Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup is a one-make racing series

One-design

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 by Volkswagen

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 based in Germany, which uses the Volkswagen Scirocco

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The Scirocco is a 3-door Coupe manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen, undergoing two generations of development between 1974 and 1992 and reintroduced in a third generation in August 2008.-Etymology:...

 model. The first season is in 2010, having replaced the previous ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup which had run since 2004. It is a support series for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters

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Technical Data

Engine


Engine type = Four-in-line turbo spark ignition engine with CNG-inlet pipe injection, intercooler, four valves per cylinder

Displacement = 1,984 cc
Output Approx = 162 kW (223 PS) at 6,000 rpm
Torque Approx = 203 lbs ft at 3,000 rpm
Engine control unit = Bosch MS4
Push-to-pass = Electronic charge pressure control, limited duration and frequency, additional output of approx. 22 kW (30 PS)
Exhaust system = Modified layout, racing catalytic converter




Power transmission


Gearbox = Front-wheel drive, standard six-speed DSG gearbox with dual clutch, steering wheel paddle shifters, modified gear ratio and software, mechanical limited-slip differential




Chassis


Front axle = McPherson struts, wishbones
Rear axle = Multilink rear suspension with uniball joints
Dampers/springs = ZF Sachs dampers with H&R springs, one-way adjustable
Anti-roll bars = Adjustable H&R anti-roll bars, front and rear
Steering = Electro-mechanically assisted rack and pinion steering
Braking system = Ventilated 4-piston fixed-calliper disc brakes, front (Æ 356 mm), single-piston sliding-calliper disc brakes, rear(Æ 282 mm), racing ABS
Wheels = ATS light alloy rims, size 9 x 18 inches
Tyres = Dunlop 240/640/18 (slick and rain tyres)




Body


Body = Unitized design, FIA-conformant roll cage, “R-Line” exterior package
Cockpit = Volkswagen sport steering wheel with airbag, OMP racing seat with head protector, six-point safety belt, safety mesh net (driver’s side), fire extinguishing system,
Data Acquisition = memotec Messtechnik




Dimensions


Length/width/height = 4,256/1,810/1,380 mm
Track = 1,571 mm front, 1,567 mm rear
Wheelbase = 2,578 mm
Tank capacity = 22 kg Bio-CNG
Dry weight = 1,250 kg

Drivers

As well as 2005 champion René Rast

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, a number of well-established drivers have passed through this series. These include World Touring

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 car racers Jaap van Lagen

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, Marin Colak

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 and Jason Watt

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, ex-Champ Car

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 driver Jan Heylen

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, 1986 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft

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 champion Kurt Thiim

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 and 2009 Dakar Rally

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 winner Giniel de Villiers

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. In 2010, "legend drivers" are going to be competing. So far, ex-Formula One

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 regulars Martin Brundle

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 and Jacques Laffite

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, the 1990 and 1992 World Rally Championship

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 champion Carlos Sainz

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 and five-time 24 Hours of Le Mans

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 winner Frank Biela

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 have all made appearances.

Scoring system

• In 2010, points are awarded for the top twenty race finishers. No points are awarded for pole position or fastest race laps. Half-points of the values listed below are awarded for the first two races of the 2010 season. All results count towards the championship.

  Position	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	8th	9th	10th	11th	12th	13th	14th	15th	16th	17th	18th	19th	20th
  Points	60	48	40	34	32	30	28	26	24	22	20	18	16	14	12	10	8	6	4	2

Champions

Season	Series Name	Champion
2004	ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup	Matthias Meyer
2005	ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup	René Rast René Rast René Rast is a German racing driver. He has competed in such series as Porsche Supercup and Formula BMW ADAC. He won the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup in 2005 for Volkswagen Motorsport.-References:Second in Porsche Supercup 2009....
2006	ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup	Jimmy Johansson
2007	ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup	Constantin Dressler
2008	ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup	Alexander Rambow
2009	ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup	Maciek Steinhof Maciek Steinhof Maciek Steinhof is a Polish racing driver. He won the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup series in 2009.-External links:* *...
2010 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup season The 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup season was the first Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup season, the replacement for the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup. It began on April 24 at the Hockenheimring and ended again at the Hockenheimring on October 16, after seven race weekends and a total of nine races.-Drivers:*...	Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup	Kris Heidorn
2011 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup season The 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup season is the second Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup season, the replacement for the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup. It began on 30 April at the Hockenheimring and will end at the same venue on 22 October, after eight race weekends and a total of ten races.-Drivers:* All cars...	Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup	Mateusz Lisowski

External links

• Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
• driverdb.com Reference for ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup