scirocco history
Mk2 Scirocco TR
VW built a prototype Mk2 Scirocco with a removable T-roof. The Scirocco TR, as it was called, never went into production and this sole example of the model now resides in the VW museum in Wolfsburg.
The single wiper gives the Scirocco TR away as an early model. The car is painted in a gold metallic pearl effect colour.
Note the TR logo on the B-pillar.
On the tailgate, the Scirocco TR is badged as a GLI. It has the 1.6 litre injection engine producing 110 bhp.
Detail of the T-roof and roll bar.
Unlike on production Sciroccos, it appears that the windscreen is bonded to the body work. I assume this is to add rigidity.
The two removable sections can clearly be seen in this shot. Note also that the rain gutter is different to production Sciroccos.
Special seat trim for the Scirocco TR seats.
Rare photos of the TR with the roof removed. As this car was a design study, the wheels were painted silver on one side of the car and body colour on the other to assess which looked best. It’s a big win for silver in my view.
Internal views of the T-roof removed and in place.
Many thanks to ‘Rocco-GT2′ and ‘Tempest’ for help with this page.
Research and material courtesy of Dr.Dub
Mk1 Scirocco SL (EU)
The Scirocco SL of 1981 was a special edition run-out model of the Mk1 Scirocco. It was offered in 1.3 litre 60 bhp or 1.6 litre 85 bhp versions. Only Diamond silver and Alpine white paint finishes were offered.
The SL had full length body striping along with a red trimmed grill, VW roundel and tailgate badges. Another period touch were the tyres that had the lettering highlighted in white. Special ‘SL’ logos in an extended serif font were located on the rear quarter panel stripes and below the tailgate lock.
The SL was another special edition Scirocco that was not available here in the UK.
Mk3 “Scirocco Edition”
The ‘Scirocco Edition’ was launched into the German VW range during October 2010. This special run model features 18-inch “Chicago” polished alloy wheels shod with 235/40 R18 tyres. Green heat insulating glass is a standard feature. All petrol and diesel motors, excluding the 265 PS Scirocco R engine, can be specified in the “Edition”.
Unique “Edition” seat covers in cloth with Alcantara. Handbrake and gear lever gaiters are leather.
Leather trimmed steering wheel, piano black air vents and fine line decorated aluminium inlays. The radio system is an RCD 310 with 8 speakers, CD player, MP3 playback capability, multimedia socket MEDIA-IN and the dual tuner for perfect radio reception.
The standard fitment electrically operated panoramic tinted glass sunroof comes with a fabric sunshade.
Dark red tail lights and “Edition” sill plates. An optional sports pack adds 65% light absorbing darkened side rear and tailgate glass, front fog lights and stainless steel pedals.
Mk2 Scirocco CL
The Scirocco CL was the entry level model of the Mk2 range upon it’s introduction. It was of course a non-bodykit model with the small tailgate spoiler. There was no black covering on the B-pillar nor a model designation badge. 13″ steel wheels were standard.
The first CL came without side moldings but later models had the same moldings as the GL and GTL. The exterior mirrors did not have the internal adjusters and all windows used un-tinted glass.
CL engine options for mainland Europe were the 1.3 (60bhp), 1.5 (70bhp) and 1.6 (85bhp). For the UK the CL had the 1.5 from ’81>’83 and then the 1.6 until it was replaced by the GT in ’85. The CL had a 4 speed gearbox apart from the 1.6 which had a 4+E that was combined with a consumption indicator on the dash.
The CL had single headlights with blanking grills replacing the inner lamps. Like all early Mk2s, it had a single wiper. The ’83> CL had dual wipers.
The CL had the small rear spoiler with no black trim around the tailgate glass.
The CL had ‘comfort’ seats covered with diagonal stripe cloth. This colour is gazelle.
A later twin wiper CL with non-standard BBS alloy wheels.
Research and material courtesy of Dr. Dub
Mk2 Scirocco GTI
When first launched the MK2 Scirocco GTI had the 1.6 injection engine. Later models would get the 1.8 injection. When the MK2 Scirocco saw the light of day in 1981, the GTI was the top of the range. Although the rear badge reads GTI, the B-pillar badge reads GT.
Nine spoke 13″ alloy wheels were fitted and there are no side rubbing strips as this is a pre-bodykit model. The GTI also had the North American style twin headlights, the only other European Sciroccos to have these was the first Bi-motor prototype and German GT. Late GTI models would get Euro lights. This was also the first Mk2 to have the red pinstripe on the grille. Early GTI Sciroccos also had a two piece formed parcel shelf. The GTI had a single front wiper.
