Volkswagen Scirocco - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed

Join James as he explores the History of the Volkswagen Scirocco, from its Beetle predecessor, to the legendary Golf, Karmann Ghia, and everything in between! This Volkswagen hot hatch is gonna “Scirocc” your world! I’m sorry.
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[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

These Up to speed series are literally art.

[@mrkazman]

8:00 I love how the key marketing strategy in old school ads was to fukken launch the thing off a hill.

[@SeemzLegit454]

Then tow it to the nearest junk yard cause the front end was crushed..

[@TJ-kh2zc]

@@SeemzLegit454 You know what they say, "Whatever end's up totaled in a junk yard on Sunday, sells to the oblivious consumer on Monday"

[@OfficialXivil]

The third generation Scirocco is a piece of art. I remember when I first saw it in public - at one of the many small parking lots at our private boarding school, with Ferdinand Piëch's wife behind the wheel picking up their son to get home for the weekend. So far, so normal. The crazy thing about this situation: back then the Scirocco wasn't even available, it was still shown at different shows, and I was allowed to sit inside it and have a look at the beautiful beige interior and comfy leather seats. And the wheels were those show-off chrome monsters. I will always remember this day. And also: Rest In Peace Ferdinand Piëch.

[@stefanfalldorf6573]

That "old guy", Ferdinand Piech, is the grandson of Ferdinand Porsche.

[@dre4011]

Cookie & cigar for you Boo-Boo.....

[@kristian5821]

@@dre4011 says the guy who is watching a KZbin video on the history of the vw shush mate

[@dre4011]

@@kristian5821 says the guy watching a KZbin video on the history of vw...watching the guy watching the KZbin video on the history of VW.... (when Im really just trying to master this Dave Gilmour guitar solo the whole time)...

[@kristian5821]

@@dre4011 gay.

[@dre4011]

@@kristian5821 ...if you're English .....yes I guess you are gay as fuck....

[@Deoxide]

Za German Engineering!

[@7_7_5]

We do awesome stuff, really?

[@ilhampurnamasadik7647]

Hey hey hey, Deo!

[@thepebbleman]

D-Deodorant-sama!

[@suchi713]

Am i the only one that said this in german accent😂😂

[@carlyslebrown1601]

@@suchi713 Nope.

[@metanumia]

*Donut* *Standardized* *Units* *of* *Power* *Measurement* : "HORSEPOWER" >= 1 HP "HOARSEPOWER" = 86-150 HP "HRRSPRS" >= 151 HP

[@diegouy8482]

Thanks, I needed this conversion for my college essay.

[@MammothBehemoth]

less than 86HP is also sometimes called as PONIES

[@futurestranger5389]

You forget BULLPOWER, which is a term exclusively used for Lamborghinis

[@user-bi7xd8ry5p]

"BUFF HORSES" >= 250 HP

[@zeeshanmalik6020]

bull power >=700 hp

[@BlueAxeRacer]

The Diesel Scirocco Gets you down to Morocco With one fill up of Diesel Fifty-Five mpgiesels

[@Masstastico]

I was looking way too long for this. Thanks.

[@MustaphaArh1]

when I was in morocco I was into polo because golf was expensive. and later when I moved to dubai I got the Scirocco R :D

[@iworuuzz6721]

@@MustaphaArh1 poor choice, sorry to hear that

[@tinaracing1008]

James May at his best

[@regthebackyardjackofalltrades]

I’ve always been a Scirocco fan and I truly miss my 1980 Scirocco. Even today I will be able to spot a Scirocco on a crowded street. Thanks for this video.

[@colinhawkins8265]

The VR6’s sound is incredible. One of my favorites.

[@jgbalves]

Dude. The Oscar's part was epic. Congratulations

[@Afrocanuk]

The Scirocco body design was the pinnacle of Volkswagen. It been downhill from there.

[@99screwylouie99]

I'm going on my 5th ROCC and it never gets old, driving it or watching videos. Awesome video👍🏼

[@ihateoutube]

This episode was above and beyond in production! Well done well done

[@zachnance478]

6'4 130 pounds..wow had no idea you once smoked meth

[@jledmist87]

There's no way he's 130, probably 230

[@Hakumai_o7]

Im 5'8" and almost unhealthily skinny, and Im about 130 lol

[@uNabL3]

6'4 - that dude is hell tall; * Jealous *

[@bradenbagby4431]

I'm 6'10 and 280 pounds

[@jerryvelasco1474]

Im 5'8 185lbs. 🤗

[@orestiskaravelakis6036]

Man I love you, you are amazing. Made my day, hope the rest of the year goes the same way

[@rubenmssantos]

Thank you for the video! Even more proud to be a Scirocco owner!

