Scirocco Turbo
In the early 1980s VW experimented with various performance Scirocco prototypes, one of which is this Scirocco Turbo. The specially developed 1.7 litre engine produced an impressive 178 bhp that could propel the car to 138 mph. 0-100 km/h was reached in 6.5 seconds. On the downside, the Turbo unit returned a miserable 17mpg and when on boost the car proved difficult to handle. Turbo development was dropped in favour of the 16v unit and G-lader supercharging programs.
This shot clearly shows the interim Zender tailgate spoiler and the GTI parcel shelf.
The car featured the Kamei X1 bodykit but used a special front spoiler. This had an extra grill that provided air for the turbo intercooler. The wheels were Audi 14” Ronal alloys. Notice also the number plate locators on the bumper. If the plate was mounted in its original location it would have restricted airflow to the intercooler. Harder springs and dampers were part of the modifications. Along with disc brakes all around with vented at the front.
View of the Scirocco Turbo engine bay. The strut brace was added later.
Scirocco Turbo on the VW test track with the second Bi-motor Scirocco.
Special sports seats for the Turbo Scirocco.
Very special thanks go to Chris Gaskell for the Turbo photos taken in the Wolfsburg museum.