Wednesday, May 20, 2009

SCIROCCO R PACKS AUDI S3 POWER











We have details of the upcoming Volkswagen Scirocco R. Yeah, you thought the Scirocco that was just launched in Mzansi was the end of it? No it’s not! Actually, the R itself may not be either, but that’s another topic.



VW has not worked too hard on the Scirocco R in the sense that a lot of its makeup is from the VW parts pantry. Take the 2.0-litre TSI engine for example. It is a modified version of the GTI’s and it produces 195kW of power and 350Nm of torque. Same figures as the Audi S3. They say it goes from 0 – 100km/h in 6.5 seconds with a top end of 250km/h.



Standard to it is a 6-speed manual gearbox and the DSG is an option. To help the car handle better is an electronic XDS differential. LED daytime running lights, 18-inch wheels, a very aggressive front bumper, roof spoiler and new side skirts make it look more purposeful.



The Scirocco R becomes available in Europe this autumn and Mzansi will probably get it in mid-2010, IF it comes our way. No reason it shouldn’t though, I mean they did sell that underperforming Golf R 32 didn’t they?

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