Volkswagen Scirocco R :
First
Look
Jay Williams - 22/June/2011
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Volkswagen Scirocco R
The Volkswagen Scirocco R interior features special R sport seats
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Australia -
Volkswagen has confirmed that the Scirocco R is finally on its way to
Australia.
The Scirocco R offers an
impressive performance package with a brilliant engine and chassis,
unique looks and exclusive features.
Sitting under the bonnet is a
2.0-litre TSI that has a maximum power of 188kW at 6000rpm and 330Nm of
torque available at 2500 to 5000rpm.
The Scirocco R can be optioned
with Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) and is available with a specially tuned
sport chassis and XDL (Extended Electronic Differential Lock) as
standard equipment. The latter refers to a functional extension of the
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) that is integrated in the ESP system
and reduces traction loss.
The Scirocco R is also available
with Adaptive Chassis Control which comes as standard. This system
continually adjusts damping of individual wheels to roadway conditions
based on signals from three body sensors and displacement sensors at
each wheel. During acceleration, braking and steering processes,
chassis damping is stiffened in fractions of a second to optimally meet
vehicle dynamic requirements. By making these automatic adjustments,
Adaptive Chassis Control significantly increases comfort in all driving
situations, while providing a perfect balance between a stiff sporty ride and a comfortable ride. Besides
the 'Normal' mode, the driver can also choose the 'Sport' or 'Comfort'
mode.
The design features of the
Scirocoo R reflects the brands motto 'form follows function'; the front
end has three large air vents integrated with large louvres in the
bumper customized for the Scirocco R, which engineers designed for
maximum cooling of the brakes and engine.
From the rear the car is dominated
by a large roof edge spoiler and a prominent glossy black diffuser in
the lower bumper area that shows typical R-styling. Meanwhile, the dual
exhaust pipes define the border between the black diffuser and the
bumper painted in body colour.
The profile is characterized by
powerfully styled side skirts painted in body colour. The milled,
polished wheels are as visually unique and offer a very attractive look
at the large 17-inch braking system with its glossy black calipers and
R-logo. Like the brake calipers, the outside mirrors of the Scirocco R
are always painted a glossy black, independent of the body colour.
Sporty designed 19-inch alloy wheels ('Talladega' type) with size
235/35 tyres further enhances the look of the Scirocco R.
Full specifications and pricing of the Scirocco R will be released at
launch in early 2012.
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