First Drive: 2015 VW Scirocco R

The Scirocco R is the top version of the model series. With 280 PS the sports car enters a performance level where it is able to demonstrate effortless superiority on the racetrack as well. With 15 PS more than its predecessor the new sports car with optional 6-speed DSG accelerates to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds; the version with a manual gearbox takes 5.7 seconds. In both cases the top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The engine’s maximum power is available at 6,000 rpm with maximum torque (3