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    VW Scirocco Studie R Celebrates Historic German/Italian Alliances

    Realizing the Italian flag looks better on cars than the German flag, Volkswagen chose the Bologna Motor Show to launch the VW Scirocco Studie R. Essentially a hopped-up version of the standard car, it features a 270 HP version of the 2.0-liter TSI turbo-four sending its power through a 6-speed DSG gearbox. All the other additions are largely cosmetic, but are executed to an unusually classy standard. Aggressive air intakes and a carbon front splitter fill out the front of the Scirocco, while inside there’s a nice set of Recaro buckets finished up with Tricolore stitching. Expect a less Italiangasmic version of this car to arrive in showrooms next year as the 2010 VW Scirocco R, no, we won’t get that one either. The release follows the jump.

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    10:00 AM on Thu Dec 4 2008
    By Wes Siler
    1,676 views, 36 comments

    Most discussed Picarso: Why can't we have this again? Oh, I know because VW is going to give it AWD and 300hp then more »

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    Affen-Geil! Need For Speed Undercover VW Scirocco

    Seems like EA Deutschland is getting their slice of this SEMA-style customizing madness by cramming a Scirocco with every bit of video game paraphernalia they could draw together (ed - no Master System though). This little hatch is packed full of 30" screens, a XBOX 360, Playstation 3 and enough heart-stopping audio gear to give Frankie Rio wood. After running the German-flavored article through a little free online translator action, we gather that this is simply a new 'Rocco that's been vinyl wrapped, black rimmed and irreparably wronged.

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    10:00 AM on Thu Nov 20 2008
    By Andrew Didorosi
    1,306 views, 36 comments

    Most discussed Rust-MyEnemy--ymenEyM-tsuR: This Scirocco certainly does blow. more »

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    Report: VW Scirocco May Come Stateside After All

    Automotive News Europe is reporting that Volkswagen may reverse course on the new Scirocco and offer the vehicle in the United States. VW execs originally opted not to sell the Scirocco here due to fears it would cannibalize sales from the GTI and because the strong Euro would have made the car too expensive. Since then, the dollar has gained and the new Scirocco has been enough of a hit in European markets to cause those same executives to see dollar signs on these shores. VW spokesman Steve Keyes said "there's no real decision yet," but if the car were to come here it would be positioned "a little bit differently."

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    2:20 PM on Mon Oct 27 2008
    By Andrew Stoy
    1,938 views, 52 comments

    Most discussed damnelantra™: what is the curb weight vs engine output of r32 and scirocco? more »

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    VW Scirocco Hypothetically Tuned By ABT

    The new Volkswagen Scirocco may just be hitting the roads, but somehow tuner ABT Sportsline has already released their version of the swoopy hatch. Oh wait, no they haven't, these are just renderings. Yes, as has become common practice for tuners anxious to get a jump on the competition, ABT has resorted to releasing Photoshop-enhanced pictures of a standard Scirocco to display the aftermarket upgrade package they allegedly have. The car claims to bump up the power of the 2.0-liter engine to 240 HP, to be sent to your choice of gaudy, oversized rims. Of course, we can't get the Scirocco in America anyways, so we'd rather fantasize about the Scirocco GT24 Nürburgring endurance racer. Press release after the jump.

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    3:40 PM on Mon Oct 6 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    1,512 views, 12 comments

    Most discussed layabout: Not bad looking,they just released the specs that will go on sale in the U.K.,personally i think its a lot more »

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    2009 Volkswagen Scirocco, Driven

    Answering the prayers of Vee-Dub fanboys, the new 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is the first real VW sport coupe since the Corrado. There's just one problem: the car isn't available on our American shores. However, our friend John Mahoney over in the UK has driven it, and he seems to quite like it.
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    5:00 PM on Tue Jul 1 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    7,097 views, 30 comments

    Latest by FutureCarDesigner: Is It comming to america? i heard it won't. more »

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    2009 VW Scirocco Available For Order, Hotter Version On The Way?

    V-Dub has announced they are taking orders for their Euro-only 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. While the latest iteration of the two-door sport hatch won't be getting the 325 HP engine seen in the 24-hour Nürburgring race-prepped Scirocco GT24, it will still be getting some respectable scoot. The Scirocco will officially be running a 197 HP, 2-liter TFSI powerplant, but the presser hints at more. Initial volume is slated at 3,350 cars for the UK and "around 9,000 in 2009 when a full line-up is available." Is the peoples' car company planning more chutzpah for the 'Roc? Hard to say, but we're sure nobody would complain if they are.

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    10:40 AM on Fri Jun 20 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    6,646 views, 35 comments

    Latest by SigmundCabbie: funny thing is, back when the scirocco was made, it had a smaller engine than the gti that came out more »

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    Official Volkswagen Scirocco GT24 Photos, Looks Ready for Race Day

    You knew it was coming, and we've seen a head-on shot of the Volkswagen Scirocco GT24 race car, but now the full studio set is out for the ogling. The standard issue and Euro-only Scirocco has been modified with more turbo pressure pushing output to 325 HP, while the chassis has been widened and lowered, aero bits added, full roll cage and gutted interior with a rally style shifter falling close at hand. We think it looks rather smashing in its blue and white livery and kinda wish the normal Scirocco had more of these styling elements. Of course, every car wold look better if there was a "Race Car" box on the options list. Look for the Scirocco GT24 to run at the 24 hours of Nürburgring in June and details about the car below.

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    3:40 PM on Thu May 22 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    4,706 views, 26 comments

    Latest by the good dr zero: @crazygutgut: Que? I'm not seeing much of a similarity between this and the Scirocco. more »

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    Volkswagen Builds 300 HP Scirocco For Nürburgring 24-Hour Race

    A lot of people think VW's upcoming Scirocco could use a little more oomph under the hood. The stock engines are rated from 122 HP to 200 HP, but this new version has a 300 HP version of the 2.0-liter TFSI inline-four. That's because the car has been race-prepped specifically for next month's 24-hour endurance race at the Nürburgring. More »

    3:20 PM on Wed Apr 30 2008
    By Mark Arnold
    5,007 views, 34 comments

    Latest by ThateMotorsport: 3 Weeks to go and I'll be there to watch it live. The best time in the year!!! 1 Week more »

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    Volkwagen Scirocco Chase Video Awful, Confusing

    We refuse to believe someone was paid to produce this Volkswagen Scirocco video that's so bad it makes us feel itchy. Why is this man driving a Scirocco through a barren desert landscape? Well, he's being chased by the worlds laziest police force — apparently there for comedic effect, rather than an actual car chase. Is the Scirocco so titillating — so mind-bendingly amazing — that when they finally catch up to him in an airport hanger, they forget the driver is still in the car? Bad car ad, bad. No, no, no — rub your nose in it! [Youtube via Carscoop]

    9:30 AM on Fri Apr 18 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    4,524 views, 61 comments

    Latest by frink84: @SundaySundayFnC: exactly what i thought until the hangar scene. zee germans have been watching 70's chase movies again more »

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    1979 Volkswagen Scirocco: Handles Better Than a Ferrari!

    Back in the Middle Malaise Era, when you were in a hurry to meet your cocaine dealer hot date at the dock, you could have taken a Ferrari or Maserati to ensure the quickest driving time. But when you also have a Scirocco in the garage... well, who's going to argue with 71 horsepower?

    1:15 PM on Thu Mar 6 2008
    By Murilee Martin
    3,035 views, 32 comments

    Latest by scirocco16v: I have 2 MK1 Sciroccos, a 1978 Champagne Edition 2 and a 1977. These are some of the best more »