Volkswagen working on the 265 hp Scirocco R20T

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According to folks at the Car Magazine , Volkswagen is working on the high-performance version of its sportiest car Scirocco.

Currently known as the R20T, it will use the same 2.0-liter turbo found in the new Audi S3. This 265 hp engine will take the Scirocco from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in less than six seconds. Top speed will be limited at 155 mph (255 km/h).

This high-performance Scirocco will go on sale early 2010. It will not look like the regular Scirocco, sources close to the VW say that R20T will have 80% of the visual aggression of the Scirocco GT24 racer. Just imagine the Scirocco GT24 without the big wing, splitters and all the stickers and you should get the idea.

Volkswagen Scirocco GT24:

In the UK Scirocco R20T will likely cost around £25,000, which translates roughly to $38,000 USD.

Source: CAR Magazine