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265-hp Volkswagen Scirocco R20T coming in 2010

Posted: Nov 25, 2008

Filed under: Volkswagen

According to CAR, Volkswagen is working on a new high-performance version of new 2009 Scirocco. Known as the Volkswagen Scirocco R20T, the car will share its engine with the new 2009 Audi S3 – making it the most powerful Scirocco to ever travel on planet Earth.
Power will come from the S3’s 2.0 TFSI unit that [...]

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MTM unveils Volkswagen Scirocco R, working on 380-hp version

Posted: Nov 12, 2008

Filed under: Tuner Cars, Volkswagen

Currently, Volkswagen has made no confirmation on building a high-performance Volkswagen Scirocco R. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t get your hands on a high-performance Scirocco right now. Thanks to German tuner MTM, you can now enjoy more power in your Scirocco – probably more power than you’ll ever need.
MTM is offering a performance upgrade [...]

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MCCHIP gives Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TFSI 246-hp

Posted: Nov 10, 2008

Filed under: Tuner Cars, Volkswagen

MCCHIP is offering a tuning packge for the new 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. Concentrating on power more than appearance, MCCHIP is offering a fast chip-tuning that increases the power of the 2.0 TFSI engine from 200-hp to 246-hp with a maximum torque of 255 lb-ft.
The additional output will cost you an affordable 849 euros ($1,082 USD). [...]

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U.S. to get limited edition Volkswagen Scirocco with more power

Posted: Oct 27, 2008

Filed under: Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Volkswagen

Volkswagen has previously said that they won’t bring the Scirocco to the U.S. in fears that it may take away from the sales of the Volkswagen GTI. They also thought that even though the car would fit the U.S. market the current exchange rates wouldn’t allow Volkswagen to make money on the Scirocco.
V-Dub is now [...]

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Poll: Would you rather buy the VW Scirocco GT or 2010 VW Golf GTI?

Posted: Oct 07, 2008

Filed under: Polls, Volkswagen

Yes – we know that no matter how much we beg, we won’t get the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT on the stateside. On the brighter side, we will be getting the new redesigned 2010 Volkswagen Golf GTI in spring 2009.
But we’re still wondering (and we’re sure someone at Volkswagen is probably thinking this as well), [...]

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ABT Sportline tunes the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Posted: Oct 03, 2008

Filed under: Tuner Cars, Volkswagen

ABT Sportline, known for their Audi tuning packages, has dropped a new body kit along with performance upgrades for the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco. ABT has provided the Scirocco with an aggressive front bumper, a new grille, side skirts, two air inlets, a roof spoiler and a new rear bumper that incorporates a 4-pipe rear-muffler. The [...]

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Spotted in the US: Volkswagen Scirocco and Fiat 500

Posted: Sep 18, 2008

Filed under: Fiat, Volkswagen

Two European models that don’t sell in the North American market were recently spotted back-to-back hanging out on U.S. roads. First TCC, spotted two 200-hp 2.0 TSI Volkswagen Sciroccos in Florida and today Motor Trend spotted the Fiat 500 in SoCal.
So does this mean that the Scirocco and Fiat 500 are coming to the U.S.? Well, we’re [...]

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Video: Fifth Gear drives the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco

Posted: Sep 16, 2008

Filed under: Videos

The not so top gear, Fifth Gear, has gotten their hands on the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco giving us the first video test drive of the new addition to the V-Dub lineup.
The 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is now available in Europe with an entry level 122-hp 1.4L TSI. Two other TSI versions are also available producing 160-hp [...]