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Two Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup at
Hockenheim in
2014
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup was a
one-make racing series by
Volkswagen based in Germany, which used the
Volkswagen Scirocco model. The first season was in 2010, having replaced the previous ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup which had run since 2004. It was a support series for the
Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters , and was replaced in 2015 by the
Audi Sport TT Cup .
Specifications
Engine displacement : 1,984
cc (121
cu in )
DOHC
inline-4
Gearbox : Production-based 6-speed
paddle shift gearbox
Weight : 1,210
kg (2,668
lb )
Power output : 173
kW (232
hp )
Fuel :
Aral Ultimate Racing 102 RON unleaded
Fuel capacity : Undisclosed
Fuel delivery : Natural gas multi-point injection
Aspiration :
Single-turbocharged
Length : 4,256 mm (168 in)
Width : 1,810 mm (71 in)
Wheelbase : 1,380 mm (54 in)
Steering : Electromechanically supported rack and pinion steering
Drivers
As well as 2005 champion
René Rast , a number of well-established drivers have passed through this series. These include
World Touring Car Championship drivers
Jaap van Lagen ,
Marin Colak and
Jason Watt , ex-
Champ Car driver
Jan Heylen , 1986
Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft champion
Kurt Thiim and
2009 Dakar Rally winner
Giniel de Villiers . In 2010, "legend drivers" are going to be competing. So far, ex-
Formula One regulars
Martin Brundle and
Jacques Laffite , the 1990 and 1992
World Rally
Champion
Carlos Sainz and five-time
24 Hours of Le Mans winner
Frank Biela have all made appearances.
Scoring system
In 2010, points were awarded to the top twenty race finishers. No points were awarded for pole position or fastest race laps. Half-points of the values listed below were awarded for the first two races of the 2010 season. All results count towards the championship.
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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
References
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