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

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  • @mrkazman
    @mrkazman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +218

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

    • @SeemzLegit454
      @SeemzLegit454 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @TJ-kh2zc
      @TJ-kh2zc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @metanumia
    @metanumia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +493

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

    • @diegouy8482
      @diegouy8482 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Thanks, I needed this conversion for my college essay.

    • @MammothBehemoth
      @MammothBehemoth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      less than 86HP is also sometimes called as PONIES

    • @futurestranger5389
      @futurestranger5389 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @ΣτελιοςΠεππας
      @ΣτελιοςΠεππας 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "BUFF HORSES" >= 250 HP

    • @zeeshanmalik6020
      @zeeshanmalik6020 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      bull power >=700 hp

  • @grunkohlaktionar7474
    @grunkohlaktionar7474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    These Up to speed series are literally art.

  • @OfficialXivil
    @OfficialXivil 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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
    @stefanfalldorf6573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +212

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

    • @dre4011
      @dre4011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @kristian5821
      @kristian5821 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @dre4011
      @dre4011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @kristian5821
      @kristian5821 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dre4011 gay.

    • @dre4011
      @dre4011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @colinhawkins8265
    @colinhawkins8265 6 ปีที่แล้ว +104

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

  • @Deoxide
    @Deoxide 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1217

    Za German Engineering!

    • @7_7_5
      @7_7_5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      We do awesome stuff, really?

    • @ilhampurnamasadik7647
      @ilhampurnamasadik7647 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Hey hey hey, Deo!

    • @thepebbleman
      @thepebbleman 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      D-Deodorant-sama!

    • @suchi713
      @suchi713 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @carlyslebrown1601
      @carlyslebrown1601 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@suchi713 Nope.

  • @johnnykeller7648
    @johnnykeller7648 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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.

  • @regthebackyardjackofalltrades
    @regthebackyardjackofalltrades 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @BlueAxeRacer
    @BlueAxeRacer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

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

    • @Masstastico
      @Masstastico 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was looking way too long for this. Thanks.

    • @MustaphaArh1
      @MustaphaArh1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @iworuuzz6721 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MustaphaArh1 poor choice, sorry to hear that

    • @tinaracing1008
      @tinaracing1008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James May at his best

  • @jgbalves
    @jgbalves 6 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Dude. The Oscar's part was epic. Congratulations

  • @haydenrobins6704
    @haydenrobins6704 6 ปีที่แล้ว +246

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

    • @kb0x
      @kb0x 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GOOD!!!!!!!!!

    • @LeatherCladVegan
      @LeatherCladVegan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ^This.

    • @michaelconverse5127
      @michaelconverse5127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      TRD is rental cars with fender flares

    • @gummikazy
      @gummikazy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hayden Robins noo the grmn

    • @jalderink
      @jalderink 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ItsMikeArre
    @ItsMikeArre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +171

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

    • @stayfrosty6290
      @stayfrosty6290 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      .../Nordschleife

    • @Glamrock993
      @Glamrock993 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stay Frosty WTF does that mean?

    • @focke_wulf4133
      @focke_wulf4133 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @yuriteixeira5816
      @yuriteixeira5816 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

    • @99Lezard99
      @99Lezard99 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@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.

  • @Afrocanuk
    @Afrocanuk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

  • @900highlander7
    @900highlander7 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    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...

  • @WarriorsPhoto
    @WarriorsPhoto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    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
      @ponyempiresunite9702 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @Megacatares
      @Megacatares 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      'He did crash it eventually' 😹😹

    • @WarriorsPhoto
      @WarriorsPhoto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @WarriorsPhoto
      @WarriorsPhoto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @dre4011
      @dre4011 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @zachnance478
    @zachnance478 6 ปีที่แล้ว +478

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

    • @jledmist87
      @jledmist87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +80

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

    • @Hakumai_o7
      @Hakumai_o7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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

    • @uNabL3
      @uNabL3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @bradenbagby4431
      @bradenbagby4431 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm 6'10 and 280 pounds

    • @jerryvelasco1474
      @jerryvelasco1474 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Im 5'8 185lbs. 🤗

  • @focke_wulf4133
    @focke_wulf4133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +234

    Do a up to speed on lancia !!

    • @mustafasaqib1688
      @mustafasaqib1688 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ya good idea!

