VW Scirocco: Production Model Debut

[YSSMAN]

Big debut to happen in Paris...

Volkswagen will unveil a new concept car called the Iroc at the Paris Motor Show in September, according to German media reports. The car is believed to be a preview of the forthcoming 2008/2009 Scirocco coupe (sc-IROC-co). While the Paris show doesn't take place until the end of September, Volkswagen is expected to show the Iroc on August 24th. Stay tuned to Leftlane News for that unveiling, and indeed any leaks that may precede it.

Cool, I can't wait to see the offical stuff.

 

[GT4_Rule]

IROC eh? Are they trying to use the legacy of the Camaro IROC-Z to gather interest?

Anyhow, I'll be waiting to see how beautiful (or ugly) the car will turn out to be.

 

[L8 Apex]

It better not be as heavy as a Golf, that "small hatch" is seriously overweight. Heavier than a Civic sedan? No excuses accepted; go get a fat trimming surgery.

Or at least start selling the Polo in the U.S. and Canada...

 

[L8 Apex]

IROC eh? Are they trying to use the legacy of the Camaro IROC-Z to gather interest?

I wouldn't be entirely surprised if GM and/or IROC itself threatened legal action before the reveal, because with a new Camaro all-but-confirmed, you never know...

 

[YSSMAN]

Sc-IROC-o... Get it?

Its just a codename, as I'm sure the concept will just be called the Sciroco.

EDIT: Fixed the spelling...

 

[iceburns288]

Sc-iroc-o?

 

[Jim Prower]

Huh...VW looking to kick the Firebird out of IROC?

because, you know, that car's been out of production for too long...

 

[YSSMAN]

Sc-iroc-o?

It seems I can't spell things too well after 2:00 AM...

 

[exigeracer]

Sc-IROC-o

That would mean this concept's name would be pronounced ih-rock (ih pronounced as in twin), whereas that wedge from GM was the I-rock zee.

 

[95GTIVR6]

Sc-IROC-o

That would mean this concept's name would be pronounced ih-rock (ih pronounced as in twin), whereas that wedge from GM was the I-rock zee.

That is correct my man.

 

[HondaKid86]

GM really has no legal bearing on the IROC name -- Dodge produced a Daytona IROC, for example. The International Race of Champions sanctioning body would be the only entity that could theoretically threaten VW with legal action, but c'mon... the car's name is 'Iroc', not 'IROC'.

 

[GT4_Rule]

I do understand the letters IROC are in the name Scirocco but why can't they just call it the Scirocco concept instead of IROC?

I still suspect something going on in the back room.

 

[YSSMAN]

Its only a codename, thats all. I'm sure the concept will just be called the Sirocco like it should be once it debuts...

 

[Carl.]

New pictures at LeftLaneNews

Besides the fugly green, I love it.

 

[Jim Prower]

Check the plate...it says ScIROCco

 

[YSSMAN]

...A few more high-res images...

 

[Carl.]

Note how far they've pushed the wheels at both ends of the chassis... looks very good in the handling department. 👍

 

[YSSMAN]

Unfortunately, I have no idea which chassis they are using, nor what engine is going to be used. I presume it to be a spinoff of the mish-mash Eos coupe that uses penty of bits from the B6 and A5 chassis. As for the engine, I wouldn't be surprised to see it be either the 2.0T or 3.6L VR6, but Motor Trend continues to say that the 1.4L TSI will be the engine of choise...

Either way, I'll take mine in Yellow with a black cloth interior...

 

[Carl.]

With all the praise the new TT chassis has received, I hope it's based on that one.

 

[L8 Apex]

The way-too-upright hatch makes it look like a chop-top Rabbit, IMO. But other than that, it's pretty good.

 

[95GTIVR6]

From Dictionary.com

si‧roc‧co  /səˈrɒkoʊ/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[suh-rok-oh] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–noun, plural -cos.
1. a hot, dry, dustladen wind blowing from northern Africa and affecting parts of southern Europe.
2. a warm, sultry south or southeast wind accompanied by rain, occurring in the same regions.
3. any hot, oppressive wind, esp. one in the warm sector of a cyclone.
Also, scirocco.

[Origin: 1610–20; < It, var. of scirocco < Ar sharq east]

Man....i can see some awesome advertising being done with this.

 

[Jim Prower]

The way-too-upright hatch makes it look like a chop-top Rabbit, IMO. But other than that, it's pretty good.

Good point...it's too hatchback and not enough fastback.

 

[Omnis]

Has a nice rally feel to it, though.

