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Scirocco Timeline

Mk 1

Introduced in 1974 and based around the floorplan and mechanicals of the Volkswagen Golf, the handsome Scirocco coupe was actually launched six months before the Golf to iron out teething issues before commencement of the high volume hatchback. The Scirocco sold better than Volkswagen ever expected, the press praising the car for its elegant styling and technical capabilities and the public enjoying the coupe driving experience coupled with hatchback practicality. A winning formula. Below are at a glance specification details for the Mk1 Scirocco. For more detail and a buying guide please go to the faq.
mk1 gls mk1 Storm

1974 - 1976	Giugiaro designed TS model designation, 1st with 1500cc and 2 wipers, then 1600cc and 1 wiper, always with a carburettor, flat indicators, 4 speeds and chrome bumpers
1976 - 1981	GLS, upgraded interior and from 1978 with black plastic bumpers and wrap around front indicators, always with a carburettor
1979 - 1981	Gli, which becomes the Gti in 1980 and the Storm, all have EG coded, 1600cc fuel injected engine, most with 5 speeds, Storm has leather interior, storm badge on hatch and front fibreglass spoiler.

Mk2

Launched in March 1981 in Europe and reaching the UK in mid 1982, the second generation of the Scirocco stretched the coupe with a hatchback concept further and was designed in-house by VW. The chassis was taken directly over from the Mk1 Scirocco meaning that the wheelbase and track dimensions remained the same as the outgoing model but the body was enlarged giving more room inside and increased luggage space. Aerodynamic design was improved with the high rear spoiler being an integral element to a slippery shape that hasn't dated. Below are at a glance specification details for the Mk2 Scirocco. For more detail and a buying guide please go to the faq.
Mk2 GTi Mk2 GTX
Scirocco Mark 2 timeline – Model years run from September – July to allow for German factory Summer shutdowns – this meant you could by a Gti in November 82 that was a pre-summer break 1588cc or a post summer break 1781cc

Mark 2 introduced late 1981 for 1982 model year	1457cc, 75bhp CL 4 speed	1588cc, 85bhp GL 4+E	1588cc, 110bhp Gti 5 speed
1983	No change	No change	1781cc, 112bhp, Gti 5 speed
March 1983 upgrade	1595cc, 75bhp CL 4+E	1595cc, 75bhp GL	No change
May/June 1983 Twin wipers reintroduced	No change	1781cc, 90bhp, GL	No change
1984	No change	No change	No change	Storm Mk 2 introduced 300 each in Cosmos Blue and Havana Brown- Colour coded body-kit, larger rear spoiler, Montreal Alloys
1985	CL becomes GT –	GL becomes GTL	Gti becomes GTX with black body-kit, Zender rear spoiler and Avus alloys
1986	GT gets GTX style bodykit	GTL dropped, GTS - with GTL engine/GT trim LE	GTX- P –alloys/big spoiler	GTX 1781cc, 16 valve, 139bhp left hand drive
1987	No change	Scala with 1781cc carbed engine introduced plus Phase two LE GTS	No change	Imports end, estimated that 10 are officially imported
1988	GT gets 1781cc engine	GTS becomes Scala, 1781cc, 90bhp	GTX – Le Castellet alloys/colour coded bodykit
1989	GT becomes GTII	-	GTX dropped in favour of Scala inj
1990	GT11	-	Scala inj
1991	GT11	-	Scala inj dropped
1992	GT11 Production ends July 1992	-	-

2006..............Iroc concept car unveiled................to be continued

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TIMELINE APPLIES TO UK MARKET ONLY