    • @joannaatkins822
      @joannaatkins822 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @joannaatkins822
      @joannaatkins822 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @focke_wulf4133
      @focke_wulf4133 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Or the stratos

    • @lucarusso3687
      @lucarusso3687 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      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..

  • @timothydavies8881
    @timothydavies8881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @jackpollock2656
    @jackpollock2656 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @Psyjuv
    @Psyjuv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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
      @ImToolie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @Psyjuv
      @Psyjuv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Mark-fe8qw
      @Mark-fe8qw 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rodrigoleon-alvarez1927
    @rodrigoleon-alvarez1927 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    "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
      @sibulanga72 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's too funny XD

    • @Max-rq7hx
      @Max-rq7hx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      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.

  • @janviikvald6443
    @janviikvald6443 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @afterrecession
    @afterrecession 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @suneborgstergaard7331
    @suneborgstergaard7331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @radspeed113
    @radspeed113 6 ปีที่แล้ว +128

    Up to speed RUF

    • @GreenHellTube
      @GreenHellTube 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      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
      @jbstepchild 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just watch vinwiki for the upto speed on RUF

    • @radspeed113
      @radspeed113 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenHellTube
      Exactly, at least someone gets it

    • @sleehwtoh1
      @sleehwtoh1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @JellyBean69
    @JellyBean69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    UP TO SPEED ON LE MANS

    • @javanbybee4822
      @javanbybee4822 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jelly Bean that would be a 45 minute long episode

    • @alejandrosandoval7696
      @alejandrosandoval7696 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @natanmk5
    @natanmk5 6 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Up to Speed: Opel Kadett

    • @lars95nl22
      @lars95nl22 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      100% yes man

    • @emperorpalpatine3088
      @emperorpalpatine3088 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Oliver!

    • @andymb601
      @andymb601 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@emperorpalpatine3088 lol Hamster approved

    • @focke_wulf4133
      @focke_wulf4133 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scrolls to comments to look for Oliver lol!

    • @solunasunrise
      @solunasunrise 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      but rhd from south africa .... haha

  • @winglessang31
    @winglessang31 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @Mrhoaf
    @Mrhoaf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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!

  • @onnayoung7699
    @onnayoung7699 6 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    seriously who doesn't yell at jeopardy?

    • @nucleartuesday5218
      @nucleartuesday5218 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      People born after 2000

    • @onnayoung7699
      @onnayoung7699 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @sunrisespartan1765
      @sunrisespartan1765 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Criminals

    • @speedy510
      @speedy510 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @DmanLucky_98
      @DmanLucky_98 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @rtvardovski
    @rtvardovski 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

  • @panda51829able
    @panda51829able 6 ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Rob Pitts from VinWiki is your dad. Mystery solved

    • @kanjo7132
      @kanjo7132 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo
      @EvilishDem0nic8732WhatItDo 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@kanjo7132 nah , that's his drunk uncle

    • @thewhitezubia
      @thewhitezubia 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @arisimonian6870
      @arisimonian6870 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @ParksandRecYT
    @ParksandRecYT 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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.

  • @petemcr
    @petemcr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @Clips_36
    @Clips_36 6 ปีที่แล้ว +274

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

    • @laughingdogges
      @laughingdogges 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I 2nd that request.

    • @saucybaka4439
      @saucybaka4439 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      It would be a pretty short episode

    • @derrickstorm6976
      @derrickstorm6976 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea... No

    • @lorenzovonmatterhorn4756
      @lorenzovonmatterhorn4756 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nah he should do one on mind your business

    • @l3R1CK70P
      @l3R1CK70P 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

  • @arnas325
    @arnas325 6 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Next Up to Speed: Volkswagen Corrado VR6

  • @Drewjedi13
    @Drewjedi13 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @brunonjezic6208
    @brunonjezic6208 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @99screwylouie99
    @99screwylouie99 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @tulakhord6218
    @tulakhord6218 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

  • @ZanicL3
    @ZanicL3 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @hanspeters2363
    @hanspeters2363 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

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

  • @rubenmssantos
    @rubenmssantos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @RainzWolf
    @RainzWolf 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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
      @andrewsandberg8504 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mintberry6014
    @mintberry6014 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @JaredR1996
    @JaredR1996 6 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    A car named after a fart 😂

    • @heffe1557
      @heffe1557 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      so are most of the oder VW models

    • @mundee95
      @mundee95 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      *NORMIE SPOTTED*

    • @craniusdominus8234
      @craniusdominus8234 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @johnnymichael1804
      @johnnymichael1804 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Jared Richardson this guys a loser.

