Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Spy Shots: VW Scirocco hits the 'Ring]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/26/spy-shots-vw-scirocco-hits-the-ring/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/26/spy-shots-vw-scirocco-hits-the-ring/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/26/spy-shots-vw-scirocco-hits-the-ring/#commentsFiled under: , ,

After subjecting us for years to dull econo hatchbacks and even blander sedans, Volkswagen impressed the automotive world when it took the covers of its Iroc concept. The vehicle featured an aggressive front-end, a powerful brooding stance and fluid surfaces, but at the same time it was instantly recognizable as a VW. Now the production version of that car has been spotted undergoing some high speed testing at Germany's Nurburgring.

Dubbed the Scirocco, the new VW coupe is rumored to be unveiled at next year's Geneva Auto Show in March before going on sale by the middle of the year. The car's running gear will be borrowed from the current Eos convertible and, not surprisingly, it will be manufactured alongside the former at VW's Portugal plant.

The range will kick off with a 1.4L TSI unit developing 138 HP in base form and 168 in supercharged versions. This will be followed by a 168 HP 2.0L TDI and a 197 HP 2.0L turbo gasoline engine currently used in the Golf GTI. Down the track, VW is expected to launch a performance R20 version with a lightened chassis and a 230 HP 2.0L turbo motor.

[Source: World Car Fans]

Gallery: Volkswagen IROC

Spy Shots: VW Scirocco hits the 'Ring originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>IrocnurburgringSciroccoScirocco spy picsscirocco spy shotsSciroccoSpyPicsSciroccoSpyShotsWed, 26 Sep 2007 13:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Spy Video: VW Scirocco takes to the heat of Death Valley]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/10/spy-video-vw-scirocco-takes-to-the-heat-of-death-valley/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/10/spy-video-vw-scirocco-takes-to-the-heat-of-death-valley/http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/10/spy-video-vw-scirocco-takes-to-the-heat-of-death-valley/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

The VW IROC concept is on its way to production in a couple of years as the new Scirocco. For most production cars from major manufacturers, one of the inevitable stops along the way is California's Death Valley for hot weather testing, and the Scirocco's no different in that regard.

It's been caught on video going through its paces in the desert valley over at Auto Motor und Sport. Propulsion for the Scirocco will come from a range of engines starting with a 115hp FSI four-cylinder to a 250 hp VR6, with prices starting at 25,000 Euro. You can catch the video over at the Auto Motor und Sport website.

[Source: Auto Motor und Sport]

Spy Video: VW Scirocco takes to the heat of Death Valley originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>new sciroccoNewSciroccosciroccoscirocco spy shotsSciroccoSpyShotsspy shotsspy videoSpyShotsSpyVideovolkswagenvolkswagen sciroccoVolkswagenSciroccovwvw sciroccoVwSciroccoMon, 10 Sep 2007 15:05:00 EST