Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
| Category | One-make racing by Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Country |
 Germany |
| Inaugural season | 2004 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Constructors | Volkswagen |
| Tyre suppliers | Dunlop |
| Drivers' champion |
 Kelvin van der Linde |
| Official website | volkswagen-motorsport.com |
 Current season | |
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup is a one-make racing series by Volkswagen based in Germany, which uses the Volkswagen Scirocco model. The first season is in 2010, having replaced the previous ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup which had run since 2004. It is a support series for the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters.
Technical Data
Engine
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 = McPherson 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 are awarded for the top twenty race finishers. No points are awarded for pole position or fastest race laps. Half-points of the values listed below are 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 |
References
External links
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