Scirocco R

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Comme son nom l’indique, cette Volkswagen Scirocco R, étroitement dérivée de la compétition, est une étude, mais elle est à ce point finalisée qu’elle pourrait prendre la route demain.

C’est au Salon de Bologne, organisé du 3 au 14 décembre 2008, que Volkswagen présentait en première mondiale, entre autres, l’étude Scirocco R, R pour Racing, cette étude trouvant directement son inspiration du monde de la course. En mai 2008, deux Volkswagen Scirocco GT24 remportaient en effet une double victoire dans leur catégorie aux 24 Heures du Nürburgring.

Un peu plus de six mois plus tard, Volkswagen présente cette version homologuée du modèle de course: l’étude Scirocco R, suffisamment docile pour être conduit au quotidien tout en restant spécialement fougueux avec sa puissance de 270 chevaux. La transmission aux roues de cette cavalerie est assurée par une boîte DSG automatisée à six rapports et deux embrayages. Le châssis réglable en hauteur est, à quelques ajustements près, le même que celui utilisé en compétition, à l’instar des étriers de frein à quatre pistons et du système d’échappement, qui émet un son mélodieux.












It was a triumphant drive: in May 2008, three Scirocco GT24 cars lined up at the start of the 24-hour endurance race on the Nürburgring track. At the wheel: driving legends the likes of Hans-Joachim Stuck and Carlos Sainz. The teams drove two 238 kW / 325 PS strong race cars to a dual victory at the finish line, first and second in their class. Now Volkswagen is presenting a street version of the race car at the Bologna Motor Show: the Scirocco Studie R.

A genuine Grand Tourismo with a 198 kW / 270 PS engine that delivers aggressive propulsive power. This power is distributed by a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Adapted directly from car racing are the coilovers, the four-piston brake calipers and a sound-optimized exhaust system with its oval, polished tailpipes.

Visually, in many respects the concept emulates the race car version. Take the front end, for example: here the design adheres to the motto “Form follows function”; it features three large air inlet openings that guarantee optimal cooling of the brakes and engine.

The front splitter that was added minimizes aerodynamic lift of the front axle. Also adopted from the racing version is the engine hood with its auxiliary air vents.

The rear end is dominated by an integrated rear wing and distinctive diffuser in the lower section of the bumper. These two components reduce lift at the rear axle substantially. Despite the aerodynamic design derived from car racing, a clear stylistic resemblance to the production Scirocco was preserved. Identifying characteristics of its side profile are the new side skirts and polished 19-inch alloy wheels with five sets of triple spokes. The wheels were specially developed for the Scirocco Studie R.

The radiator screen, diffuser and underside of the rear spoiler are treated in high-gloss black, and this provides a strong contrast to the white exterior paint. Supplemented by a “Bologna 08” badge, red and green stylistic elements on a white background create an Italian tricolor. The outside mirrors are also coordinated with this color scheme.

Interior

Italy’s national colors are also represented in the interior. White and black create the basic theme, similar to the exterior car color. The seams of the Recaro racing shell seats, steering wheel, front armrest, gearshift lever trim and floor mat edging are designed in the colors of the tricolor. Inside, nappa leather in “Deep black” and “Berry white” is applied to the uncompromisingly designed racing shell seat. The shell seats are upholstered with a deep black leather in carbon look. An eye-catching feature here is the conspicuous yet refined contrast of low and high-gloss elements of the carbon structure. Interior accents also consist of genuine carbon composites. The footwell features aluminum pedals specially designed for this vehicle.

Volkswagen’s latest design study, the Scirocco Studie R, premieres at Bologna and is inspired by the Scirocco GT24 which raced to success in its class at the Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race earlier this year. Finished in white, the Studie R has contrasting high-gloss black detailing and styling accents in red and green to the wing mirrors and on the ‘Bologna ‘08’ badging, paying homage to the Show’s host nation.

Three large air intakes at the front aid cooling to the uprated 2.0-litre 270 PS engine, while a front splitter is designed to minimise lift. The rear is dominated by a large rear wing and a distinctive revised rear bumper which incorporates a diffuser and twin oval exhausts. The Studie R is fitted with racing-derived sports suspension and four-piston brake callipers sit behind specially developed bespoke polished five arm, triple spoke 19-inch alloy wheels.

Inside the cabin, the Scirocco Studie R is upholstered with black and white nappa leather and complemented with low- and high-gloss carbonfibre trim. The Italian-inspired red and green design accents continue on the seams of the Recaro seats, steering wheel, armrest, gearknob and floor mats.

From car racing to the street: In May 2008, two Scirocco GT24 race cars finished first and second in their class at the 24-hour race on the Nürburgring track. Now Volkswagen is presenting a street version of the race car at the Bologna Motor Show: the Scirocco Studie R has a 198 kW / 270 PS engine for everyday practicality, yet it still delivers aggressive propulsive power. This power is distributed by a 6-speed dual clutch transmission. Adapted directly from car racing are the coilovers, four-piston brake calipers and a sound-optimized exhaust system.

Visually, the concept car emulates the racing version to a great extent. An homage to Italy: the tri-colors of the motor show host country are represented by green, white and red elements of both the exterior and interior

[mika the gay's 0]

somptueux !!!!!!!
la petite touche avec le drapeau italien fait un jolie effet !!
et voila la geule de la caisse,trop trop belle !!

[take410 0]

j'aime beaucoup cette voiture
elle fait tres agressif

[gio05 0]

Ouah ... magnifique, et encore le mot est faible

[Kelly1111 0]

Trop fun les rétros !! lol

Superbe voiture !!

[pleymo59ak 0]

vraiment pas mal, j'ai vu pour la premiére fois cette caisse aujourd'hui en version tsi elle est vraiment bien large de l'arriére!!!

[poussinSTI1 0]

Tout simplement magnifique
déja que la scirocco est belle mais R

[shub59 0]

Vraiment superbe
L interieur est tip top
j en veut une !!!!

[jonspeare1 0]

fort sympa la version R,ayaie!!!

[MK31111 0]

Tres tres sympa

[fatcap591 0]

Allez un peu de pub

[thedesigner 0]

ca c'est de la pub !!! lol ! sinon vraiment jolie cette scirocco et les bacquet en carbone ca c'est mechant ! enfin magnifique quoi !

[fran59 0]

Trop trop belle ! Volkswagen devrait la sortir en serie limité, elle est parfaite !!

[marie cti 0]

[ninfo111 0]

l'intérieur est sympa mais je préfère de loin le kit Rieger

[lolo123451 0]

j'adore !!!

[Okami1 0]

De toute beauuuté