Volkswagen Scirocco R, Looks and Performance In One

40 years ago in 1974, the first generation VW Scirocco made its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. The coupé has since enriched the lives of all those motorists who love dynamic performance in an agile, confidently stylish and affordable sports car. This sexy looking Volkswagen has evolved over the years and now you have 3 versions in Malaysian showrooms. The range starts with the 1.4TSI, moves up to the 2.0TSI and then there is 265bhp Scirocco R.

The exterior of the Scirocco R

Traditionally independent design and upholstery elements characterise the top model in the series: the Scirocco R. This is equally true for the design of the front and rear aprons in motor sport look and for the wheels. In particular the three large, glossy black air inlets, the standard bi-xenon headlights, the LED daytime running lights and the LED indicators attract attention at the front. At the side, this includes the door mirror housings in “matt chrome”, the side sill extensions with “R” styling and the brake callipers painted black with “R” logo. At the rear, the chrome tailpipes (respectively on the left and right) and the larger roof edge spoiler still belong to the insignia of the “R”; whereas the large air outlets in the bumper must be mentioned as new in the rear section. The standard 18-inch wheel trim for the Volkswagen Scirocco R was also redesigned. It is named “Cadiz”; optionally this alloy wheel can also be ordered as a 19-inch version.

The interior of the Scirocco R

Similar to the exterior, the interior of the VW Scirocco R is marked by the hand of Volkswagen R GmbH. The individualised features include the “Race” seat covers with the “R” logo and decorative stitching in crystal grey, the black roofliner, decorative “Carbon Race” inlays, applications in glossy “Piano Black” (radio faceplate, multifunction leather sport steering wheel and door handles) and stainless steel pedals. The specific “R” instrument needles are traditionally blue and the aluminium door sill plates are complemented by an “R” logo.

The Scirocco R Performance

Its charged four-cylinder 2.0 l TSI is impressive with an output of 195 kW / 265 PS and 350 Newton metres of torque, the dynamic effect is just as striking as the running gear which provides optimal traction characteristics thanks to, amongst other things, the new front axle differential lock XDS.

The design of the Scirocco R is largely based on the Scirocco GT24, which was designed for motor sports: there are large air intake openings in the front bumper which the engineers used to achieve optimal cooling for the engine and the brakes, and an integrated front spoiler as well as the bixenon headlights. At the rear end, the roof edge spoiler, which is much larger than on the standard model, a striking shining black diffuser and the chrome tailpipes of the dual exhaust system dominate the design. The side view of the vehicle is characterised by the powerful sill panels as well as the specially-designed 18″ alloy wheels “Talladega”.

Volkswagen Scirocco R Specifications