2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI

Volkswagen unveiled the new performance diesel variant of the Scirocco GT equipped with a 2.0-litre TDI 170PS engine. The Scirocco GT comes with refined and powerful 2.0-litre common rail TDI engine develops 170 PS at 4,200 rpm and is available linked to either a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG gearbox. Both gearboxes accelerate the Scirocco to 62 mph from a standstill in 8.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 138 mph (DSG: 136), while emitting just 139 g/km (DSG: 147) of CO2.

The latest addition to the Scirocco range is available linked exclusively to the GT trim level and offers a comprehensive list of standard equipment including a six-CD autochanger, rain and dusk sensor, multifunction computer and 2Zone air conditioning. The Scirocco GT 2.0-litre TDI 170PS is fitted with Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) which allows the driver to select from normal, comfort or sport modes to define the desired suspension and steering response settings for the conditions. The new 19-inch ‘Lugano’ alloy wheels are available as an option.