Perfected at the second attempt - VW Scirocco in the (historic) test

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Perfected at the second attempt - VW Scirocco in the (historic) test

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Created on April 17, 1976

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Wolfgang Hecht

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VW Scirocco (1974) - An agile coupé with many estate car advantages

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VW Scirocco (1974) - the simpler model with the rectangular headlights

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VW Scirocco (1974) - Rear view of the Scirocco S

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VW Scirocco (1974) - twin headlights were available for the better equipment variants

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VW Scirocco (1974) - with upmarket equipment and alloy wheels

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VW Scirocco (1974) - the simple version had large rectangular headlights

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VW Scirocco (1974) - came before the Golf and before the Alfasud Sprint, which it looked quite similar to

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VW Scirocco (1974) - a tailgate opens the way to the variable luggage compartment

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VW Scirocco (1974) - S and L model with different front headlights

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VW Scirocco (1974) - the more expensive models had twin headlights

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VW Scirocco (1974) - wedge-shaped and modern

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VW Scirocco (1975) - rear view with open and closed tailgate

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VW Scirocco (1975) - the entry-level version with rectangular headlights

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VW Scirocco (1975) - sporty appearance of the S model

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VW Scirocco (1975) - compact coupé shape

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VW Scirocco (1975) - The Scirocco is positioned as a leisure vehicle

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VW Scirocco GTI (1976) - you couldn't see the higher performance from the outside

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VW Scirocco (1977) - Rear view of the fast GTI

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VW Scirocco (1977) - The Scirocco is somewhat flatter and more aerodynamic than its Golf GTI brother

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VW Scirocco (1974) - Interior of an early Scirocco with automatic transmission

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VW Scirocco (1974) - Colorful check pattern in the fabric center panels of the seats

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VW Scirocco (1974) - View of the new coupé

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VW Scirocco (1975) - with transversely mounted four-cylinder engine and thus more space - Geneva Motor Show 1975

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VW Scirocco (1976) - Interior of the Scirocco GTI

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VW Scirocco (1976) - Sectional drawing illustrating where and which precious metals are used in car construction.

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VW Scirocco (1977) - Interior of the Scirocco GL

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VW Scirocco TS - view of the beautifully appointed interior, priced at 14,040 francs as an LS and 14,800 francs as a TS - at the 1974 Geneva Motor Show

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VW Scirocco (1974) - Attractively styled bodywork

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Summary

The Scirocco rarely appeared in the Bundesliga table of the 18 best-selling cars of the 1970s. Was it the price or the car? Because the VW Scirocco TS was actually an agile coupé with estate car advantages. But did the VW Scirocco TS have enough drive for sporty people? The mot test from back then clarifies and classifies.

This article contains the following chapters

Sporty enough?
Engine and chassis
Interior fittings and their functions
Can the Scirocco TS get its act together?
Managers and dealers on the Scirocco
Plus points
Minus points
mot overall verdict
Prices - Extras - Costs
Technical data & measured values

Estimated reading time: 10min

Preview (beginning of the article)

The top model in the VW Scirocco range is the TS. Its finish has been improved; the 85 hp engine accelerates the sports coupé to 100 km/h in 10.8 seconds. Enough drive for sporty people? In the Bundesliga table of the 18 best-selling cars (see mot for each month of registration), the car with the stumbling block name Scirocco has rarely appeared. 1747 cars were registered in January 76, 3770 fewer than the Opel Manta coupé. The VW Golf, the saloon to the Scirocco Coupé, successfully ranked third in the registration statistics in January, but the Scirocco cannot escape its basement child existence.

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