|  The design of the new Volkswagen sport car like the first Scirocco, Iroc marks a crossroad when it comes to style, due to the radiator's grace and of a distinct sensuality of shapes. Conceiving the two Volkswagen models is quite similar, although the two vehicles are separate by more than three decades: the first Scirocco generation is a tangible dream for many people. Because Scirocco was a star of the automotive world in the 70s, being designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, equipped with four large seats and a large trunk, Iroc concept also takes over these features
The pure sport car takes the place of a classic coupe: none the less, unlike Scirocco, Iroc is not a classic coupe, but a sport car with a progressive design, that offers a very elongated ceiling and a very abrupt rear part. This aspect ensures two advantages. First of all, Iroc has perfect proportions. When you look at it from behind, you immediately notice the elongated ceiling and that the side windows are placed on the curved and very strong shoulders. Iroc thus obtains the silhouette typical for sport cars. Second of all, Iroc offers space for two passengers in the back and a very large trunk. This car that is so provocative combines a high level of functionality and comfort with the pure pleasure of driving and the expressive design. Thus, we obtain a Volkswagen that will go into production and will be well position when it comes to price. The Iroc is 4240mm long, 1400mm high, 1800mm wide and has a wheelbase of 2680mm, 50mm taller, narrower and longer than the TT, and 40mm longer and wider than the Golf and 80mm lower, so almost exactly half way between Gold and TT dimensionally. Based on the Golf 5 platform (as is the TT) the Iroc uses the 'twin charger' (turbo and super charged) engine from the recently launched Golf GT, a 1.4 litre four cylinder engine that produces 210bhp in the Iroc that powers the front wheels through the Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) also used in the Golf and TT.
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