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Title: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: chant on 20 May 2009, 01:14
Sorry to post this in mk5 section, but interested as this will surely point way to Golf R20
www.autocar.co.uk (can't do linky's!)
Wheels look fantastic and led drl's just for red robin :grin:
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: Conker on 20 May 2009, 01:50
Here you go chap:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/240236/

(http://www.autocar.co.uk/contentImages//Car/Volkswagen/Scirocco/19599122336354356x236.jpg)

(http://www.autocar.co.uk/contentImages//Car/Volkswagen/Scirocco/19599122439623356x236.jpg)


The interior is stunning.
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: TagnuT on 20 May 2009, 07:07
Nice interior,  :smiley: have they changed the dials though?

Looks like they are using the ED30/S3 engine then? :laugh:
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: Hurdy on 20 May 2009, 13:26
Hmmm, could be using the ED30 engine, but could be using the new TSI engine with uprated internals and the K04. :undecided:
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: fused on 20 May 2009, 13:31
Either way some of us can only dream  :cry:
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: carl1 on 20 May 2009, 13:35
if i was in the market for a 3 door golf gti mk6 id go for this for only 2k more. Golf r20 proberly start at £27.5k going off this price :angry:
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: Horney on 20 May 2009, 13:50
No 4wd though, doesn't sound good for the Golf R20 then, was hoping VW would produce a hardcore Focus RS beater.

Nick
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: Hurdy on 20 May 2009, 14:23
No 4wd though, doesn't sound good for the Golf R20 then, was hoping VW would produce a hardcore Focus RS beater.

Nick

They are still touting 4WD for the Golf R20 :cool:

Not sure which I'd go for out of the two, a lighter FWD Scirroco or the heavier but 4WD Golf :undecided:
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: chungster on 20 May 2009, 14:30
No 4wd though, doesn't sound good for the Golf R20 then, was hoping VW would produce a hardcore Focus RS beater.

Nick

They are still touting 4WD for the Golf R20 :cool:

Not sure which I'd go for out of the two, a lighter FWD Scirroco or the heavier but 4WD Golf :undecided:

will just have to test drive the 2 back to back!  but the rocco looks damn good with a set of 19's. in standard form it is well kitted up too...incl xenons, ACC, touchscreen CD.
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: Trickyboy on 20 May 2009, 17:07
a few bits about the engine here: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=19936 (http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=19936)

MKV lump. More tuneable apparently?

(http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/19936/2372003-L.jpg)


(http://www.pistonheads.com/pics/news/19936/1351427-L.jpg)
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: TagnuT on 20 May 2009, 17:29
Hmmm, could be using the ED30 engine, but could be using the new TSI engine with uprated internals and the K04. :undecided:

From the Autocar article:-

"The new range-topping Scirocco’s engine is a modified version of the last Golf GTI’s EA113 2.0-litre with direct injection; the latest GTI uses the EA888 2.0-litre. It has a higher compression ratio than the GTI’s engine and was chosen because it’s easier (and cheaper) to modify than the newer powerplant."

Does that mean that the MKVI GTI engine is not as tuneable then?  :smug: :evil:
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: Hurdy on 20 May 2009, 20:03
Hmmm, could be using the ED30 engine, but could be using the new TSI engine with uprated internals and the K04. :undecided:

From the Autocar article:-

"The new range-topping Scirocco’s engine is a modified version of the last Golf GTI’s EA113 2.0-litre with direct injection; the latest GTI uses the EA888 2.0-litre. It has a higher compression ratio than the GTI’s engine and was chosen because it’s easier (and cheaper) to modify than the newer powerplant."

Does that mean that the MKVI GTI engine is not as tuneable then?  :smug: :evil:

Quite possibly, but I wouldn't like to take bets on it. VW are notorious fro underselling the tuning capabilities of their motors. :wink:
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: AlanD on 21 May 2009, 09:07
That is lovely. Id love one of them.
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: Peskarik on 21 May 2009, 11:47
Audi S3 engine in this RoccoR, good for 350 horses.

Interior is I guess standard Golf V with changed dials and seats. I doubt they changed much from standard Rocco.

Wheels look great! Anyway, with those huge arches anything below 19s looks ridiculously small.

FINALLY, good breaks! Not laughable 312mm front disks as on Edition 30.

Very nice looking twin exhaust pipes. Not like those ugly twins on new GTI, which also stick out too much (just like on Volvo S40 T5).

I've seen new GTI in silver. All I can say is that I look after MkV when they drive by, but not after MkVI. Nothing special about new GTI.

Very nice looking Scirocco R, yes sir! I wish it were BWD though, yes, BWD.

Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: p3eps on 04 June 2009, 18:30
I put my deposit down for one on Saturday  :evil:

Since my insurance claim for my written off ED30 is going nowhere fast, I thought having 5 months to wait wouldnt be a problem!  My deposit is fully refundable, so once the official spec / price is announced I can say yes or no.  Now I have to twiddle my thumbs for the next few months until I get the price / options list!

I test drove a MK6 GTI and then a Scirocco 140 diesel.  The MK6 was really just for a shot of a DSG car... which is a box I will definately tick this time!  The Scirocco was more for the point of size / comfort as I wanted to make sure it was big enough.  After trying my golf clubs, snowboard, and a variety of suitcases successfully I knew it'd be ideal.
I've test driven the S3 a few times lately and thought it was great - but I don't think it looks that nice.  Plus, the general opinion is that a new model will be out next year.  I think the Scirocco R is stunning looking, and will hopefully be the same price / cheaper than the S3.

Now I'm keeping my eyes peeled on the Scirocco sites, hoping that they have more pictures and updates coming soon!
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: Peskarik on 04 June 2009, 19:00
Hmmm, could be using the ED30 engine, but could be using the new TSI engine with uprated internals and the K04. :undecided:

officially they use S3 engine, not new TSI
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: bertmort8 on 05 June 2009, 09:32
my mrs last night said to me ' i love the new golfs, they are amazing'  as one drove passed us

i then stated it was a scirocco. she has fell in love with them, she spent the rest of the night surfing the net for piccies of the rocco on the net

she does hate the old skool ones tho
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: Curley182 on 05 June 2009, 19:30
These cars are stunning
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: No Golf Clubs at all on 06 June 2009, 10:58
Gimme gimme - I want one!! :-P
Title: Re: Scirocco R20 Official Pictures
Post by: TeddyKGB on 06 June 2009, 14:10
Wonder if they'll offer recaro's (similar to R32) in these bad boys!?