VW Scirocco: New Info Out
With Scirocco Only Turbos are Allowed!
By Thami Masemola
February 14, 2008 11:37 PM
Filed Under: Artist Renderings, German, Green, Volkswagen
Volkswagen’s Scirocco will only come with force-fed measures. VW is working around the clock to prepare the car for its first public appearance at the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show. From there it will do the rounds including to shows like Paris in September and Auto Africa in Johannesburg this October. The two turbo engines to play hero in the lightweight sports car are the 1.4-litre TSI of 122 bhp/ 91kW and a TDI choice. Small turbo engines are currently the most sensible to use as they are light, yet powerful and somewhat economical compared to the bigger powerblocks.
Seven-speed DSG transmission is the logical cog to pick, because it allows for super quick changes in both automatic and semi-automatic. During heavy traffic instances it’s smooth, yet still responsive when situations change.
Expect some body-hugging sport seats, not dissimilar to the ones offered in the RS 4, RS 6 and S3, but more compact. A panoramic roof is an option for those akin to checking out the skies while they drive at 200km/h. ESP will be standard so there’s very little to fear at that level.
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Since this car is based on the Golf platform expect to see the basic 1.4 TSI 122PS as well as the twincharged 1.4 TSI's with 150PS (140 is upgraded to 150 with the introduction of Tiguan) and 170 PS (expect an upgrade here too).
2.0 TSI will be most probably offered with a higher tune as well. Expect to see the 220/230 PS edition in the Scirocco...
As for the TDI's: VW is preparing a 1.6 TDI with commonrail and it may be shown in Geneva as a surprise. Power level is app. 105 PS with 250Nm + torque. Lets wait and see...
Anyway, all of them are great engines! TSI or TFSI...
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