  • @deacanbevan4497
    @deacanbevan4497 6 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Do a holden up to speed

  • @krisonair
    @krisonair 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @johnmoser2689
    @johnmoser2689 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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

  • @FrldyZX87
    @FrldyZX87 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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

  • @ProTreeVideos
    @ProTreeVideos 6 ปีที่แล้ว +175

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

    • @martinfindlay3555
      @martinfindlay3555 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @leesheister1887
      @leesheister1887 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @hamzaiqbal2109
      @hamzaiqbal2109 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      *blush*

    • @jiffjiffernson7292
      @jiffjiffernson7292 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @hairychesticles1
      @hairychesticles1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @matthewlandon85
    @matthewlandon85 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @swordmonkey6635
    @swordmonkey6635 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @331SVTCobra
    @331SVTCobra 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:44 that was totally my car. Bosch fog lights, metallic green. Extremely fun car (when all the other cars out there were boring and a Mustang GT would make 135hp and be a PITA to drive), though reliability was non-existent.
    The rubber timing belt broke within a year. It didn't break, but the rubber teeth got chewed off in one spot. The speedo broke, valve seals didn't seal, muffler pipe broke open, pin holding a rear shock popped off, rear window and driver window allowed rain to pour in, air pump filter rusted and fell off, and carb was in one of two states constantly: lean or rich. LOL, I had parts of that car held together with ribbon that I found in the street. But the body, I kept that perfect, so it looked great. When I traded it in the salesman said "and I know that the drivetrain is in as good a shape as the body" and I gave a deadpan "no". He thought I was joking.
    The dual wipers came back with 85, not 84. The bigger spoiler appeared in 85, the 16v shared the same spoiler.
    The mid 70s car market was obsessed by fuel efficiency and Detroit tried to turn the public against Washington by only offering boring low powered cars. That's how a 70 hp Scirocco could be perceived as a performance car. By the mid 80s things had changed, the Mustangs and Camaros were over the 200hp level, RX7s, and Supras abounded, and an upsized, upengined Scirocco would have taken a huge investment to compete in a saturated market. And gas was so cheap that small cars fell out of favor with the public.

  • @budakjahat9343
    @budakjahat9343 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

  • @IsaiahJackie
    @IsaiahJackie 6 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    We Need Dakar, we need Mitsubishi Pajero!!!

    • @ilhampurnamasadik7647
      @ilhampurnamasadik7647 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      > *Pajero Sport*

    • @IsaiahJackie
      @IsaiahJackie 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ilhampurnamasadik7647 still the same

    • @laurynaspa5167
      @laurynaspa5167 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES.

    • @gulburzz
      @gulburzz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

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

    • @laurynaspa5167
      @laurynaspa5167 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @Snuffzy
    @Snuffzy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thx for the up to speed on the VW Sriracha.

    • @erics4489
      @erics4489 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @rfengr00
    @rfengr00 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @cizneerob
    @cizneerob 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @d-man4937
    @d-man4937 6 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    Great vid again. 130lbs?pffft

    • @Yomamahouse180
      @Yomamahouse180 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      D-man lets try 230lbs

    • @d-man4937
      @d-man4937 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @EffDinero8
      @EffDinero8 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      When he was younger...

    • @jpbarrera9588
      @jpbarrera9588 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      More like 130 kilograms

  • @hanzarco7445
    @hanzarco7445 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

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

  • @badcrispy3933
    @badcrispy3933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I fricking love donut!

  • @johnnymason5628
    @johnnymason5628 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @tmseh
      @tmseh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes.

    • @jeffbauer3425
      @jeffbauer3425 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @psavel274
    @psavel274 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ABF 16v will always be one of my favorite motors. Too bad we never had them here in the states, just the 1.8l PL and 9A 2.0l. A PL head on a 9A block is a worthwhile mod, especially with the 50mm intake manifold and 'euro' intake cam. Ahhhhhh back in the days of Techtonics, and Autotech were some of the only tuners. Another cool trick is to get a spare exhaust cam and chop the end off it and run it in place of the intake cam. BOOM, an OEM part that can be used to stay within class rules that only allow factory parts. Its funny how many people are intimidated by CIS but I love it, having turning wrenches on so many CIS cars back in the day. Couple other good upgrades for the 16v CIS cars are the Audi 5000 throttle body, airflow plate and fuel dizzy. They all bolt up and work. 👍🤙😎

    • @digitalparadigms
      @digitalparadigms ปีที่แล้ว

      Correct on all accounts. We can be friends ;)

  • @YognautsUnite
    @YognautsUnite 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Up To Speed: Plymouth Barracuda

  • @the_random9718
    @the_random9718 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

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

    • @thiagovilarinho937
      @thiagovilarinho937 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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
      @danthebig__z4852 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same

  • @torello928
    @torello928 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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
      @gsivcxe 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    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.

