OETTINGER Volkswagen Scirocco

Aggressive looks and more power

OETTINGER Scirocco
by Michael Gauthier
October 1, 2008 5:09 PM
Filed Under: German, Tuners, Volkswagen

The new Scirocco is already one of Volkswagen’s best looking vehicles, but it was only a matter of time before tuning firms got to work trying to improve it. With a historical link to Scirocoo’s of the past, it was natural for OETTINGER to come up with a significant reworking of the new model.

Outside the car features an aggressive new body kit with aero flaps for the front splitter and sill extensions. Other changes include a rear diffuser, polished stainless steel exhaust and OETTINGER sport wheels in sizes up to 20”. Ratcheting up the sporting appeal on the interior is carbon fiber trim, stainless steel kick plates and aluminum pedals.

More meaningful changes are under the hood as the company has modified the engine management software to turn out 240 PS from the 2.0L turbo and 200 PS from the 1.4L TSI. In the coming months a tuning package for the 2.0L TSI engine will create 350 PS and 470 Nm. Other performance enhancements include a specially tuned adjustable suspension and larger brakes. 

Source: OETTINGER
Press Release (Click to expand)

The sport coupé the superlatives – The OETTINGER Scirocco

The striking lines immediately impress.

Already the successful basis version of the latest edition of the Scirocco challanges the senses – as well as the designers and engineers from OETTINGER. They already provided its predecessors with the legendary OETTINGER 16-Valve engines. The most fascinating tuning Scirocco of the time – the „Birocco“ from VW’s research department was even powered by two OETTINGER power units.

With a lot of passion and enthusiasm the OETTINMGER team have once again managed to set the standard. Pure suspense – from front to rear is how the OETTINGER Scirocco presents itself. The sporty and dynamic traits are expertly and successfully complemented by the OETTINGER body kit – this consists of Aero Flaps for the front splitter, sill extensions and a rear diffuser. As usual, all components are manufactured from high quality RIM to OEM standard and are available from December 2008.

The powerful engine conversions are also impressive. The heart of a sport coupe is and remains the engine! – This also applies to the OETTINGER Scirocco; 240 PS for the 2.0 turbo engine and 200 PS for the 1.4l TSI power plant due to modified engine management are only the beginning. Unconstrained propulsion and secure on the limit performance will be provided for before the year is out with up to 350 PS and 470 Nm (2.0 TSI), a specially tuned adjustable suspension and larger brakes. The highly polished stainless steel exhaust system from the OETTINGER turbocharger back, with its distinctive sound will also naturally be included as will a larger intercooler.

For further noticeable fun and noble appearance – Up to 20” OETTINGER type RXX sport wheels, Carbon interior, stainless steel kick plates, finest floor mats and aluminium pedals.

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catchmyshadow
October 1, 2008 5:13 PM
looks really mean and clean...

dmanero
October 1, 2008 5:28 PM
very nice job on the exterior. One thing that bothers me is how low the car sits, hit one pot hole and there goes your front bumper.

Joe_Limon
October 1, 2008 6:00 PM
even a speed bump would work wonders on that body kit

radmeister
October 3, 2008 5:02 AM
Germany not canada or USA, their roads are driveable.

MadMaTTer
October 1, 2008 5:49 PM
that front looks aggressive, the rear is starting to grow on me. although I would opt for 18's maybe even 19's

LMS
October 1, 2008 5:52 PM
They made this hatchback look exceedingly good.

I'm sold on this version.

Tuner_Mad
October 1, 2008 5:58 PM
I like the scirocco. A Golf GTI, in a sleeker shell.

adottkiddy
October 1, 2008 6:20 PM
would definatly buy one

mmr66
October 1, 2008 6:26 PM
oMG!!!!!!!love!

Bada_Bing
October 1, 2008 6:34 PM
Warranty is now void lol

housejunkie
October 1, 2008 8:21 PM
omg this is the most beautiful car ever...this is what i call awesome tuning!!!

great_supercars255
October 1, 2008 8:38 PM
WOW!!!! this is immense! just raise the front bumper a tad, but otherwise its great!

loki
October 1, 2008 9:08 PM
great. but the Scirocco already looks great even stock. the nicest car in ages from VW. well done.. oh, oh and it looks like an R8.

Nurchus
October 2, 2008 12:39 AM
And yet, USA can only hope we get this car. The naturally obtuse execs at VW North America are still trying to push this car down, from entering the United States.

Bumbling fools...

andy
October 2, 2008 6:12 AM
2.0L Turbo, 350HP, 470Nm with lightweight hatchback body, OMG so fast ... this one will be the most popular tuning car for street racing ..

PotatoEater
October 2, 2008 7:33 AM
Front looks lancer-ish, rear looks too vauxhall.

Then again, it looks like an R8.

ismart
October 3, 2008 11:36 PM
I think...the front end lowness...is pure photoshop...it isn't that low...just look closer.

fusion01
October 4, 2008 10:49 AM
Needs new shocks. They look shot.

tootall
October 6, 2008 2:44 AM
Sharp. very sharp indeed.

carnography
October 14, 2008 6:15 PM
The Scirocco with attitude! Oettinger's effort looks far better than ABT's OTT offering.

This is more IROC. However, go easy on those bumps upfront or has Oettinger got a hydraulic solution?

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