| Volkswagen is launching a one-make | | | | wheels. |
| Bio-CNG-powered race series in 2010, and the | | | | Fitted with a fuel tank with a capacity of 22-litres, |
| company claims this fuel reduces CO2 by 80 per | | | | the Volkswagen Scirocco Cup uses so-called Bio-CNG |
| cent. | | | | which is produced from renewable resources such as |
| This follows the successful debut of the compressed | | | | grass or a special type of maize as well as from |
| natural gas-powered Scirocco GT24-CNG at the | | | | refined biological waste. The fuel tank itself is made |
| Nürburgring 24-hour race. | | | | from a composite material and is located behind the |
| The Scirocco Cup aims to demonstrate that major | | | | driver's seat, protected by the vehicle's roll cage. |
| innovative strides are still being made in motorsport, | | | | The stainless steel pipes and special valves required |
| and Volkswagen believes it will be the most | | | | for CNG operation within the Scirocco Cup use tried |
| eco-friendly one-make championship in the world. | | | | and tested components from Volkswagen production |
| The Cup version of the Scirocco is designed to | | | | models with CNG engines, and the system pressures |
| enable eco-friendly motorsport. Based on the TSI | | | | of 200 Bar are identical to those of the production |
| unit fitted in the Scirocco, the Bio-CNG-racing version | | | | vehicles. |
| of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine develops 203 lbs | | | | Commenting on the new Scirocco Cup, Volkswagen |
| ft of torque and up to 223 PS. A push-to-pass | | | | Motorsport Director Kris Nissen explained: 'By clinching |
| system provides a short burst of increased power of | | | | class victory at the Nürburgring we proved that |
| 30 PS to create additional overtaking opportunities | | | | CNG-powered vehicles not only deliver high fuel |
| and action throughout the race. | | | | economy but also allow very sporty driving. That's |
| Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts operate a | | | | why we're particularly proud about launching the |
| six-speed DSG gearbox and, as with the road-going | | | | world's first one-make cup with CNG-powered |
| Scirocco R, power is channelled through the front | | | | vehicles. |