2013 Volkswagen Scirocco R Tested: Lighter, More Powerful, and More Front-Drive than Our Golf R

Dig Volkswagen's excellent Golf hatchback, but yearn for something a little less practical and a lot saucier? Light-bulb moment: It exists and it's called the Scirocco. Enthusiasts know the car's deal: The first- and second-generation models were sold here in the 1970s and 1980s (full history here), but the third-gen model, introduced after a long hiatus, was restricted to Europe. In what could be a tease or a signal of future intentions, Volkswagen sent us a 261-hp Scirocco R—complete with a genuine Wolfsburg registration plate—for a quick test. READ MORE ›› from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com

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