Talk:Volkswagen Scirocco

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Should point that as well as dawn of the dead featuring a mk 1 scirocco Shawn of the dead.... the spoof remake features a mk 2 scirocco. Possibly as a reference http://i42.tinypic.com/9k5r1h.jpg If somebod could please tidy this post up

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170 TDI? Can someone provide some factual evidence this engine exists in the Scirocco, otherwise it will be removed from the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.5.86.11 (talk) 20:59, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

The first and second generation pictures should be the other way around I think -- Taoufix (talk) 21:15, 25 June 2009 (UTC)

"However, air conditioning became available as an option on the domestic market in August 1975." Domestic where I wonder? Germany or the States? Remember the Internet is International, not American or German, so could anyone clarify? 84.62.6.104 (talk) 12:00, 16 July 2009 (UTC)

Domestic for a German car would be Germany. It would be Italy for an Italian car and Japan for a Japanese car. Etc./Usw. At least, it would be if I had written it which I might have done if not here then on one or two other entries covering German cars during this period. Air conditioning was becoming standard on the German market on various 'aspirational' cars during the 70s and 80s, and most of the systems already existed because aircon was already widely fitted on export markets with sticky summer climates - such as the USA. I don't understand why 'domestic market' is found ambiguous, but please change it to 'German market' of you find it unclear as it stands. I'm sure it must mean German market here. And ambiguous is bad! Regards Charles01 (talk) 18:05, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

TSI Engines in 2008 to Current model

1.4 L TSI 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) 1.4 L TSI 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) 2.0 L TSI 200 PS (147 kW; 197 hp)

Can we perhaps clarify which TSI is twincharged and which are simple turbocharged? Thanks 81.171.153.68 (talk) 16:57, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

Top Gear

Is it worth mentioning the attempts made by Jeremy Clarkson and James May to make a commercial for the Scirocco in the final episode of series 13 ?? IRISHwiki15 10:18, 10 October 2009 (UTC)

Length of current model is wrong

Look at the German edition of this page, there you have the correct measurement (4.25 length e.g.) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.117.86.244 (talk) 11:49, 17 October 2009 (UTC)

Scirocco III type number

The Scirocco III seems to have at least two type numbers associated with it - according to the model index on http://erwin.volkswagen.de, it's the type 137, but according to ETKA, Scirocco III-specific part numbers have the prefix "1K8". There is a similar situation with the Golf VI - they have "1K" VIN numbers, but "5K" part numbers. Letdorf (talk) 23:24, 6 February 2011 (UTC).

Drive system in Scirocco?

Why does this article not mention whether any of these current Sciroccos are front wheel, rear wheel or all wheel drive? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 210.8.212.100 (talk) 03:12, 20 April 2011 (UTC)

See the top infobox ("Layout: FF layout"). Letdorf (talk) 12:53, 23 April 2011 (UTC).

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GT / GTX / GTX 16V

How can you have an article on the Scirocco and not mention these classic markings and models? I see the corresponding engines listed... Titaniumlegs (talk) 16:42, 13 May 2013 (UTC)

Nameplate etymology

The Scirocco does share its name with the North African wind, and this is referenced in Volkswagen publications. The 1975 and 1976 UK Scirocco Brochures have the following text on Page 1: "The Scirocco is the first real sports coupe to come from Volkswagen. So we wanted to get the looks right, right from the start. That's why we asked Giorgetto Guigiaro, one of Italy's leading car stylists, to give us his best. And he did. He also gave the car its name - Scirocco, the name of a fresh Mediterranean wind." This is also reiterated in the brochure for the second generation car (W64-002-6071) which states on Page 4 "Named after a fierce desert wind, the Scirocco's front wheel drive and transverse engine..."

Another early Scirocco print advertisement from Volkswagen states: "Scirocco. A hot new car from Volkswagen. As fast and powerful as the desert wind it's named after."

Additionally, Volkswagen's own history of the Scirocco development (Scirocco, Claudia Böhler, 2008) refers to the car as the "Wüstenwind von Mittellandkanal".

While I don't dispute the current comments that Volkswagen may not have had a deliberate naming program to name all of their front wheel drive, water cooled cars after winds, I don't believe that is relevant with regard to the Scirocco.

I would suggest the Nameplate Etymology section be changed to simply indicate that the car shares the name of the North African / Mediterranean wind, and not comment on other Volkswagen vehicles or motivations behind the naming. PA28GTIStorm (talk) 20:29, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Pop Culture

This vehicles car keys were found in a candy jar on "Family Guy" by Stewie Griffin. "Oh, Oh look at this, a spare key for a Volkswagen Scirocco, they dont even make this anymore, they dont even make this car anymore. Who's key could this possibly be". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.228.170.60 (talk) 19:36, 30 July 2014 (UTC)

Also, a Scirocco is used by the protagonists for a time in the original Dawn of the Dead film. ChecksMix (talk) 16:36, 4 October 2023 (UTC)

Reason for the VW Scirocco's demise.

Reason for Scirocco's cancellation was the significant degree of commodality with entry-level Porsche cars, European P. owners regularly purchased official, new Sc. parts and spares at 1/3rd the price (with similar savings in hourly fees between P. and VW car mechanics). Those parts fit perfectly as they came from the very same production line, just with different stickers. That practice cost Porsche company real revenue and they complained to conglomerate board.

Gradually the reputation of VW Sc. elevated beyond parts donor role and became seen as a "B-Smart" alternative to entry-level P. models (Anything below the 911 never held much prestiege among Porsche community, thus it was a wiser choice to drive a Scirocco and have comparable fun while saving a lot - until one could afford to own a "proper" Porsche and so gain true acceptance within sportscar community.) 94.21.154.69 (talk) 20:57, 9 November 2024 (UTC)