Vehicle History & Overview

This Scirocco was reportedly owned by Tim Hildabrand, founder of legendary Volkswagen tuner New Dimensions Turbo Systems. The vehicle was sold in October 2014 and is believed to have been refurbished to its current condition while residing in Florida. The seller acquired the vehicle in January 2021 and has added less than 100 miles. In addition to the Callaway Cars Stage 2 turbo kit, extensive modifications have been performed under prior ownership and are detailed in the Modifications section below.

The Volkswagen Scirocco was released to the US market in 1975. The chassis was a revised and upgraded version of the Mk1 Golf platform with model-specific styling and interiors. Enthusiasts loved the Scirocco’s styling and capable chassis, and the car achieved modest success in the US market. Series production ended in 1988.

One area where the Scirocco needed help was horsepower. Legendary tuner Callaway Cars offered turbocharger kits that brought the power output in line with the already-capable chassis. Via upgraded internal engine components and further tuning, New Dimensions was able to achieve additional power gains.

Modifications

• EXTERIOR

  • Zender front spoiler

  • Zender rear upper hatch spoiler

  • Factory euro-spec bumpers

  • 15-inch ATS Cup wheels

  • Body moldings, graphics, and radio antenna deleted/removed

  • Tinted front turn signals

• INTERIOR

  • Recaro front seats with driver's side Schroth 4-point harness

  • Rear seat delete

  • Autopower roll bar

  • Momo MOD 88 steering wheel

  • Stereo delete

  • Dynamat sound-deadening material applied to interior floor surfaces

• ENGINE

  • 1.8-liter "JH" engine block from a Volkswagen GTI

  • Techtonics Tuning forged 83mm big-bore pistons, 8.7:1 compression ratio

  • Scat H-Beam forged connecting rods with ARP fasteners

  • Balanced crankshaft

  • Techtonics Tuning big valve, fully ported 8V hydraulic lifter cylinder head

  • Techtonics Tuning 42mm intake valves, 35mm exhaust valves, HD valve springs

  • Techtonics 272 camshaft with lightweight aluminum adjustable camshaft sprocket

  • ARP head bolts

  • Stage 2 Callaway turbo system with Callaway micro-fueler & custom intercooler

  • T3 Rotomaster turbocharger with turbo heat-blanket

  • Callaway turbo exhaust manifold

  • Tial 38mm wastegate

  • Forge blow-off valve

  • Custom silicone turbo hoses and hardware

  • Heat-wrapped & high-temp painted turbo downpipe

  • Techtonics Tuning 2.25” stainless steel exhaust with Borla muffler

  • Forge & Turbo XS mechanical boost controller

  • European oil cooler thermostat flange

  • Remote oil cooler with custom lightweight Earl’s hoses & fittings

  • Techtonics Tuning racing baffled oil pan w/windage tray

  • Silicone coolant & vacuum hoses

  • Oettinger valve cover

  • ABA rubber valve cover gasket retrofit

  • Dual-speed radiator fan

  • 70° C (158° F) thermostat and matching dual-temp fan switch

  • Knock sensor ignition retrofit

  • Baffled fuel tank

• DRIVETRAIN

  • 16V 2Y 5-speed transmission 

  • Quaife limited-slip differential

  • Eurosport short-throw shifter with Delrin shifter bushings

  • 16V clutch disc and pressure plate

  • Red Line MT90 synthetic gear oil

• CHASSIS

  • H&R Mk1 coil-over suspension

  • Auto-tech hollow rear 28mm anti-sway bar

  • Eurosport front lower tie-bar

  • Replacement steering rack and steering column bearings

  • Scirocco 16V 4-wheel disc brake conversion

  • Stainless steel braided brake lines

  • StopTech slotted brake rotors front and rear

  • Hawk HP brake pads

• ELECTRICAL

  • Stereo delete in lieu of VDO gauge package

  • VDO Gauges, Turbo Boost, Volt, Oil Temperature, Oil Pressure & Exhaust Temperature

  • 180 mph speedometer

  • 90-amp alternator

  • High-torque MK3 starter

  • Trunk-mounted battery with custom billet aluminum mounting tray

  • Hella E-Code H4 & H1 headlamps

  • Custom relay bank for high wattage bulbs (100/80W H4 & 55W H1)

  • LED interior/dash lighting

  • Vintage Electric Life power window kit

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Imperfections

• Rear speakers are not installed; rear hatch shelf has unfilled holes for speakers

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