ADAC Volkswagen Polo 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.
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
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
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 = 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
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
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.
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