New Scirocco for 2008?

JFryauff · #1 (**permalink**) 10-11-2005, 01:00 PM

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Autoweek News
Coupe Scoop: VW boss pushes return of Scirocco in 2008
GREG KABLE
Posted Date: 10/11/05
A rapid 3.2-liter 247-hp V6-powered all-wheel-drive coupe will spearhead Volkswagen boss Wolfgang Bernhard’s effort to establish the German carmaker as the purveyor of some of Europe’s most desirable yet affordable performance cars.

Described to AutoWeek as the spiritual successor to the once highly regarded Scirocco, the coupe will be built on a modified Jetta chassis. Wolfsburg insiders say the new car may be marketed under the name Rivo.

With styling by VW design boss Murat Gunak, whose credits include the Mercedes-Benz SLR, and VW head of advanced design Peter Schreyer, who oversaw Audi’s recent design renaissance, the resurrected Scirocco is a pure 2+2 designed to complement the Eos folding-hardtop convertible unveiled at Frankfurt.

The car adopts the muscular styling treatment first shown on VW’s Concept R—a car that now appears to be abandoned due to its complex mid-engine layout.

Power comes from two four-cylinders, the new 1.4-liter Twincharger unit, and the turbo*charged 2.0-liter FSI mill. At the top of the line is a 3.2-liter V6, paired with all-wheel drive.

Gearboxes include a six-speed manual and optional six-speed DSG unit.

I have seen some artist renderings, but since nothing is solid, I am not going to bother posting them. I hope it is true, and I hope it's respectful to the Scirocco name.

db · #2 (**permalink**) 10-11-2005, 01:04 PM

We shall all see, I always get excited to hear news like this then when they remake it and it hits production I

eurotrashed · #3 (**permalink**) 10-11-2005, 01:18 PM

just saw this today also. right here:
http://www.germancarblog.com/2005/10...-upcoming.html

ARRRRRRRR32 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-11-2005, 01:47 PM

very interesting. i want to see where they go with this...

GLIgirl · #5 (**permalink**) 10-11-2005, 02:37 PM

It would be cool to see a new Scirocco, though I think a new Corrado would be so hot! lol Be nice to see where they do with this idea.

eurotrashed · #6 (**permalink**) 10-11-2005, 04:10 PM

Orange90GL · #7 (**permalink**) 10-12-2005, 04:52 PM

I don't really care what they call it, scirocco or corrado, it's goin to be sick if they make it!!!

liquidmike · #8 (**permalink**) 10-20-2005, 01:02 PM

Wow

, just saw this I personally think the scirocco and corrado were the two best models vw ever had, hope they decide to bring them back!

eurotrashed · #9 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 10:21 AM

ARRRRRRRR32 · #10 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 12:52 PM

wow, more rumors...

Jetta2.slow · #11 (**permalink**) 11-08-2005, 06:04 PM

i read that article too is that just a rumor or is it solid??

stkshftgti · #12 (**permalink**) 11-23-2005, 09:27 PM

damn, hope that corrado doesnt turn out to be another rumor........... looks so HOT!!! A new corrado would be killer!

VWjetta97 · #13 (**permalink**) 11-30-2005, 12:05 PM

i hope that corrado comes out because it is hotness :P that would have to be my next car then

Handeye · #14 (**permalink**) 12-09-2005, 10:48 AM

Here's a render that looks very promising...

I think they would sell the crap out of these if they could keep the base price around 25K. I know that won't happen if they only offer it with AWD.

eurotrashed · #15 (**permalink**) 12-09-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Handeye

Here's a render that looks very promising...

I think they would sell the crap out of these if they could keep the base price around 25K. I know that won't happen if they only offer it with AWD.

I think with some proper modding I can make that to my liking. Hmmm... I should be in the market for a car by the time this is out too.