Filed under: Motorsports, Hatchbacks, Volkswagen
VW releases second pic of Scirocco racer
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Scirocco racer.
Volkswagen is taunting us again with another shot of its 'Ring-bound Scirocco, and this time, we get to see the race-ready hatch in profile. VW has been testing the Scirocco in the run up to the 24 Hours of Nurburgring race that's set to begin on May 24, and according to VW Motorsport Director, Kris Nissen, the Scirocco is living up to expectations. With 300 hp provided by its 2.0-liter TFSI engine, 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.
Gallery: Volkswagen Scirocco Racer
[Source: VW via Carscoop]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Allan 6:22PM (5/05/2008)
WANT!
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ugg.tryptophan 6:31PM (5/05/2008)
MOAR WANT!
Eric Liberatore 6:36PM (5/05/2008)
No get.
OOMPH! 6:48PM (5/05/2008)
MAX!!! this is what the people want!!!
nissanfreak87 7:43PM (5/05/2008)
agreed, I really want it, why won't VW bring it over?
Franz 6:39PM (5/05/2008)
Yes please!
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zamafir 6:48PM (5/05/2008)
x2, i'd drop the .:R in a heartbeat for a lighter car with more hp and a little fresher inside.
pmiddle5 6:40PM (5/05/2008)
Aint got nothing on the gtr or zr1!
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Serge K. 6:45PM (5/05/2008)
So what is your point? Nobody claims that it does. According to your logic (or rather lack thereof), GT-R "aint got nothing" on Formula 1 racer.
ugg.tryptophan 6:51PM (5/05/2008)
it looks nicer; still mean-looking, but not monstrous like the the GT-R
pmiddle5 7:31PM (5/05/2008)
Your anger is more silly then the obvious joking comment...hahah
Nick 6:58PM (5/05/2008)
Nicest car VW's made in years, probably since the Corrado, and of course North Americans don't get it. Seriously, living here gets really old sometimes...
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yacoub 8:28AM (5/06/2008)
Except when you take a moment to remember all the horrid socialist crap you'd have to put up with in the EU. I'll suffer with not getting the Scirocco this model year, thanks. =P
havoc 6:59PM (5/05/2008)
i really like the looks of it
i'll leave it at that
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CarbonBlack 8:08PM (5/05/2008)
TO AUTOBLOG:
if you guys get any more pictures in the future, make sure to post them. I want a shot of the back!
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Robert112 10:41PM (5/05/2008)
"the scirocco will hurt sales of the gti"
of course it would.. who would want a riced rabbit when they could have a scirocco?
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pmiddle5 1:34AM (5/06/2008)
Doesnt the GTi hurt sales of the Golf? and the r32 of the GTi? oi. Scrap the r36 (thats what is gonna be now right?) and give the people the Scirocco.
speedball3 1:50AM (5/06/2008)
I disagree. Don't sell us the Scirocco. Sell us something that looks and performs more like this race Scirocco. THAT will sell. Otherwise, IMO, the Scirocco looks like a lightly refreshed GTI. Read: BORING.
b. wood 2:12AM (5/06/2008)
Looks like a 2 door '08 STi o_O...
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ugg.tryptophan 2:47AM (5/06/2008)
dont even go there