Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI is a new diesel version of the Scirocco that has been announced by VW. Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine, Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI may develops 258 lbs ft of torque from 1,750 rpm.

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds and will reach its top speed at 138 mph (DSG: 136). While for its emissions level, Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI comes with a CO2 emissions level of 139 g/km (DSG: 147) and a fuel economy of 53.3 mpg.

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI comes with optional gearboxes: a six-speed manual or six-speed DSG. For the equipment list, Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI will be equipped with 2 Zone air conditioning, rain and dusk sensor, a six-CD autochanger, and also multifunction computer.

Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI manual version will be priced at 21,755.00 pounds. While for the DSG equipped version, the price will goes up at 23,060.00 pounds.

Press Release
The new performance diesel variant of the Scirocco GT equipped with a 2.0-litre TDI 170PS engine is now available to order. Combining effortless acceleration, made possible by 258 lbs ft of torque delivered from 1,750 rpm, and the ability to return 53.3 mpg on the combined cycle, the new model mixes style, economy and sharp dynamics.

The 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 2 Zone air conditioning. In terms of safety, ABS, ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Program) and six airbags are all standard.

Audi R15 to require only minor modifications

Audi will have to make only minor modifications to its R15 TDI for the controversial turbodiesel-powered prototype to be eligible for next year's 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Rule guidelines issued this week for 2010 by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest--the Le Mans Organizer--suggest a compromise designed to reduce the effectiveness of the Audi's radical front end without forcing the German manufacturer to undertake a major redesign. The move on the part of the ACO follows threats by Audi not to continue with its prototype program next year if it was forced to make major changes.

The revised regulations appear designed to peg back the effectiveness of the Audi's front end, which is effectively a two-plane wing under the nose. The rules limit the position and profile of the clearly visible flap, which works in conjunction with the front splitter to create downforce.

Audi rival Peugeot claimed that it had been offered “guarantees about clarification and application of the rules” when it dropped its protest against the Audi in July. Asked whether the new rules went against that agreement, Peugeot Sport technical director Bruno Famin replied: “Maybe.”

Famin attacked the ACO for not “going far enough” and failing to write rules that are “written in black and white.”