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The four-seat sports car is ideal as a dynamic performer and an economical
companion for the roads of everyday life as well as for side trips on the
circuit track. Always aboard as standard equipment: the XDS transverse
differential lock on the front axle, which delivers optimal traction and pure
driving fun. The coupe from Volkswagen R GmbH is an impressive performance
package with a brilliant engine and running gear, an independent look and even
more exclusive features. A turbo four-cylinder TSI is used in the new Scirocco R
as in the racing versions of the Scirocco R-Cup.
The Scirocco R offers
very high power and torque performance with significantly reduced fuel
consumption. Just 8.1 liters of super unleaded flow to the combustion chambers
per 100 kilometers of combined mode driving via direct injection. That
corresponds to CO2 emissions of 189 g/km - top values for a fast 155 mph sports
car. And it gets even better. When driven with the optional dual-clutch
gearbox (DSG), these values are 8.0 liters and 187 g/km.
Exterior
Design
The front end of the Scirocco R is characterized by three
large air intakes in the bumper customized for the Scirocco R. Integrated as
standard equipment on the right and left in the area of the two outboard air
intakes are LED daytime running lights. In front, as at the rear, the Scirocco R
is identified by an R logo. Providing for perfect illumination of the roadway,
meanwhile, are standard bi-xenon headlights with integrated indicator lights.
Compared to all other production Sciroccos, the rear image of this car is
dominated by a considerably larger roof edge spoiler and a prominent glossy
black diffuser in the lower section of the bumper that reflects typical
R-design. In addition, the rear lights of the new Scirocco R were given a smoked
tint. Identifying features from a side perspective are new side sills painted in
body color and "Talladega" alloy wheels. The outside mirrors of the Scirocco R
are always painted a glossy black, independent of the body color.
Exclusive Interior
The Scirocco R's interior expresses an altogether
refined appearance. As on the Golf R, special interior accents, sport seats
(optionally in leather) and numerous other special features were realized. And
indeed as standard equipment. They include dual-zone automatic climate control
("Climatronic") and the "RCD 310" radio system with CD player, MP3 playback
function, dual tuners and AUX-IN port.
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