Scorpion Unleashes VW Scirocco Exhaust System

Another recent release from Scorpion is the latest system for the VW Scirocco Tdi. The Midlands based manufacturer chose to produce this particular Scirocco system first due to the strong sales enjoyed by the diesel version of the Volkswagen coupe.

Scorpion comments that a “considerable” amount of road and dyno testing went into the design of the new system, which is available as a direct bolt-on replacement to the OEM part. Bolting directly to the rear of the factory catalyst pipe, the 70mm system is available in two fitments. Either a centre and rear box for those that want maximum extraction with minimum intrusion, or for those that prefer a sportier tone, a sports bypass pipe is available, leaving just the rear box to handle silencing duties. One of the biggest advantages over competitors’ designs, says Scorpion, is that its have invested considerable time in studying the flatter profile of the factory rear box when working on their design. Despite no loss in flow, the flatter Scorpion rear box tucks up into the rear underbody more neatly than any other aftermarket system, improving looks, ground clearance and the all-important under car air-flow characteristics. This is an element often overlooked by aftermarket manufacturers.

Whilst the fit and finish are as the factory intended, Scorpion notes that power and throttle response gains are most certainly not, with consistent improvements of between five and ten per cent recorded during Scorpion’s testing regime. Also finalised, but still undergoing full global approval, is the firm’s high-flowing sports cat that will bring significant performance gains whilst retaining full legality in all markets. This is expected to be launched before the end of 2009.

Each system is precision fabricated at Scorpion’s UK factory from aerospace quality T304 Stainless Steel and carries a lifetime guarantee. The box will fit all diesel Scirocco models, and prices start at £399 for the single box system and the twin box set up sells for £499.