An attempt at translating the 'TEST SCIROCCO CUP' article. Again I apologise for the Googleish/Gibberish/English outcome.
Test Cup Scirocco
Today in the automotive industry, to reach huge numbers of small series suggests exclusivity. Exactly the same applies to the special series of 50 Sciroccos launched by Volkswagen . The vehicles were not on normal sale, but were intended only for the participants of the VW Junior Cup. The promotion and the selection of serving on the growth drivers, only the standard black and technically identical Cup Scirocco be translated. GUTE FAHRT tested one of these exclusive cars, that are approved for road and track.
Technically, the Scirocco Cup is significantly different from the previous series. In particular, the chassis has been specially adapted to the purpose. Overall, the car sits a few centimetres lower (improved centre of gravity distribution) and was equipped with stiffer springs.
Sachs sport shock absorbers and a stabilizer on the rear axle complete the suspension preparation.
Wide 195/50 VR 15 Pirelli tyres on ATS alloy rims (5 1 / 2 J X 15) should also contribute to the best possible handling of the car.
Indeed, the Scirocco Cup shows in fast bends down close as good natured, as in large radius curves. The contingent from the front drive under-steer was transformed into a largely neutral handling. The car does not break out, is also easy to control in the border area. Lying on what a high level of the suspension qualities of the Cup Scirocco, show trials that have been made in the Volkswagen factory. The measurements showed the peak value of 1.0g for the increased lateral acceleration. This means in practice, very high cornering speeds of fast road of sports cars like the Porsche 911 for example, can hardly be achieved.
Even the normal Scirocco can cross wind hardly impress the Cup thanks to their successful execution is even more resistant chassis revision. Although very precise steering in the direction unconverted changes, does the steering is not nervous. Even at high speeds so relaxed driving is possible, certainly a result of the excellent directional stability properties that make constant steering corrections unnecessary. The comfort, however, has suffered considerably under the chassis preparation. Short burst to benefit directly by the occupant, not a pleasure for an injured disc.
Very probably, however feel the driver and passenger in the Recaro sports seats, which gives in particular the bucket seat of the driver the necessary lateral support.
The injection engine in the Scirocco Cup can come up with 110 hp (81 kW) and is the next version for Golf and series Scirocco. Even in the cold state, the machine takes on willingly turns to gas and heating the necessary soft and vibration-free up to the speed limit of 7000 rpm. The engine has grown in all conditions, but above all to be expected with this problems, an important factor for the Cup participant. For healthy temperatures a big radiator and additional oil cooler are installed.
The acceleration of the car is impressive, especially in the lower gears (0-100 km / h in 9.1 seconds). The long fourth gear on the other hand can translate the increase in pace in more than 150 km / h to achieve the top speed will be less noticeable. It should be noted, however, that the Cup Scirocco achieved a relatively high weight by equipping them with fire extinguishers and roll bar. The top speed of 185 km / h shows that the front and rear spoilers at least bring no loss of speed.
After being without a trial designed and manufactured in the flash method, negative effects were well within the bounds of possibility.
The Cup is a total Scirocco absolutely suitable for everyday use, restrictions apply only to the comfort. Compared with tuned versions of the car but has the great advantage of direct close range, which is mainly on the cost side - is expected to be felt positive - even at the races. In addition, the Scirocco Cup was given to the participants of the VW Junior Cup for only 15.500 DM, a standard Scirocco TS already costs DM 13.000. These favourable conditions allowed, especially the kind sponsors, without whose efforts are much the price would be over 20,000 DM.
Data and measured values
Engine.
Front, transverse four-cylinder inline engine. Bore / stroke 79.5/80 mm. Compression 9.5, Bosch K-Jetronic injection. Overhead camshaft with timing belt drive. Water cooling with an electric fan. Oil cooler. Power 110 hp (81 kW) at 6100 rpm. Maximum torque of 14.0 mkg (140 Nm) at 5000 rpm.
Suspension.
Front suspension with reinforced springs and Sports shock absorbers. Wishbone. Rear torsion beam axle with reinforced springs, shock absorbers and stabilizer. Disc brakes (vented) front, rear drum brakes. Brake booster. Rack and pinion steering. Alloy wheels 5 1/2 J 15 with 195/50 VR 15 tyres.
Acceleration.
0 - 80 km/h 6.3 S
0 - 100 km/h 9.1s
0 - 120 km/h 13.7s
0 - 140 km/h 19.0s
Top speed 185.3 km / h
Flexibility.
40 - 60 km/h 6.2s
40 - 80 km/h 12.1s
40 - 100 km/h 17.7s
40 - 120 km/h 22.4s
Consumption Test
(Super) 11.4 L