  • @masonmcconnell676
    @masonmcconnell676 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @williamshaw3rd
    @williamshaw3rd 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    There's an orange, seemingly rust free mk2 Scirocco Wolfsburg missing door handles at Miechiel's Auto Salvage in Howell, MI. Been staring at it for at least 3 years...

  • @Ch0pj0b
    @Ch0pj0b 6 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    The Scirocco could have been a giant killer but sadly Volkswagen couldn't dream big enough

    • @sarahwebster8927
      @sarahwebster8927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      shannon howard: That’s VW in a nutshell! Lol.

    • @jorit234
      @jorit234 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      And now it gets cancelled.

    • @zepter00
      @zepter00 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yanks didn’t deserve VW

    • @AlienFreak69
      @AlienFreak69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It wasn't nearly as popular as the Golf, that's probably why they phased it out.

    • @qshank2752
      @qshank2752 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It makes no sense as a car. Its just a longer golf.

  • @quailmint8015
    @quailmint8015 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @dancreamer7165
    @dancreamer7165 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OK Donut, this is serious.
    I know you guys love VW as much as I do, and I especially love the Golf, I always loved the car, and then I bought an 05 TDI Golf and a 92 Gold Diesel and have loved the car forever.
    But there is one VW I haven't owned and it is my dream car, so can we PLEASE get an episode on the 90's VW Corrado. This car is so sexy and will 100% eventually be a collectors car. Please review the VW Corrado, which i think I've spelled correctly, maybe not lol.

  • @joemcbride4644
    @joemcbride4644 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I own a 2010 mk3 Scirocco.
    Not only is it beautiful, If you drive it "normally" you can get over 45mpg (2.0 TSi version)
    Not bad for a car that never fails to make me smile when I stamp on the happy pedal.

  • @adamlemus7585
    @adamlemus7585 6 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    The idea of a electric scirocco is about as appealing as cleaning a cats litter box

    • @misterchips358
      @misterchips358 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about a hybrid hot hatch? That sounds fun

    • @adamlemus7585
      @adamlemus7585 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      If done correctly it can be. Like a 6 speed manual hybrid hot hatch.
      Hell actually a manual ev isn’t even a bad idea. I have driven a Electric bug with a Gene Berg 5speed transaxle an that was fun

    • @richardprice5398
      @richardprice5398 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. Screw everything about that!
      Now... another VR6 or TDI would be lovely.

    • @zhixci958
      @zhixci958 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@misterchips358 hybrid hot hatch? Only thing that comes to mind that are actually hot are golf gte and cooper s e all4(for some) then there are hybrid hatches like prius or cr-z.

    • @misterchips358
      @misterchips358 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zhixci958 Imagine vw doing the what the Crz should have been, im thinking the up's GTI 3 cylinder (a 4 banger would be optimal, but im trying to compromise) with a turbo and the electric engine, should be good for at least 180 hp (though i think a sirocco should have at least 200 but that number should be posible with what im sugesting)

  • @amezcarl
    @amezcarl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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

  • @yammymyhammy
    @yammymyhammy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos make my day brighter.

  • @johnreed1268
    @johnreed1268 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @benbonaparte4431
    @benbonaparte4431 6 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Up to Speed: Chevy Chevelle

  • @WelcomeToTheMadness
    @WelcomeToTheMadness 6 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    Honestly, I know nothing about this model.

    • @TwentyNinerR
      @TwentyNinerR 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Today's Scirocco's basically a Golf but with silicone implants

    • @CosminCristian-e6y
      @CosminCristian-e6y 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@TwentyNinerR yeah...basically a golf...with no space in the back and in the trunk

    • @iamlegend535
      @iamlegend535 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      10 X But sexier

    • @CosminCristian-e6y
      @CosminCristian-e6y 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@iamlegend535 agree...i never said it doens't look better :)))

    • @iliaz7057
      @iliaz7057 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @TsiG i agree so many people have these cars in Greece

  • @tobiasunk8802
    @tobiasunk8802 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Fog lights
    - how they work???
    Please do!

