Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup

Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup

Category	One-make racing by Volkswagen
Country	Germany
Inaugural season	2004
Folded	2014
Drivers	24
Constructors	Volkswagen
Tyre suppliers	Dunlop
Last Drivers' champion	Jordan Pepper
Official website	volkswagen-motorsport.com

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.

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 = MacPherson 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, 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.^[1]

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
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
2010	Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup	Kris Heidorn
2011	Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup	Mateusz Lisowski
2012	Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup	Ola Nilsson
2013	Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup	Kelvin van der Linde
2014	Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup	Jordan Pepper

References

1. http://www.volkswagen-motorsport.com/web/images/2005/scirocco_r_cup/reglement//100409_src_regulat_7162.pdf

External links

• Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
• ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup at driverdb.com