Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
The ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup was a 2004 to 2009 in the framework program of the DTM racing series discharged, the young young drivers should allow for entry into professional racing. Motor Sporty and technically it was among the one-make cups. Precursor was the "Wintershall VW Polo Cup", which was held in the 1980s. In 2010, the ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup by the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup has been replaced.
Rolling stock
The vehicles used are based on the production version of the VW Polo, however, were the demands of racing retooled. Are driven the 1060 kg heavy racing Polos by a four-cylinder gasoline engine with FSI direct injection, reaching with a displacement of 1984 cc, a power output of 110 kW ( 150 hp). Power is transferred to the front wheels via a six-stage gearbox. The braking system has been taken over by the production version of the VW Golf R32.
To protect the driver in case of accident come in addition to the standard airbags, a roll cage, a fire extinguisher system, head - protectors on the driver's seat and that too in DTM and Formula 1 used HANS system to use.