Volkswagen is reportedly considering bringing back the Scirocco badge in the form of an all-electric sports car. The project has yet to be given the green light for production. However, a low-slung coupe with two electric motors and a Porsche-derived platform could be the perfect basis for a revived Scirocco.
According to Autocar, VW is currently "studying internal design, engineering and manufacturing proposals" for a return of the Scirocco. Insider sources suggest that the model could go into production by 2028 if approved by VW CEO Thomas Schafer.
One possible contender for the underpinnings is the PPE architecture developed by Audi and Porsche. The same platform is used in the next-generation Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman, as well as the production version of the Cupra Dark Rebel Concept and the rumoured next-generation Audi TT. The Scirocco could use a modified version of the PPE platform, benefiting from dual electric motors, a slim battery pack and sharp driving dynamics.
If the reports are true, the fourth-generation Scirocco will be the first not to share a platform with the Golf, as the next generation of the iconic hatchback will be based on the SSP architecture.
Like its predecessors, the new Scirocco is rumoured to have a four-seat cabin, which adds a bit of practicality to the mix. This could be achieved by giving it a longer wheelbase than its two-seater siblings.
Source: Autocar