Scirocco

Archive for the 'Scirocco' Category

Could the U.S. finally see the Scirocco?

Published April 9, 2012 in Scirocco. Closed

Volkswagen Scirocco 100,000

Volkswagen enthusiasts in this country missed out on the last generation of the sporty Scirocco coupe, but they might be in luck when the next version appears.

Jonathan Browning, CEO of VW Group of America, said in an interview at the New York auto show that he is lobbying to bring the Scirocco here. Continue reading ‘Could the U.S. finally see the Scirocco?’

627hp fire-spitting VW Scirocco from KMS

Published March 21, 2011 in Scirocco. Closed

Yes, you read all that correctly. HPA’s Scirocco might have a few more ponies but it does not spit fire like KMS’s. Not to spoil it but 45sec’s in is nuts! All we have on it is the horsepower, it’s running 4Motion and Hankook studded tires keep it on the ice… Ya ICE! Those vids after the jump Continue reading ’627hp fire-spitting VW Scirocco from KMS’

Volkswagen celebrates 100,000 third-generation Sciroccos

Published August 6, 2010 in Scirocco. Closed

VW Autoeuropa celebrates 100,000 Scirocco's

Since its market launch in 1974, this compact sports coupé has been the most successful Volkswagen in its segment: 795,650 vehicles were sold up to 1992. Currently, the third generation is being manufactured. Continue reading ‘Volkswagen celebrates 100,000 third-generation Sciroccos’

Congestion ahead while driving Scirocco

Published January 30, 2010 in Scirocco. Closed

Last week we got the dreaded phone call from Volkswagen and it’s time for the Scirocco to go back to its rightful owner. Having spent nearly three months with the little VW, I am reluctant to let it go. But since my feeble attempts at the authoritarian “we can’t send it back yet” phone calls and even desperate pleas cut no ice, it seems we will have to see our longtermer off shortly. (continue reading…)

GTI engine now also available to order for Scirocco and Eos

Published November 16, 2009 in Eos, Scirocco and Volkswagen GTI. Closed

2.0 TSI engine with increased performance of 155 kW / 210 PS
Fuel consumption reduced by up to nine percent

The Golf GTI’s well-known TSI engine with 2.0-litre displacement and 155 kW / 210 PS is now also available for the Scirocco and Eos. The greatest advantage: the engine, which replaces the previous top class engine, the 2.0 TSI (147 kW / 200 PS), reduces fuel consumption by up to nine percent. Continue reading ‘GTI engine now also available to order for Scirocco and Eos’