Admin Is there a Scirocco GTI?
These cars are not identical under the skin. Although both still have plenty of carry-over from the mk5 GTI, the Scirocco deviates from the platform-sharing gospel….
| Golf GTI | Scirocco TSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | In-line 4-cyl, turbocharged | In-line 4-cyl, turbocharged |
| Location | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Displacement | 1984cc | 1984cc |
Why did they stop making Volkswagen Scirocco?
Expecting the Golf to outsell the Scirocco as its mass-production car, VW pushed the Scirocco ahead of the Golf’s release to ensure any manufacturing complications were sorted. In the late ’80s, VW decided that the Scirocco would be no more, and discontinued it in favor of its successor, the Corrado.
Which Scirocco engine is best?
The 2.0 TSI petrol engine is our preferred choice for the Scirocco. It delivers 178bhp at 4,200- to 6,200rpm, with 280Nm backing it up from 1,250- to 4,400rpm. This engine balances this decent performance with affordability and reasonable running costs.
Which factory built the Mk1 and Mk2 Scirocco?
Wind of change. Given Karmann’s historic association with VW, it’s no surprise to learn that it also that had a big part to play in the build of bodies for its newer generation of water-cooled cars such as the Mk1 and Mk2 Scirocco and the Corrado – all of which have since become classics in their own right.
Do sciroccos hold their value?
A sporty model that looks great and carries the Volkswagen badge of prestige, the VW Scirocco is a great choice in the diesel variant as it holds value well.
Is Scirocco a sports car?
The Volkswagen Scirocco is a three-door, front-engine, front-wheel-drive, sport compact hatchback manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen in two generations from 1974 to 1992 and a third generation from 2008 until 2017.