[@johnnykeller7648]

My father had a Mk1 Scirocco before I was born, he's owned every generatiom of Corvette and Camaro...but he still talks about the build quality of his Scirocco, how well it handled and how smooth the ride was. He didn't own it for too long though. He told me the three cars he regrets getting rid of the most are his '76 427 tri-power Corvette, his '59 Vette Roadster and his Mk1 Scirocco.

[@haydenrobins6704]

Every thing you need to know to get up to speed on TRD (Toyota racing development)

[@kb0x]

GOOD!!!!!!!!!

[@LeatherCladVegan]

^This.

[@michaelconverse5127]

TRD is rental cars with fender flares

[@gummikazy]

Hayden Robins noo the grmn

[@jalderink]

I prefer to flush my TRD's down the toilet..

[@captnjaygreybeard6394]

Great info, thanks!

[@jackpollock2656]

My first car was a 1982 Scirocco. Loved that thing. I once cleared a bridge landing at least 60 feet later. The best.

[@ItsMikeArre]

Everything you need to know about to get up to speed on the Nurburgring

[@stayfrosty6290]

.../Nordschleife

[@Glamrock993]

Stay Frosty WTF does that mean?

[@focke_wulf4133]

It’s the Nürburgring most people know nicknamed the green hell

[@yuriteixeira5816]

@@Glamrock993 its German for north track They also have a GP track but the one everyone knows is the north track

[@99Lezard99]

@@Glamrock993 the Nürburgring is the racetrack. The Nordschleife is a part of it. In fact the big part usualy everybody means when they talk about the Nürburgring. There also is the Nürburgring gp track wich can/will be linked to the 20.8 km Nordschleife in most races to have a ~25km track. And then there was the Südschleife (southloop) wich isnt part of the track anymore. But when someone says Nürburgring they usualy mean the 20.8km Nordschleife (northloop). Otherwise they usualy add gp track to Nürburgring.

[@JellyBean69]

UP TO SPEED ON LE MANS

[@javanbybee4822]

Jelly Bean that would be a 45 minute long episode

[@alejandrosandoval7696]

Keep the Le mans under rated or there wont be any to buy😭

[@900highlander7]

Dude U are one of the Best out there At myself being 50 years of age.. Think you know your stuff... Plus funny than 99% of professional comedians out there... Having spent most of my life in the auto industry business growing up in it in the 70s... Also sold vehicles professionally from California, Neveda to Florida since 91. I also owned many Vw products in my life as well as Golf diesels and 2 Vw siroccos to name a few .. Very impressed with your STYLE and presentation... All i can say is Great Channel...

[@masonmcconnell676]

the bart tattoo is absolutely fire. Love the vids btw keep em up

[@rtvardovski]

"The only car named after a fart" James,you made my FRIGGIN DAY

[@rodrigoleon-alvarez1927]

"and the US....didn't!" That shit destroyed me, I laughed for a good 10 minutes straight. This running joke of US always getting screwed on awesome cars is too good.

[@sibulanga72]

It's too funny XD

[@Max-rq7hx]

Actually it was true back then, especially the power was decreased for the US-market, but over here, in Germany, many People were jealous on the Americans, because they usually got better exterior. I think almost any Tuner used US bumpers without the big Space for the license plate and also the turning lights were usually US ones. That trend continued, as far as I know, till 2007 or so. At least US-mods were also a thing for my MK4 Golf from 2002.

[@johnmoser2689]

Great episode one of my favorite cars I had 2 sciroccos and still have my Corrado... wish we could have gotten the new scirocco for sure

[@yammymyhammy]

Your videos make my day brighter.

[@focke_wulf4133]

Do a up to speed on lancia !!

[@mustafasaqib1688]

Ya good idea!

[@joannaatkins822]

Yes! The integrale or delta or anything by them would be awesome

[@joannaatkins822]

In fact, a whole video for the Stratos would be amazing

[@focke_wulf4133]

Or the stratos

[@lucarusso3687]

They have never spoken about Italian cars (except ferrari and Lamborghini) but we do have other good stuff, lancia, autobianchi, abarth, Fiat 124, 131, alfa romeo..

