It was based upon the bulletproof Golf R, although it did miss out on the Golf's all-wheel-drive system. In order to keep the Scirocco R usable with this increased level of power, Volkswagen ...
Based on the original 2008 model, the Scirocco sits on a platform that has now been superseded. The newer MQB setup handles all new transverse-engined, front-wheel drive Volkswagen Group products.