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| 14-09-2011 at 08:00: New (old) Scirocco R | |
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The four-seat sports car is ideal as both a dynamic performer and economical companion on the roads of everyday life. Always on-board as standard equipment: the XDL Extended Electronic Differential Lock – first introduced on the Golf GTI – providing optimal traction properties and unbeatable driving fun. The Scirocco R – conceptualised by Volkswagen R GmbH – is an impressive performance package with a brilliant engine and chassis, unique looks, exclusive features and shares a power plant with the impressive Golf R, a four-cylinder inline turbo direct-injection petrol engine. Its advantages are high power and torque values with minimum fuel consumption. On average, just 8.1 litres* of fuel flows to the combustion chambers via direct injection per 100 kilometres. That corresponds to CO2 emissions of 189 g/km – top values for a fast sports car. And equally as impressive, when driven with the optional Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), these values are 8.2 litres and 192 g/km. As the end of the 1960s approached, so did the end of the golden years of the Volkswagen Beetle. As part of the development of the Golf I, no less a designer than Giorgio Giugiaro drew up a nippy and sporty 2+2 coupé that was presented to the world’s public in Geneva in 1973: The Scirocco was born. The Scirocco was the first front-wheel drive coupé from Volkswagen and it appeared in 1974 just ahead of the Golf I. The sports coupé not only offered a sporty alternative to the Golf I, but was also affordable to boot. To attain the very high specific power in the 2.0 TSI (94 kW per litre displacement), Volkswagen decided on a turbocharged petrol direct-injection engine. Like all TSI engines, the R-version combines the efficiency of direct-injection with the power of turbocharging. The 1,984 cm 16-valve, four-cylinder engine develops a maximum power of 188 kW at 6,000 rpm. Its maximum torque – a hefty 330 Newton meters – is available over an immense range of engine speed: 2,500 to 5,000 rpm. This makes for agile responsiveness of the engine, which is able to summon torque at practically any speed range. The engine’s acoustic output impressively underscores its special kind of power development. The exhaust system itself is designed as a double-flow system. Dual oval chrome tailpipes extend out from the bumper. The lightweight 1,351 kilogram (DSG – 1371 kg) Scirocco R offers dynamic performance. It is precisely this type of driving, with the sensation of a build-up to maximum torque that is “felt” right from idling, which distinguishes this sports car. It is an impressive cruiser for every road and day of the year. Yet, those drivers who downshift and unleash the car’s power at full throttle awaken a second side of the Scirocco R: a car with motor sport DNA that sprints from rest to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds. Top speed: electronically limited to 250 km/h (at 6,320 rpm). Also available with an optional dual clutch transmission (DSG) providing an even faster sprinting Scirocco R: the 100 km/h mark drops down to 6.0 seconds. As is so often the case with a DSG, gains in dynamic performance (and comfort) are by no means purchased at the expense of fuel efficiency or emissions. The braking system has been specifically designed to handle the Scirocco R’s higher level of driving performance. That is why a 17-inch system is used; this enables impressive braking performance with ventilated discs and R-specific brake calipers painted in glossy black on all four brakes. In front, the discs are vented and have a diameter of 345 mm x 30mm, in the rear; brakes are measured at 310mm x 22mm. The Electronic Stabilisation Program (ESP) has also been exclusively designed for this vehicle. A “Sport” mode can be selected by pressing the ESP button located in the centre console. This makes the ESP respond later in very fast driving on roads with lots of curves – e.g. on a race course – for even more agile handling properties. In parallel, Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) is completely deactivated when ESP “Sport” mode is selected. The electro-mechanical power steering of the Scirocco R was also specifically tuned for this model. Six airbags, side impact protection in the door, front safety optimised head restraints, front seat belts with pretentions and belt force limiters, ABS and EBD, Hill Start Assist and ASR. The front end design reflects the motto “form follows function”; it integrates three large air inlets with large louvres in the bumper customised for the Scirocco R, which engineers designed for optimal cooling of the brakes and engine. Integrated to the right and left of the outboard air inlets are the standard LED daytime The rear image of this car is dominated by a considerably larger roof edge spoiler and a prominent glossy black diffuser in the lower bumper area that shows typical R-styling. Both of these components – diffuser and roof edge spoiler – reduce aerodynamic lift at the rear axle. Stylistically, the oval chrome tailpipes of the double-flow exhaust system are harmoniously integrated into the overall rear section design. In addition, the rear lights of the Scirocco R are smoke tinted. The Scirocco R also comes with rear parking distance sensor as standard. The side view is characterised by powerfully styled side skirts painted in body colour as well as “Talladega” style alloy R-wheels in 19-inch format. The milled, polished wheels have five sets of three spokes that are visually unique and offer a very attractive look at the large braking system with its glossy black calipers and Rlogo. Like the brake calipers, the outside mirrors of the Scirocco R are always painted a glossy black, independent of the body colour. The interior of the Scirocco R presents an altogether refined appearance. As is typical of all R-models, special interior accents, sport seats and numerous other dynamic features are applied, and included as standard equipment. Details of the features of the Scirocco R: Sport seat system with seat covers in “Kyalami” fabric weave (named after the Formula-1 race course in South Africa), with R-Logo on the front head restraints in “Art Grey”. Inner surface of contoured seat side supports has crystal grey “San Remo” microfibres. Unique aluminium decor inserts in the instruments with Rlogo. High-gloss black accents in the centre console area, door handles, gearshift grip, air vents and steering wheel spokes. Hand brake grip and gearshift trim in leather, with “Art Grey” decorative seams. Floor mat inserts “Art Grey”. Aluminium tread plates with R-Logo worked in. Instruments with white backlighting and blue pointers. Three-spoke multi-function leather steering wheel, flatbottomed, in R-design (three spokes, perforated leather in upper and lower third, grip recesses right and left), with “Art Grey” decorative seams, R-logo in the lower steering wheel spoke and multifunctional keys in the steering wheel’s cross spokes. When the Scirocco R is ordered as a DSG version, the steering wheel is equipped with shift paddles.The Scirocco R sports a very extensive list of features. Standard features include six airbags, ESP with countersteering assist, electro-mechanical power steering, LED daytime running lights, central locking with remote control and electric windows, to name just a few details. The following extra functional features are also included: Bi-Xenon headlights including static curve lighting, dynamic headlight levelling control, headlight cleaning system and warning lamp for low washer f luid level. Automatic climate control (“Climatronic”) with separate left and right controls, plus automatic recirculation switching. “RCD510” Radio-CD touch screen system (4 x 20 Watt) with eight loudspeakers, six disc CD changer, MP3 playback function with title display and AUX-IN multimedia socket in the centre console. Light and Sight package with two lights in the front footwells, automatic running light switching (including “Coming home” and “Leaving home” functions), automatically dimming rearview mirror and rain sensor. Tyre pressure monitoring indicator. LED daytime running lightsPricing Models Scirocco R 6-Speep Manual -$47,490 Scirocco R 6-Speep DSG with Sport Mode and Triptronic Function – $49,990Options Dynaudio Excite premium audio system – $1,100 RNS510 Satellite Navigation System – $2,500 Panoramic glass roof – $1,800
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The long wait is nearly over for VW fans. The highly anticipated Scirocco R has almost arrived (in Australia after a number of years of customer requests). The power is 188kW and offers the character of a genuine sports car. Performance is at its fullest with handling just like you would expect from Volkswagen.
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