[@janviikvald6443]

Remember this car from the Midnight Club:LA Days. Hope they bring it back sometime

[@d-man4937]

Great vid again. 130lbs?pffft

[@Yomamahouse180]

D-man lets try 230lbs

[@d-man4937]

Keep up the great vids. Love it. Had a g60 and currently an e30. You the man bro

[@EffDinero8]

When he was younger...

[@jpbarrera9588]

More like 130 kilograms

[@lorenzotalkscars1609]

Beautiful video!

[@radspeed113]

Up to speed RUF

[@GreenHellTube]

Ah, those tuned Porsches from all those 2000's vidogames that couldn't get a license for actual Porsches, because EA had the exclusive contract.

[@jbstepchild]

Just watch vinwiki for the upto speed on RUF

[@radspeed113]

@@GreenHellTube Exactly, at least someone gets it

[@sleehwtoh1]

@@GreenHellTube Used to be tuned. According to the goverment, since they have their own chassis, they are their own manufacturer.

[@Psyjuv]

I actually work in the factory where the last gen was built and I built the very last ones, they were made here in Portugal in the AutoEuropa plant

[@ImToolie]

Psyjuv mine broke the fuck down and your name is on it

[@Psyjuv]

@@ImToolie I will look for you, I will find you and I will fix it...😂

[@Mark-fe8qw]

Thats awesome man..They stopped production in 2017 unfortunately, i love them so much i had to buy one myself 😄

[@timothydavies8881]

I might be biased but this is the best up to speed ever! I love my 2016 Scirocco GT Black Edition so much and finally it’s got a up to speed episode

[@richardupsinya6420]

Thanks for this!

[@onnayoung7699]

seriously who doesn't yell at jeopardy?

[@nucleartuesday5218]

People born after 2000

[@onnayoung7699]

@@nucleartuesday5218 so young people are having less sex and not yelling at jeopardy? Fox news is right we are all screwed lol.

[@sunrisespartan1765]

Criminals

[@speedy510]

@@nucleartuesday5218 im after 00, i yell at it a lot haha

[@DmanLucky_98]

*all yelling* Parent:"ANSWERS" Teens: "TURN IT OFF" Grandparents: "WHATS THE QUESTION?"

[@JaredR1996]

A car named after a fart 😂

[@heffe1557]

so are most of the oder VW models

[@mundee95]

*NORMIE SPOTTED*

[@craniusdominus8234]

Like, 90% of all Maserattis? Ghibli? Khamsin? Bora? Buran?

[@johnnymichael1804]

Jared Richardson this guys a loser.

[@winglessang31]

I love seeing what power manufacturers can squeeze out of 4 cylinders. Love the brz. 205 with no turbo isn’t bad.

[@ParksandRecYT]

Attempting my 1985 Scirocco restoration in the middle of a fricking Pandemic. Love UR show. We'll post when we can - hope You'll watch.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I have never liked old Volkswagens, until I got to ride in an old Scirocco. It wasn't amazing in the acceleration department. The owner however, could throw it around like it was a go-kart. He did crash it eventually, but it was still fun to drive around in that car.

[@ponyempiresunite9702]

I discovered my favorite VW, the W12 Nardo, about 3 years ago and I still wish that they produced them.

[@Megacatares]

'He did crash it eventually' 😹😹

[@WarriorsPhoto]

@mega catares, Yup, he did crash it into a wall.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

I wasn't in the car when he crashed thankfully. But, it was fun.

[@dre4011]

You lost me @ " I never liked old Volkswagens "......

[@tulakhord6218]

Ahhhh yes, the Golf's older more stylish brother.

[@foamige]

So glad I bought one of these :) Love it.

[@AutoRevArg]

What a great, great video

[@Dreamcardriving]

I love volkswagen of the early 2000's 😍 love your content you make it fun to watch!

[@natanmk5]

Up to Speed: Opel Kadett

[@lars95nl22]

100% yes man

[@emperorpalpatine3088]

Oliver!

[@andymb601]

@@emperorpalpatine3088 lol Hamster approved

[@focke_wulf4133]

Scrolls to comments to look for Oliver lol!

[@solunasunrise]

but rhd from south africa .... haha

[@afterrecession]

I first saw the Scirocco while surfing through instagram and i didn't knew something as beautiful as that exists!! God, it was love at first sight. I was so amazed with the looks of it.

[@boomgarf5459]

Man that editing is on point

[@arnas325]

Next Up to Speed: Volkswagen Corrado VR6

[@rartedgamer]

Lol they have the corrado in the video

[@JoaoPedro-pr3vw]

The VR6 one

[@yuanedo795]

Welp you beat me to it!

