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Operation Desert Storm
The all-new Scirocco may not be as radical as the original was in 1974, but it's a tantalising package all the same and hopes to revitalise the coupé market.

   


Reviews homepage -> Volkswagen reviews -> 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco -> 2.0 TSI GT technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 145
0-62 mph (seconds): 7.2
Combined mpg: 37.2
CO2 (g/km): 179


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4256
Height (mm): 1404
Width (mm): 1810
Wheelbase (mm): 2578
Front track (mm): 1569
Rear track (mm): 1575
Cargo volume (litres): 292
Gross weight (kg): 1740
Kerb weight (kg): 1298
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 55


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four-cylinder inline turbocharged petrol engine mounted transversely in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1984
Bore x stroke (mm): 82.50 x 92.80
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder (16-valve) and double overhead camshafts (DOHC).
Max. power (bhp): 197 at 5100 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 207 at 1700 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive. (Six-speed DSG dual-clutch transmission is optional extra.)


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: McPherson struts. DCC adaptive chassis control.

Rear: Four-link independent system. DCC adaptive chassis control.

Steering: Speed dependant electro-mechanical power assited steering.

Brakes: Ventilated discs all-round. ABS and EBPD with Brake Assist. Front: 312mm discs. Rear: 253mm discs.

Wheels: 18-inch alloys standard on UK GT cars.








 

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