During last weekend's Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup race Dennis Rieger caught an inside corner, two-wheeled it across the track, and crashed into the wall. He's unharmed, though probably lamenting a potentially legendary save missed. If only for a little more runoff.

Aided by a vantage point made possible by the balcony of our European office, we discover that the VW Scirocco is a rather desirable coupe.

No plastic wheel matches the familiarity of a real car. That's why these Finnish geeks plugged a PC directly into this VW Scirocco's on-board computer and, with some clever coding and a projector, created an incredibly immersive gaming experience.

Any North American shoppers looking for a hot hatch should scratch the VW Scriocco off the list as VW has officially put the kibosh on the svelte VeeDub in favor of the GTI. Tear.

Whether an engine or a steering wheel, parts-sharing is an easy way for manufacturers to save money. Still, many car owners may be surprised by what parts get shared. Here's 12 unlikely examples.

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