[@demetrirubi]

G60

[@moisestejeda9317]

Jetta

[@Drewjedi13]

You guys are doing very well for yourselves. I am on a trip right now in Puerto Rico and i saw someone wearing your shirt. Love everything you guys do keep it up.

[@krisonair]

Love those cars! Sincerely - proud owner of a Scirocco!

[@jaytremblay3876]

Nice too see you VW video :) fan of the compagny myself :D

[@FrldyZX87]

The way he says Herbert Shafer at 8:07 makes me laugh for some reason, probably doesn't help that he followed up by saying " 6 inches" in the most perverted way ever lol

[@panda51829able]

Rob Pitts from VinWiki is your dad. Mystery solved

[@kanjo7132]

No, his dad is the guy who does Regular Car Reviews.

[@EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo]

@@kanjo7132 nah , that's his drunk uncle

[@thewhitezubia]

I could see that haha. Now get these two together and tell me it's not gonna get weird

[@arisimonian6870]

But didn't james just say he hates rabbits? Oh shit just like his dad

[@cizneerob]

James has been preparing skits and one liners for his dads episode for over a year now it’s boutta be heat🔥🔥

[@petemcr]

First car I fell for, my dads friend had a MK2 Scirocco in Tornado red with the 16v engine, stunning car. I now own a Corrado VR6 which is a project car and a TDI 2010 Scirocco, may have had more an impact on me than I would like to admit.

[@ZanicL3]

Yes finally they did it! Scirocco owner here! :D

[@Snuffzy]

Thx for the up to speed on the VW Sriracha.

[@erics4489]

That'd actually be a different video on my teams racecar :)

[@DSperformance96]

I was waiting for an episode with the Vr6 in it.. thank you

[@addisondellinger4274]

Drove a 16' Wolfsburg edition in Australia last year and it was amazing!

[@badcrispy3933]

I fricking love donut!

[@mintberry6014]

Geeze, when I started watching this episode there were only 15 views..... when I finished, 3.5k.... love you guys.

[@austinsetchel5933]

Thank you for using the slc punk cover I luv the ppl who edit this❤

[@TheAwesomeness756]

This up to speed popped up to me, I bought my 2011 VW Scirocco literally yesterday

[@Clips_36]

Hey James you should do a up to speed episode on your dad

[@laughingdogges]

I 2nd that request.

[@saucybaka4439]

It would be a pretty short episode

[@derrickstorm6976]

Yea... No

[@lorenzovonmatterhorn4756]

Nah he should do one on mind your business

[@l3R1CK70P]

Even when i really like this kind of humor, i find this to be sad :(

[@deacanbevan4497]

Do a holden up to speed

[@swordmonkey6635]

I had an 1983 Scirocco in Royal Red. I loved that car. It was expensive to repair, but man it was fun and sporty.

[@terry4345]

Bro, you have to make a video talking about the Pop-up F*****g Headlights!!! Im a fan of your videos! Good job! Cheers from Chile!

[@budakjahat9343]

I own a 2011 scirocco it is the best car for me

[@hanzarco7445]

Up to Speed Dodge Challenger pls. ( 1970-2019 ). :)))

[@MoparMattt]

i could freaking watch this all day dude

[@suneborgstergaard7331]

10:38 “The Honda Prelude and Ford Probe didn’t stand a chance”. That Ford Probe is a Opel Calibra. An awesome car with one of the best 4 bangers ever

[@Spnfirearmsuglymom]

You guys need to do an up to speed on the SHO

[@SicSemperBeats]

facts

[@SALTYDATTO]

Tim Allen in Santa Clause drive one. If its good enough for Santa, why not Up to Speed?

[@quailmint8015]

Just got my wisdom teeth removed, so this was a nice surprise to see after waking up, thank you donut

[@Mrhoaf]

My parents had a 1980 Scirocco (i think it was an S)... and it was the first car with a manual that I drove successfully. Loved that car!

[@condor5635]

Brings back Memories! I had a 79 (I think) red scirocco S brought brand new as a softmore in high school. I had Jensen 6x9 Jensen tri-X speakers, a Sony front end and a Linear Power amp. Rocking out to Donny iris 'Ah Leah'... what a fun car. Can't find much on the S these days

[@torello928]

Cool vid, I have a new found appreciation for the little German car named after a "Dutch Oven" lol. We are a step closer to "Everything you need to know....V R 6!!!!!

[@gsivcxe]

On 10.38 min of video, its not ford probe, its opel calibra

[@markfreeman408]

Cool!

