VW Scirocco GT24-CNG for Nurburgring 24-Hour Race

Volkswagen has announced plans to return with two new natural gas-powered Scirocco racers. The cars will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged CNG engine which produces about 300 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. Based on the traditional 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, the CNG version features several modifications to ensure that it fully utilizes the high-octane natural gas for maximum performance. While Volkswagen doesn�t want to tip off fellow competitors by releasing performance figures, they did say that the new engine reduces CO2 emissions by 25 percent compared to conventional engines.

The Scirocco GT24-CNG racers will be driven by a host of professional drivers including Peter Terting, Thomas Klenke, former DTM driver Vanina Ickx, and two-time winner of the 24 Hours of N�rburgring, Klaus Niedzwiedz. Volkswagen will also field three 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol-powered Scirocco GT24 racers in an attempt to improve upon last year�s already stellar success.

VW Scirocco GT24 325Hp Fully Revealed

The race-prepped Scirocco GT24 was fully revealed today at the GTI meeting at W�rther Lake in Austria. A modified version of VW's 2.0 liter TFSI engine that generates 325Hp along with a maximum torque of 340Nm available from only 2100rpm is powered for this car. Power is transferred to the the front wheels through a dual clutch gearbox (DSG)

The 325Hp Scirocco will be driven during the 24-hour endurance race by famous drivers like rally world champion Carlos Sainz and Hans-Joachim Stuck, three-time winner of the 24-hour N�rburgring race. We�ve added plenty of high-res images of the Scirocco GT24 right after the jump.