300hp Volkswagen Scirocco in testing for Nürburgring 24 hour race
May 1st, 2008 Posted in Motorsports, Volkswagen
The all new Volkswagen Scirocco has been spotted in endurance testing at Motorsport Arena in Oschersleben. Volkswagen will be taking three Sciroccos to the Nürburgring 24 hour race (22-25 May), all will be fitted with 2.0 TFSI engines coupled to DSG transmissions. Tweaks to the engine will see the cars running around 223kW (300hp). As previously reported o AUSringers the Volkswagen assault on the Nordschleife will be led by two-time World Rally Champion Carlos Sainz and two-time Le Mans winner Hans-Joachim Stuck. You can read more at the Volkswagen Motorsport website.
(Thanks to AUSringers reader Lee for the tip.)
5 Responses to “300hp Volkswagen Scirocco in testing for Nürburgring 24 hour race”
By chris on May 1, 2008
Very nice indeed. Interesting that it’s running a DSG box.
By Liam on May 1, 2008
Chris, last year a factory Golf GTI finished eighth overall and first in class. It was running pretty much the same drivetrain that the Scirocco will use, including DSG.
See here and here.
By ApexTwin on May 1, 2008
The official Scirocco release shots disappointed me. But this one certainly looks the goods - luvin’ that colour too!
By Dylan on May 1, 2008
That’s hot. Future R32/R36 Scirocco design right there..
By Tiaan on May 2, 2008
yeah! That’s a hot lookin’ machine!