I love it. Can't wait to see one in white, and I wonder if the silver nose thing is paintable.

 

[YSSMAN]

New Video:



...Now that you can see it in motion, many of the lines "make sense" more than they do when it is just sitting there.

Absolutely awesome! A++++ VW!!!

 

[Poverty]

Im kinda disapointed with this car. It reminds me of kermit the frog, doesnt look sporty enough, it just looks kinda weird. It reminds me of Mitsubishi Evo X + Volvo C30 + new Fiat Bravo.

Sadly I dont like it.

Volkswagen Iroc

Comeback of a successful idea:
33 years ago at the international Motor Show in Geneva Volkswagen presented a sensational coup&#233;. It was compact, distinctive, agile, spacious and affordable. Volkswagen called it the Scirocco. The car struck the nerve of the times: More than half a million first generation Sciroccos were produced worldwide. Turning point: In August 2006 the largest car maker in Europe is showing the reinterpretation of the successful Scirocco idea in a world premiere &#8211; the Iroc concept.

New VW sports car design:
Like the first Scirocco with its visual straightforwardness the Iroc also marks a stylistic turning point through its progressively designed radiator grill and a distinctive sensuality of forms. The concept of both Volkswagens is closely related, even though the vehicles are separated by over three decades: The first generation Scirocco was an attainable dream car for many people. Because the Scirocco was an automotive superstar of the 70&#8217;s, styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro and equipped with four full-fledged seats, a proper trunk, large hatchback and a lot of self-esteem. The Iroc concept takes up this fascinating idea again.

Purebred sports car instead of a classic coup&#233;:
However, in contrast to the original Scirocco the Iroc is no classic coup&#233;, but a progressively designed sports car with an extremely long roof and a comparatively steep rear end. This has two advantages. Firstly: The Iroc features sharp proportions. Especially when viewed from behind it becomes immediately apparent that this long roof together with side window sections is situated on very broad and powerful shoulders. The Iroc thus achieves a waist of flawless sports car theory. Secondly: The Iroc also has room in back for two adults and ample luggage. On balance the provocatively designed Iroc combines a high degree of suitability for daily use, pure driving fun and expressive design into a Volkswagen that as a possible series-production vehicle will also be very attractively positioned in terms of price.

Viper green meets dark carbon:
The Iroc concept exhibits numerous subtleties in detail. Paint example: Although anything but retro styled, the green used is an homage to the first generation Scirocco for which this exact shade of color was especially typical starting with the 1976 model. Then as now it&#8217;s called &#8220;viper green metallic&#8221;. This glaring green of the Iroc is especially effective in combination with the high contrast black shades of the concept. Carbon example: The central roof element is composed of dark tinted glass; this element is supported by a structure covered with carbon. An integrated lengthwise support is also a part of these materials. The side sills of the Iroc also have a carbon surface. The structure of the sill visible from outside continues seamlessly into the interior.

Sexy dimensions:
With its short overhangs the Iroc efficiently utilizes a wheelbase of 2,680 mm for the space provided inside. The concept is 1,400 mm high, 4,240 mm long and 1,800 mm wide. The light-alloy rims specially designed for the Iroc and 235 tires are implemented in 19 inch size.

Twincharger and DSG:
The Iroc is powered by a TSI engine, referred to in-house as a Twincharger. Shifting tasks are handled by the DSG direct shift gearbox. About the Twincharger: First employed in the Golf GT in 2006, TSI engines are currently the most efficient four-cylinder gasoline engines in the world. The combination of compressor and turbocharger shows the path to the future. The compressor compensates for the typical powering up weaknesses of turbo-only gasoline engines at low rpms. The turbocharger in contrast packs a mighty punch at higher revs. The combination of both superchargers in large-volume production engines is the only one of its kind in the world. The TSI version used in the concept achieves 155 kW / 210 hp. In principle, a large range of supercharged engines are conceivable for the Iroc that could start significantly under 110 kW / 150 hp. But there&#8217;s one thing every engine theoretically employed in the Iroc has to guarantee: Driving fun.

 

[RouWa]

There are also some pictures on the german T-Online website:

BTW, the name has been changed to just "Iroc".

 

[YSSMAN]

"Iroc," "Scirocco" its going to be called by both no matter what VW labels it.

 

[Jim Prower]

I still say less Hatch and More Fast in the hindparts.

 

[GT4_Rule]

So now its' going to be called Iroc?

.......

 

[YSSMAN]

Its offically titled the "Iroc" concept, but it is the concept/prototype version of the next-gen Scirocco due before the end of the decade.