Torino101 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Just praying now that the Kerb Weight is closer to 1250Kg than to 1500Kg.... All these modern small coupes are so fecking fat these days - Yes Alfa Brera, i'm looking at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Reckon it'll be closer to 1500 if it's based on the Golf platform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 I was at my VW dealer's this morning and I'm promised a test drive when they get one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Robin, it could be tough getting the VW badge off the bonnet to fit a carbon one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Might have just found the replacement for my GTI, It's out in September which is great as my GTI is 3 years old next March and I want to change before that! Could do with a power hike though - why not at least give it the ED30 power level? A super quick diesel would seal it for me I think Presenter is patronising as heck, crikey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Hopefully it will have a nice sounding diesel. I don't suppose a V6 diesel would fit and might weigh a bit too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v6tas Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Your not wrong Red, its a beauty thats for sure. Would be even nicer with a V6 under the bonnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Robin, it could be tough getting the VW badge off the bonnet to fit a carbon one [/ QUOTE ] ....In that case I'm suddenly not interested! Yes, this very thought crossed my mind the moment I noticed the bonnet badge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 tspar - Agreed about the V6! Thank goodness it hasn't!! - I might then not be able to help myself! V6 on Milltek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 V8 on Milltek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 ....Too right about the V8 sound, Mook, but a V8 in the new Scirocco would be.........'interesting!', possibly too 'interesting'! The Audi S4 V8 on Millteks is exceptionally enjoyable! (I've been in John Carter's). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techieboy Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Read somewhere this week that there will be an S3 type power level version available with Haldex and that there will also be an "R" version later. Maybe the 3.6 litre from the Passat? Also a fair bit lighter than the Golf which has got to be good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Love that - want one, would lose a bit on power but not 220 horses!! Never really stopped being a VW / GTI lad at heart so we shall see!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Read somewhere this week that there will be an S3 type power level version available with Haldex and that there will also be an "R" version later. Maybe the 3.6 litre from the Passat? [/ QUOTE ] ....This has been written in several parts of the motoring press and on the internet, but it can only be speculation. However, I hope the speculation is right - The 2.0T FSI is a great engine for it but the new Scirocco is gagging for options delivering more power! If only VW read our TSN discussions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muppetboy Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Surely they won't stick to just one engine, ie 2.0 TFSI, so there must be choices in the pipeline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgwz Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Read somewhere this week that there will be an S3 type power level version available with Haldex and that there will also be an "R" version later. Maybe the 3.6 litre from the Passat? [/ QUOTE ] ....This has been written in several parts of the motoring press and on the internet, but it can only be speculation. However, I hope the speculation is right - The 2.0T FSI is a great engine for it but the new Scirocco is gagging for options delivering more power! If only VW read our TSN discussions!! [/ QUOTE ] Is there seriously a car firm out there that would sit and look at this stuff? Sure market research is all well and good but that isnt the point because they seem to have a knack of finding the wrong people to take part. I think it would be really nice for there to be somewhere the everyday person can talk to the heads of VW, BMW, audi, etc and actually have the perfect car instead of pulling out a new sort of halfway, nearly there car every 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 If Evo are not talking B****** . . . When the Scirocco first arrives in the UK in September just one version will be offered: the 2.0 TSI, fitted with the 197bhp turbo 2-litre engine familiar from the Golf GTI. Competitively priced at £20,500, it will come with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, but a twin-clutch DSG ’box will be available as an option, costing around £1300 extra. Before the end of the year, 138bhp and 168bhp 1.4 TSI versions will join the range, priced at around £18,000 and £19,000 respectively. Full story here http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/218205/geneva_vw_scirocco.html p.s. I want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizze Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Before the end of the year, 138bhp and 168bhp 1.4 TSI versions will join the range, priced at around £18,000 and £19,000 respectively. [/ QUOTE ] Great! There goes the desirability factor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irnbrukid Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 To help you all visualise size: Scirocco: Length is 4256mm Height is 1400mm Width is 1810mm (at wheel arches) TT: Length is 4178mm Height is 1352mm Width is 1852mm (at wheel arches) Affordability comes too with the engine options. A common rail 140PS diesel, along with a 122, 160 and 200PS petrol engines should ensure appropriate levels of performance, economy and CO2 output in relation to road tax. Every engine features a charger of some kind to maximise power and minimise fuel. A six speed manual gearbox is standard with the option of the first transverse mounted seven speed DSG AMS have leaked the specs too... Petrol engines: 1.4 TSI 122bhp 200nm 0-62 9.7 secs 46mpg 1.8 TSi 160bhp 240nm 0-62 8.0 secs 43mpg 2.0 TSI 200bhp 280nm 0-62 7.2 secs 36mpg Diesel engine: 2.0 TDI 140bhp 320nm 0-62 9.3 secs 52mpg Dimensions: L 2.60m W 1.81m H 1.40m Options: 7 speed DSG Glass roof Adaptive Suspension Some snippets of info gathered from uk-mkivs forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Surely they won't stick to just one engine, ie 2.0 TFSI, so there must be choices in the pipeline [/ QUOTE ] I reckon it'll go like this in terms of what the introduce: 2.0 TFSI (200PS) 1.4 TSI (170PS) 2.0 TDI (170PS) 2.0 TFSI (265PS - i.e. S3 engine) Having disliked it to start with, I'd now be quite happy with a 2.0 TFSI in electric blue, with black interior and 19" BBS CH alloys, plus a full Milltek with cats and a remap up to around 260bhp - it's aMk5 GTI engine underneath, after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 [ QUOTE ] I do hope they consider a quality oil burner alternative. Something up from the BMW 205 bhp 2.0d unit, has VW got anything new engine, wise due soon? [/ QUOTE ] The new common rail 2.0 are out in the VWs soon in 140 and 170bhp format. Audi also has a twin turbo common rain 2.0 with 203bhp fully delevoped that may come out soon but as it was developed by audi it will be out in there cars first before it makes it into the VWs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuprabob Posted March 10, 2008 Report Share Posted March 10, 2008 A twin turbo 203bhp would be really good in the TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixit Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 The twin charging option would seem obvious really as VW are pioneering the "Less is more" option when it comes to powerplants. I remember reading about the "Iroc" when it was first showcased and the heads of VW stated then that the 1.4ltr "TC" engine would end up being the biggest seller. Part of the reason for that IMO is that as much as I love it and will deffinately have one, it could well end up a posers car more than an enthusiasts car to be looked at more than driver hard. I think VW can see that coming and will major on small cc's for the "Tamara & Sophie" market. But then I could be talking complete Bolx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted March 11, 2008 Report Share Posted March 11, 2008 I agree re the 1.4 TSI being a probably engine of choice, but I reckon it will be far outsold by the 2.0 TFSI (Golf GTI engine). If VW focused on building a 2.0 TSI that output 250 bhp, then I think they would pull a lot of people out of 3.2 Golfs. I reckon the Scirocco will be a second car for most families (VWs target market), rather than a main one. I guess it'll sit nicely on the drive next to a 2.0TDI Passat estate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciroccokartei Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Here are my personal pic scirocco Volkswagen SCIROCCO 3 - DIE GESCHICHTE GEHT WEITER 2008 Teil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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