Performance Review: Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Volkswagen-VW Scirocco Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Volkswagen-VW Scirocco has a 1984cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a St formation.

Alternative Petrol St4's includes the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo

The Scirocco shares its Petrol St4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Ariel Atom 4 2.0 Turbo and the 2013 Caterham 7 620 R 2.0 L Supercharged. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Scirocco's Front Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Golf R Performance 2.0 Turbo or the 2020 Toyota Avalon TRD 3.5 V6.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1298 kgs (2861 lbs) this makes the Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT in the same weight category as the 2023 Pagani Utopia 6.0 V12 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Volkswagen-VW Scirocco shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1984cc 16V St4 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated St4 throws out 206 lb-ft (279.2 Nm) @ 1700 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Volkswagen-VW Scirocco you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 1972 Lamborghini Urraco 2.5L V8 P250 (176.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Volkswagen-VW Scirocco.

The Volkswagen-VW Scirocco has a Power to weight ratio of 151.7 bhp per ton and 158.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 Scirocco competing with the 1972 Lamborghini Urraco 2.5L V8 P250 (176.7 bhp per ton) or the 2011 Mazda 3 2.3 Mazdaspeed (176.7 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Volkswagen-VW Scirocco generating around 158.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2010 Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro (183.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2010 Audi A7 3.0 TFSI Quattro (183.6 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.4 secs, this made the Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT as fast as the 2018 Abarth 695 XSR Yamaha Automated (7.20 secs) the 2015 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD 2.0 TDI DSG (7.20 secs) the 2014 Peugeot 308 GT 1.6 Turbo (7.20 secs) the or the 2013 Volvo S60 T5 2.5 Turbo (7.20 secs). This Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT is also faster than the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (7.30 secs) the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (7.30 secs) the and the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps (7.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Scirocco and the 2006 Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp

When talking about the performance of the Volkswagen-VW Scirocco on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.07 secs @ 90.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2006 Nissan 350Z Roadster 300bhp (15.00 secs), the 1998 Nissan 300ZX Version S Twin Turbo (15.00 secs), and the 1990 Toyota Supra 2.5 Twin Turbo (15.00 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT has a maximum speed of 146mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 Scirocco equals the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Volkswagen-VW Scirocco 2.0 TSI GT then how about the 2016 Maserati Quattroporte 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (157 mph), the 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 360 (157 mph), or the 2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo IX FQ 320 (157 mph).

Related Links:

2008 Scirocco Rivals List.

A Brief History of Volkswagen-VW

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