Sportec SC 350 Scirocco
Up to 350 horsepower available
By Christopher Jackson
February 12, 2009 12:01 AM
Filed Under: German, Tuners, Volkswagen
Now that the Volkswagen Scirocco is finally on the ground, the tuners are lining up to make it a bit better, a bit faster, a bit cooler. Swiss tuner Sportec has just introduced its SC 350 with suspension and engine upgrades to help set your Scirocco apart.
The Sported SC 350 is available with a range of performance tweaks for the 2.0 liter, 200 horsepower engine, boosting output anywhere from 40 to 150 horsepower over the original. Engine management chips and a stainless steel exhaust, improved fuel delivery and a Sportec turbocharger and intercooler are the agents of increased performance. To dress it all up, there's a carbon engine cover available as well. A locking differential is added.
On the suspension side, Sportec lowers the SC 350 by about 35mm with adjustable shocks and performance springs. The Scirocco looks good pulled down on the wheels, and to accent the lowering effect Sportec has added larger wheels as well. Twenty-inch Sportec Mono/10 wheels are lightweight, to keep unsprung weight down and reflexes crisp. They look good, too, especially in blackout form on the show vehicle.
Interior modifications are kept light with a four-piece velour floormat set and carbon fiber trim embossed with the Sportec logo.
Sportec hasn't announced pricing or availability of the SC 350 yet.
Source: Sportec
Press Release (Click to expand)
Sportec SC 350: The Compact Overreacher
Like its predecessors, the new VW Scirocco is once again becoming an object of great fascination for car tuners. The most recent version is now presented by Swiss HighEnd Tuner Sportec: Among other things, the program consists of a performance optimisation, a sports suspension, elegant rims and other generally enhancing engineering components.
For the 200hp and 2 litre gasoline engine, various performance optimisations are available - from 240hp to 350hp. In the top version, the maximum torque takes a giant leap from 280 to 480 newton metres. The gained performance is achieved by the interaction between the engine electronics and a stainless steel exhaust system, a Sportec turbocharger, a charge-air intercooler and the modified fuel system.
A carbon engine cover is the precious gift package for this technical delicacy.
The Sportec suspension springs permit significantly improved handling characteristics and transverse dynamics. They not only lower the coupé by 35 millimetres, but are also in perfect harmony with the electronically adjustable shock-absorber system DCC.
The differential lock Sportec has added further enhances the Scirocco's grip by several degrees during racier trip sequences.
Another highlight: a 20" Sportec Mono/10 wheelset. An extremely light 9x20" spoke rim has been chosen and equipped with 245/30 tyres.
On the inside, passengers may enjoy a 4-part floor mat set made of soft velour and a multi-part carbon interior with Sportec logo.
Therefore, the Sportec SC 350 is not only quick and sporty, but also a seductively sensuous experience.
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Joe_Limon
February 12, 2009 12:21 AM
