Are VW sciroccos reliable?
Being based on Golf parts, the VW Scirocco has always had a decent reliability record. Most reports concern rattles and squeaks from the boot and windows – the latter are the hardest to fix. There has also been an issue with the boot mechanism on early cars, because the gas-filled support struts can fail.
What engine does the VW Scirocco have?
Engines
Model | Years | engine type/code |
---|---|---|
Scirocco R / 2.0 TSI | 2009–2017 | 1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 turbo (EA113) |
Diesel engines | ||
2.0 TDI CR 143 bhp | 2008–2017 | 1,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in) I4 turbo |
2.0 TDI CR 170 bhp | 2009–2017 | 1,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in) I4 turbo |
Is Scirocco worth buying?
The Scirocco is a low-running-costs gem, with strong resale values, frugal petrol and diesel engines and low company car tax rates. However, the hotter Scirocco R version rather predictably requires you to sacrifice those low running costs in exchange for its projectile performance.
What kind of car is the Volkswagen Scirocco?
The Volkswagen Scirocco is a three-door, four passenger (2+2), front-engine, front wheel drive sport hatchback manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen in two generations from 1974-1992 and a third generation from 2008-2017.
When did the second generation Scirocco come out?
The second generation Scirocco, still assembled on behalf of Volkswagen by Karmann of Osnabrück (in the same factory as the first generation Scirocco), was first shown at the 1981 Geneva Motor Show in March that year.
What kind of engine does a Scirocco GT24 have?
The Scirocco GT24 is a race car for the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. It has a 2.0 L TSI engine rated at 325 PS (239 kW; 321 hp) and 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) at 2,100 rpm as well as a DSG transmission.
When did the Volkswagen Scirocco 16 valve head come out?
A 16-valve head was developed by tuner Oettinger in 1981, with the modification adopted by Volkswagen when they showed a multi-valve Scirocco at the 1983 Frankfurt Motor Show. It went on sale in Germany and a few other markets in July 1985, with a catalyzed model arriving in 1986.