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Scirocco design studies. In 1977, two design studies were built as possible replacements for the Mk1 Scirocco. Both were again to be based on the Mk1 Golf. The first of the mock ups was constructed almost entirely from wood. The side window styling differed on the right and left side of the car to give two styling options in one project. This saves from having to build a second expensive mock up.
The left side window styling is reminiscent of an Audi coupe. Note the lack of a quarter light on the door.
The right side windows are more in keeping with the Mk1 Scirocco. The rear side window is extended giving a Brasilian Gol Mk1 appearance.
Detailed view of the differing C-pillar styling.
The second design was by none other than Giugiaro himself. The design was too similar to the original Scirocco, so could not be used. Both vehicles now reside in the Karmann museum in Osnabrück.
In July 1984, Car magazine printed this artists impression for a Mk2 Scirocco facelift. The main areas for treatment were the rear sloping nose and wrap around bumpers. This of course never happened.
VW launched the Iroc concept car on August 24th 2006. Utilizing the Eos chassis and modern VW engines, it is set to be marketed as the Scirocco. The Iroc will be manufactured alongside the VW Eos in Portugal.
Love it or loathe it, it comes to a showroom near you as The New Scirocco in 2008. |
