocco R20 will share the same 270hp (201kW) 2.0L turbocharged engine as the upcoming Golf R20

The Scirocco R20 will share the same 270hp (201kW) 2.0L turbocharged engine as the upcoming Golf R20

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Volkswagen has unveiled its new Scirocco R, which you can read all about by clicking here.

All our American readers look away because pictured here is a new high-performance variant of the Volkswagen Scirocco coupe, a car that has officially been ruled out for U.S. sale. VW first hinted at a new high-performance version of the Scirocco coupe when it revealed the GT24 race concept back at the Austrian Wörthersee Tour tuning show last May, and then the carmaker followed it up with the Scirocco Study R concept at last year’s Bologna Motor Show.

The new model will be called the Scirocco R20 and it’s expected to make its debut alongside a Golf-based variant at this month’s Nurburgring 24 hour endurance race. Key features lifted from the concept include the aggressively styled bumper with larger intakes and unique fog lights, as well as the slightly wider fenders and lower ride height.

Don’t be fooled by the sponsor logos plastered over the car’s body. The prototype has been disguised as a race car but a peek inside reveals the car has its rear seats fully intact and there’s no roll cage, which means this is a production model.

Both the Scirocco and Golf R20 models are expected to deliver 270hp (201kW) and be fitted with a six-speed manual and AWD. A dual-clutch DSG is also expected to be featured as an option, allowing for 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint times in the five second bracket. Unlike its fellow Euro-competition - the Renault Megane RS and Ford Focus RS - the R20 will capitalize on AWD for superior performance and handling.

First sales should start in Europe by the end of the year, while American fans can still look forward to the Golf R20 as this car will be replacing the MkV R32 model and should be on sale in local showrooms also by the end of the year.
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  1. ma_NC2010 avatar NC2010 Posted: 4/14/2009 9:25am PDT

    As I would only be interested in the 5 door Golf version of the R20, I can live with no Scirocco version for the USA just fine.

    But they can use those R Design Study seats for mine...
     
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  2. ma_Rice1 avatar Rice1 Posted: 4/14/2009 3:33pm PDT

    Damn, I want one. I'd rather have the Scirocco because it looks so much more low slung and aggressive than the Golf or any other Japanese hatch's out there. Guess I'll just have to buy a '96 Honda Civic hatchback and swap a K20 in it.
     
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  3. ma_NC2010 avatar NC2010 Posted: 4/14/2009 3:49pm PDT

    ...looks so much more low slung and aggressive than the Golf...

    A 911 or a TT is low and aggressive, the Scirocco is just more strange. Certainly doesn't have the nice appearance balance of the Golf.
     
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  4. ma_gus avatar Gus Chyba Posted: 4/14/2009 4:23pm PDT

    Not a fan of FWD, but that car is really good looking...
     
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  5. ma_Damien Thomas avatar Damien Thomas Posted: 4/14/2009 5:06pm PDT

    This one is the R20 and it has AWD.
     
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  6. ma_gus avatar Gus Chyba Posted: 4/15/2009 3:08pm PDT

    Ah, in that case...

    But the normal car is FWD, correct? Anyway, what a great looking car. Bummer.
     
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  7. ma_K_Ramos avatar K_Ramos Posted: 4/26/2009 5:35pm PDT

    The only problem that I see with this car (Like all of my other favorites) it will never see North American soil.

    So very depressing.
     
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  8. ma_NC2010 avatar NC2010 Posted: 5/12/2009 6:15am PDT

    The only problem that I see with this car (Like all of my other favorites) it will never see North American soil. So very depressing.

    But it appears we will get the better looking (and more practical) Golf version. EU can keep the strange looking Scirocco.
     
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  9. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 5/12/2009 3:06pm PDT

    Glad they are using the turbo 4 instead of a V6, the V6 in the R32 Golf made the car too heavy
     
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  10. ma_gazzed avatar gazzed Posted: 5/12/2009 3:56pm PDT

    Please Volkswagen have a second think and sell it overseas...
     
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  11. ma_NoNameDenton avatar NoNameDenton Posted: 5/12/2009 8:05pm PDT

    Please Volkswagen have a second think and sell it overseas...

    VW feels that America already has the GTI so we do not need this
     
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  12. ma_migueldefesas avatar migueldefesas Posted: 5/21/2009 2:10pm PDT

    Could anyone tell me if this Scirocco will be bilt in Palmela factory (Portugal), like the normal Scirocco.
     
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  13. By rui de vasconcellos Posted: 9/13/2009 9:23pm PDT

    quote: Could anyone tell me if this Scirocco will be bilt in Palmela factory (Portugal), like the normal Scirocco.
    yes it will. actually, it is already being built.
     
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  14. By  batterie motorola Posted: 12/23/2009 4:57am PST

    the scirocco is the best looking hot hatch car which is for sale now. here where i live in spain , i often see in the street a 200hp white scirocco. im sure if it would be sold in US will have a lot of buyers.
     
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