  • @MoparMattt
    @MoparMattt 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i could freaking watch this all day dude

  • @nitronamous
    @nitronamous 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was an 84 & 88 Scirroco owner, 88 was a GTI en black beauty. 93 Corrado SLC after. I cried when I had to sell for parts after the VR6 was just too much money to keep up with. Had 9 VW’s in my time and just purchased a 2010 CC. My Vdub obsession continues!

    • @tmseh
      @tmseh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was handed down a '79 Scirocco back in 1983 from my Mom. I can't find one anywhere that isn't a POS. I used the car as a trade in for a '73 TR-6. I never should have done that.
      I'm still searching for one to heal the pain I endured under the thumb of British Leyland.

    • @dre4011
      @dre4011 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You nonce!!!!​@@tmseh

  • @JustinY.
    @JustinY. 6 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Cool!

    • @wills.junks7
      @wills.junks7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I didnt knew you were a Car guy too, Justin. Thats suprising..

    • @NiallOConnor_
      @NiallOConnor_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      WTF how are you everywhere

    • @LunringNassar
      @LunringNassar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ive met this guy here before he blew up.

    • @Xero6969
      @Xero6969 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im perplexed

    • @Omar-em7rl
      @Omar-em7rl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im Horny

  • @JustAlanIsCool
    @JustAlanIsCool 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I got one for you!
    How many people remember Stillen? The old company famous for fixing up and racing Nissan Z cars 😎

  • @requiredriver7818
    @requiredriver7818 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    This video was suggested to me after I watched Jack Black's latest video.
    I guess James looks like Jack Black in TH-cam's algorithms....

  • @MoZ1899
    @MoZ1899 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    james and german up to speed is such an iconic duo

  • @MalcolmDesigns
    @MalcolmDesigns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @nepttune710
      @nepttune710 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Such a gorgeous automobile

  • @blackchang1981
    @blackchang1981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this show so much! LMAO 😂😂😂😂

  • @mawalt_5250
    @mawalt_5250 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    8:08 its schäfer god damn it

  • @doabarrellroll69
    @doabarrellroll69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Do The VW Gol ( not golf,gol, the successor of the beetle in brazil. and it`s inspired by the scirocco and like the golf, it still exists and had a gti version witch had a fuel injected 2.0 producing 120 hp ).

    • @josuemancilla996
      @josuemancilla996 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Samara Oliveira Im in Mexico right now and I saw one. I just thought the f fell off. Would be surprised all the cars out here janky af

    • @rubensflorentino548
      @rubensflorentino548 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And the tear drop alloy wheel you see in this video was used on the Gol GTS starting in 1987.

    • @doabarrellroll69
      @doabarrellroll69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      the MKII Gol GTI had version named 16V that had DOHC and made 143 HP ( and had bulge in the hood to acomodate the bigger camshaft.).

    • @doabarrellroll69
      @doabarrellroll69 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rubensflorentino548 Yes

    • @doabarrellroll69
      @doabarrellroll69 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rubensflorentino548 The GT / GTS had a 1.8 engine that produced (declared) 99HP ( the estimate is about 105 to 109 hp, the reason for this is because at the time cars that had over 99HP were taxted higher.).

  • @the_konando
    @the_konando 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought the last Scirocco R in Dubai last year before it was discontinued. Love it.

    • @nepttune710
      @nepttune710 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man I wish they had them in the states

  • @condor5635
    @condor5635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @codydrury8954
    @codydrury8954 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I just came across a 84 for $600 last night and I already wanted it but now I really do lol

  • @megu2272
    @megu2272 6 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I only knew about the Corrado thanks to the first Forza Horizon game

  • @taitai4real
    @taitai4real 6 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Renault 5 Turbo - Up To Speed next please

  • @melrineholt906
    @melrineholt906 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was my first car 1978 sidewinder edition Totaled it in 4 months Crazy kid Great car

  • @orestiskaravelakis6036
    @orestiskaravelakis6036 6 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @maxshahir-motlagh7114
    @maxshahir-motlagh7114 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do a everything you need to know to get up to speed about the Mercedes G-Wagon.