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Scirocco R rolls out in the Middle East
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 15 - 02 - 2012

The Scirocco R, the most powerful model ever built in this series, is the newest car to join Volkswagen's portfolio of models in the Middle East and is now available in the region following its unveiling at the 2011 Dubai Motor Show. The Scirocco R combines power, performance, handling and fun, making it an outstanding sports car.
“The Scirocco is our most successful coupé and now combined with the ‘R' features, we have created a sports car that is not only an economical companion for the roads of everyday life but is also a contender on the circuit track,” said Stefan Mecha, Managing Director of Volkswagen Middle East.
The coupé from Volkswagen R GmbH has a brilliant engine and running gear, an independent look and even more exclusive features. A turbo four-cylinder TSI is used in the new Scirocco R as in the racing versions of the Scirocco R-Cup.
Like all TSI engines, the R-version used in the Scirocco combines the efficiency of direct injection with the power of turbocharging. The 2.0-liter TSI of the Scirocco R attains a maximum power of 187 kW/ 255 HP at 6,000 rpm. Its maximum torque—a hefty 350 Newton-meters—is available over an immense range of engine speeds: 2,500 to 5,000 rpm.
The lightweight 1,344kg Scirocco R is a car with motorsport DNA that can sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 5.8 seconds and handle the classic 1,000-meter sprint in 25.6 seconds.
Volkswagen sends the Scirocco R onto the streets with a specially tuned sport chassis and XDS electronic transverse differential lock on the front axle as standard equipment. The latter refers to a functional extension of the electronic differential lock (EDS) that is integrated into the ESP system and effectively eliminates any type of traction loss. The Scirocco R is available with Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) as an option.
The front end is characterized by three large air intakes in the bumper customized for the Scirocco R. Integrated as standard equipment on the right and left are LED daytime running lights. In front, as at the rear, the Scirocco R is identified by an R logo.
Compared to all other production Scirocco, the rear of this car has a considerably larger roof edge spoiler and a prominent glossy black diffuser in the lower section of the bumper. In addition, the rear lights of the new Scirocco R were given a smoked tint. Identifying features from a side perspective are new side sills painted in body color and “Talladega” alloy wheels.
The Scirocco R's interior expresses an altogether refined appearance. As on the Golf R, special interior accents, sport seats (optionally in leather) and numerous other special features were realized. They include dual-zone automatic climate control (“Climatronic”) and the “RCD 310” radio system with a CD player, MP3 playback function, dual tuners and AUX-IN port.


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