Volkswagen’s Scirocco is powered by 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbocharged engine, based on the mill in the Scirocco R. Modified for racing and running on bio-CNG. This produces 220 horsepower and 202 ft-lb of torque attached to a six-speed DSG gearbox with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. The racers have stainless steel pipes and the special valves, as well as a fuel-injection system pressurized to 200 Bar (2,900 PSI) and a fuel tank made of a composite material.

via Wired – Thanks Pete B!

We all love a good tuned up performance vehicle, especially when it’s made out of Volkswagen (even a foreign model like the VW Scirocco) – but we are a little scared at what Abt Performance has done to tune up this vehicle. Abt’s Sportsline VW package, available for January 2009, includes a full body kit, rear exhaust system along with chassis performance upgrades.

Abt’s exterior body kit gives the front and rear of this Volkswagen a more narrow, sleek look- with an aggressive, slopped hood and grill region. Side scoops replace the blank area under the doors and a roof spoiler and a four-port exhaust output.

Under the hood, Abt raises power to 200 hp with a 2.0-liter turbo diesel. An extra 2.0 TSI is increased from the standard 200 hp to 240 hp.