Scirocco
The most powerful model in the series was the Scirocco GTX 1.8 16V with 102 kW / 139 PS. This was the first Scirocco to pass the 200 km/h mark. In terms of appearance, it also competed with the Golf GTI of the time, with its black wheel arch extensions, spoilers and side sills. Production of the Scirocco II, assembled by Karmann in Osnabrück, came to an end on September 7, 1992 after 291,497 units. Scirocco III The first Scirocco, the successor to the Karmann Ghia Coupé, appeared on the market in 1974. Over a period of 18 years, 795,734 units of the first two Scirocco generations were produced. In 2008, Volkswagen launched a comeback of the Scirocco with the third generation. In mid-2014, Volkswagen carried out a major upgrade on the sports car and also added a 206 kW / 280 PS R version to the range.
Scirocco
Form follows driving pleasure
In the early 1970s, the Scirocco brought sportiness and coolness to the angular new Volkswagen era. It is considered the first ‘fun car’ from Volkswagen for the younger generation: with its iconic design by star designer Giorgetto Giugiaro and a completely new technical concept, the Scirocco quickly won the hearts of fans and achieved cult status.
Scirocco I (1974–1980)
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1975
Introduction of the single-arm wiper
From January, the Scirocco is available with 1.5-litre engines and automatic transmission. In August, the 1.5-litre engine in the TS is replaced by a successor with the same power output but a larger displacement of 1.6 litres and 85 PS. In addition, all models are fitted with the large single-arm windscreen wipers that are now characteristic of the Scirocco.
1976
The GTI arrives
Once again shortly before its introduction in the Golf, the Scirocco is available in a GTI and GLI version. The 1.6-litre engine with 110 PS features mechanical K-Je-tronic petrol injection. The chassis is modified to accommodate the higher power output: lower suspension, front and rear stabilisers, ventilated front brake discs, wider rims, and tyres with a higher speed rating.
Scirocco II (1981–1992)
The Scirocco II is launched with the following engines: 1.3 litre (60 PS), 1.5 litre (70 PS), 1.6 litre (85 PS), and the 1.6-litre injection engine with 81 kW (110 PS). The smaller frontal area and a vehicle weight that is almost 100 kilograms higher have a different effect on performance compared to the Scirocco I: Thanks to its ten percent lower Cd value, the Scirocco II with the GTI engine has a top speed of 191 km/h, while its predecessor with its more angular design has to settle for 185 km/h. In terms of acceleration, however, the extra weight means that it is a few tenths of a second slower than its predecessor.
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1982
New entertainers
In its first year on sale, it becomes apparent that sales are surprisingly below those of its predecessor – and that adjustments therefore have to be made to the engine and equipment variants.
Scirocco III (2008–2017)
The exceptional dynamic characteristics of the third Scirocco generation immediately impress the international press: the renowned BBC car magazine Top Gear voted the Scirocco the Car of the Year 2008.
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2006
Design prologue
600 journalists are invited to an exclusive event in Berlin to get a glimpse of Volkswagen's dynamic future: the Iroc concept car is unveiled to the world. The show car is a sporty shooting brake and anticipates many details of the series design of the next Scirocco generation. The new look is met with enthusiastic comments. The specific reference to the series can also be derived from the name Iroc: Volkswagen allows itself a play on words, omitting the first and last two letters of the later model name "Scirocco" from the concept car.
2009
Get there faster
A simple R in the grille identifies the fastest production Scirocco.
Vehicle data Scirocco II profile
Scirocco II / Factory code: Type 53B
Model variants / production period: Scirocco II 1.3: 1981–1982 Scirocco II 1.5: 1981–1982 Scirocco II 1.6: 1981–1990 Scirocco II 1.6 GTI: 1981–1982 Scirocco II 1.8 GTI: 1982–1989 Scirocco II 1.8: 1983–1992 Scirocco II GTX 16V: 1985–1989 Engine: Four-cylinder, water-cooled Engine position: Front, transverse Drive: Front Wheelbase (mm): 2,400 Length / width / height (mm): 4,050 / 1,625 / 1,280
Vehicle data Scirocco III profile
Scirocco III / Factory code: Type 13
Model variants / production period: Scirocco III 1.4 TSI (90 kW): 2008–2014Scirocco III 1.4 TSI (118 kW): 2008–2014Scirocco III 1.4 TSI BMT (92 kW): 2014–2017Scirocco III 2.0 TSI (147 kW): 2008–2009Scirocco III 2.0 TSI (155 kW): 2009–2014 Scirocco III 2.0 TSI BMT (132 kW): 2014–2017 Scirocco III 2.0 TSI BMT (162 kW): 2014–2017Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI (195 kW): 2009–2014Scirocco III R 2.0 TSI (205 kW): 2014–2017 Scirocco III 2.0 TDI (103 kW): 2008–2014Scirocco III 2.0 TDI (125 kW): 2009–2012Scirocco III 2.0 TDI (130 kW): 2013–2014Scirocco III 2.0 TDI BMT (110 kW): 2014–2017Scirocco III 2.0 TDI BMT (135 kW): 2014–2017 Engine: Four-cylinder in-line engines, water-cooled Engine position: Front, transverse Drive: Front Wheelbase (mm): 1,810 Length / width / height (mm): 4,246 / 1,810 / 1,398–1,406
Vehicle data Scirocco I profile
Scirocco I / Factory code: Type 53 Coupé
Model variants / production period: Scirocco I 1.1: 1974–1979Scirocco I 1.3: 1979–1981Scirocco I 1.5: 1974–1975, 1977–1981Scirocco I 1.6: 1975–1981Scirocco I GTI/GLI: 1976–1981 Engine: Four-cylinder, water-cooled Engine position: Front, transverse Drive: Front Wheelbase (mm): 2,400 Length / width / height (mm): 3,855 / 1,625 / 1,3103,885 / 1,625 / 1,310 (GTI)