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In 2006 Volkswagen announced the production of a new Scirocco model. A concept car named IROC premiered at the 2006 Paris Auto Show and gave a preview on the new Scirocco. The new model is based on the PQ35 platform of the Golf V and was presented at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show.
The 3-door hatchback went on sale in Europe in the same year and is available in various engine and transmission versions.
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The revamped Scirocco for 2014 is powered by six new tubocharged direct-injection petrol and diesel engines, all of which meet EU6 emissions standards. The petrol range consists of a 1.4-litre petrol with 125PS, a new 2.0-litre 180 PS unit which replaces the previous 1.4-litre 160 PS unit. Despite the increase in capacity and power, it is more economical than the unit it replaces. The previous 2.0-litre TSI 210 PS has been replaced with a 220 PS unit that is also 19 per cent more fuel efficient. The 2014 Scirocco R uses a 2.0-litre unit producing 280 PS, 15PS more than before.
Two diesel engines are offered, both 2.0-litre units, with either 150 PS or 184 PS. Depending on power output both petrol and diesel engines come with a choice of six-speed manual and six- or seven-speed DSG gearbox.
Exterior and interior design
Externally, the Scirocco’s stylish shape has been refined and modernised with new headlights and tail lights, as well as revised bumper styling. The redesigned front bumper features aerodynamic ‘blades’ in the outer section, like those of the latest-generation Golf GTI, with integrated indicator lights, daytime running lights and fog lights. Bi-xenon headlights are available as an optional, and in these cases it gets daytime running lights are LEDs within the main headlights. At the rear the Scirocco now has LED tail lights, while the bumper has been reshaped to appear lower and more purposeful.
The range-topping Scirocco R continues to have a distinct look, with bespoke bumpers and alloy wheels. It now comes as standard with 18-inch ‘Cadiz’ alloy wheels, as on the Golf R.
Inside, the dashboard has been updated, with new-look dials and an auxiliary instrument cluster above the centre console, consisting of chronometer, charge pressure and oil temperature gauges – a tribute to the 1974 model.
topIn 2009, Volkswagen's most powerful four-cylinder diesel engine became available for the Scirocco. The common rail diesel with 2.0 litres displacement and 125 kW (170 PS) delivers 350 Nm torque from 1,750 rpm.
The engine drives the Scirocco to a top speed of 222 km/h, complies with the EU5 exhaust emission standard and consumes 5.3 litres fuel over 100 kilometres. The diesel coupe can be shifted with a six-speed manual or the DSG dual clutch gearbox.
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In 2008 a Scirocco GT24 race car was presented to compete at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. It is equipped with a 2.0L TSI engine rated 325 PS (239 kW; 321 hp) and 340 N·m (251 lb·ft) @2100rpm, DSG transmission.
2009 Scirocco R
In 2009 the Scirocco R, a production model based on the GT24 was launched. It features a 2.0L TSI engine with 265 PS, large air intake openings in the front bumper, an integrated front spoiler, bi-xenon headlights, larger rear roof edge spoiler, black diffuser, dual exhaust with chrome tailpipes, Talladega 18-in alloy wheels.
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