[@jackoneil3933]

Thanks, very much overlooked cars. I bought a low mile 1980 white GT model back in 82' that had an overheated engine for $1800, and found a 79's diesel rabbit engine with 5,000 miles for $500 bucks and dropped it in, and found out the performance was about the same. I then Added a Turbo, performance exhaust and suspension, some ground effects, and adapted a Mercedes 300SD fuel enrichment actuator and methanol20%/80%water injection, and was getting around 100hp, and 60mpg. I drove for years and 150,000 miles with no issues. Even today it would be a fun and remarkable car.

[@MalcolmDesigns]

LOVED my 1980 Scirocco S with a 5 Speed back in the day!

[@nepttune710]

Such a gorgeous automobile

[@IsaiahJackie]

We Need Dakar, we need Mitsubishi Pajero!!!

[@ilhampurnamasadik7647]

> *Pajero Sport*

[@IsaiahJackie]

@@ilhampurnamasadik7647 still the same

[@laurynaspa5167]

YES.

[@gulburzz]

LOL Pajero in some latin american countries means "somebody who masturbates a lot"

[@laurynaspa5167]

@@gulburzz this is why in some countries pajero is montero or shogun.

[@amezcarl]

11:25 I just love your jokes and your visual puns. You guys are so dumb! in a good way. You got me in tears of so much laughing. That dog begging was an awesome example of how much Americans desired that car XD!! Greetings from Mexico

[@johnreed1268]

Holy shit, where has this channel been all my life? Love it!

[@nepttune710]

Is a good'n

[@johnnymason5628]

The year: 2020! Is it time for a return of the Scirocco in the USA? Yeah, baby!!!!

[@tmseh]

Yes.

[@jeffbauer3425]

Yeah. I had a 79 scirocco . Great car . But you know a new scirocco would be 35 grand at least.

[@the_random9718]

The only reason I know about this car is because Midnight Club LA

[@thiagovilarinho937]

I knew about it because of a hot wheels model I had, it was the R and I always thought it looked freakin cool

[@danthebig__z4852]

Same

[@benbonaparte4431]

Up to Speed: Chevy Chevelle

[@sunrisespartan1765]

Good idea

[@xxmomdestroyer]

Yes, that is my dream car

[@rfengr00]

I used to have a ‘94 Corrado. Loved that car. Had kids, sold it, and got a minivan.

[@derwissenskiosk8041]

Man i love that series ... :D Everything You Need to Know to get Up to Speed on the FIAT 126 MAN IT WOULD BE GREAT... Please

[@matthewlandon85]

this was totally brilliant in production. funny af. Like a meme infused documentary

[@YognautsUnite]

Up To Speed: Plymouth Barracuda

[@5415vega]

Love the videos. Have you thought about doing one on Maserati? Or have i missed that video already?

[@kevindao5222]

This was glorious.

[@hanspeters2363]

On 10:40 Not a Ford Probe ist am Opel Calibra

[@forthunen]

Hans Peters thank you!

[@billycowcher5125]

Was looking for this comment.

[@brendanfinnegan3615]

they do it for satire lmao

[@brendanfinnegan3615]

Oops I see now nvm

[@blackchang1981]

I love this show so much! LMAO 😂😂😂😂

[@johanstander3426]

Hey guys, still pretty new to this channel but absolutely loving it!! Is there any up to speeds with the Fiat Uno Turbo? Think that would be something to watch!

[@pdx650]

I was stationed in Bavaria in 2009 and saw this 3rd gen scirocco on post. Man it sweet!! Wished it could have been brought to the states.

[@RainzWolf]

Ah yes, my first car when starting a new career in Midnight Club: Los Angeles Thank you for teaching me the proper pronunciation xD

[@andrewsandberg8504]

Whaaaat I don't even remember this car in the game

[@brunonjezic6208]

I remember one priest in Croatia having daily last gen scirocco. Great turbo sound

[@AydanSmith898]

5:01 Beautiful transition!

[@ProTreeVideos]

Hey random person scrolling down the comments.. Happy New Year, and all the best in 2019 :)

[@martinfindlay3555]

Thanks. It's going to be my year. All the best yoursel big ein!

[@leesheister1887]

Happy New Year, and all the best to you as well.

[@hamzaiqbal2109]

*blush*

[@jiffjiffernson7292]

Random person, well no. Best to all however in '19

[@hairychesticles1]

Hay guys 4 months into 2019 here and i just wanna ask. Is it to late to turn back?