North American style headlights and single wiper.
A striking interior ‘Mittelstreifen’ (centre stripe?) trim was used on the GTI which varied depending on body colour.
The GTI had an unusual two piece parcel shelf.
If you ever wondered what this hook was for on the inside of the tailgate, it was used to attach the GTI parcel shelf strings to.
View of the Scirocco GTI dash and trim. Any excuse for another pic of those seats.
Scirocco GTI on test for a German car magazine.
Go to http://www.typ53.com/ to see the article.
The Scirocco script appeared in the back window below the spoiler. Part No. 533 853 693 57R
Close-up of the U.S. style headlights.
Unfortunately, the girl in the shorts was not an extra cost option for the Scirocco.
The later 1983 1.8 GTI with ‘Euro’ lights. In 1984 the GTI would be fitted with twin wipers.
This ‘Glencheck’ seat trim was used for the ’83> Scirocco GTI.
There was also a Scirocco GT that had the same trim as the GTI but came with the 1.6 carb engine. But this should not be confused with the ’85> GT that was the base model of the Scirocco range.
Research and material courtesy of Dr. Dub.
Mk2 Scirocco GL
The GL was the luxury model of the Scirocco range when introduced in 1981. It featured alloy wheels as standard and had a thin black side molding with a chrome insert. It was the first Mk2 to have full sized twin headlights that would become standard on all later models.
The GL only came with a 1.6 litre carb engine for the UK market. In Germany, there was a choice of 1.3, 1.5 and 1.6 carb engines.
An early single wiper UK spec GL in Cosmos metallic. 8-spoke 13″ alloys, headlight washers and metallic paint were standard kit for the UK model.
Rear view of an ’82 GL Auto in Sand metallic. Like all pre ’84 Sciroccos, it has no bodykit and a small tailgate spoiler. Also note the lack of black trim on the tailgate and B-pillar.
A 1983 Cirrus metallic Scirocco GL.
This is a German spec GL with 9-spoke alloys. Like the CL, the GL had no B-pillar badge.
Another German spec Scirocco GL, but with steel wheels.
‘Domino’ velour trim featured in the ’81>’83 GL.
A 1984 UK spec Scirocco GL with twin wipers and 9-spoke alloys.
The ’83>’85 GL had this ‘Velour stripe’ trim.
The Scirocco GL was replaced by the Scirocco GTL in the 1985 model year.
Research and material courtesy of Dr. Dub
Mk2 Scirocco GT
When the Scirocco line up was re-arranged in 1985, the GT replaced the CL as the entry level model of the range. Initially the GT came without a bodykit but retained the single headlight setup. A 13″ steel wheel previously used on the GTS was standard fitment as were thicker plain black side moldings and black covering on the B-pillars. The GT still had the small tailgate spoiler at this point.
1985 Scirocco GT in Mars red.
For the 1986 model year, the GT gained the double headlight setup and the Zender bodykit that was first used on the Scirocco Storm. A new style 14″ steel wheel was also fitted. It was powered by the 1.6 carb engine. This would be replaced by the 1.8 carb engine in later models. The Scirocco GT was superceded by the Scirocco GTII.
‘85>’88 Scirocco GT interior.
’88> Scirocco GT trim.
Research and material courtesy of Dr. Dub.
Mk2 Scirocco GTL
The Scirocco GTL was the luxury model of the range in the mid-eighties rather than being a performance model. This was a non-bodykit model that looked similar to the Scirocco GTI. It had a 1.8 litre carburetor engine giving 90bhp. Nine spoke 13″ alloy wheels were standard.
Mk2 Scirocco GTII
In the U.K. the GT II was the run out Scirocco model. It only came with the basic 1.8l 90 bhp carb engine.
GT IIs for mainland Europe had power steering, slide-tilt sunroof, colour coded bumpers, mirrors and body kit. MFA, rear washer-wiper, electrically adjustable headlights, height adjustable front seats.
Non UK GT IIs were available with 2 types of engine, the 70 kW/95 HP 1.8 8V (JH, with CIS-lambda injection), and the 95kW/129 HP 1.8 16V (PL, CIS-E), which are pretty rare.
The GT II came out in 1989, and was in production along with the Scala.
Designer check interior.
This is a Tornado red GTII at VW Action a few years ago.
Thanks to Karoly from Hungary for the non-UK GTII info.
Research and material courtesy of Dr.Dub