1983 Volkswagen Scirocco Base
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Photo: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco Slegato Edition in Gambia Red, Front Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: VW Scirocco GTX, Bj. 1984, front (2009-05-01) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Volkswagen Scirocco GTS 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX-16V rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1982–1988); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco Slegato Edition in Gambia Red, Front Right, 08-14-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Scirocco GTX, Bj. 1984, front (2009-05-01) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Scirocco GTS 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1988 Volkswagen Scirocco GTX-16V rear by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco Base is a 74-hp 1.7-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $10,150 MSRP.
It makes 74 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 90 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.
The Scirocco measures 165.7 inches long on a 94.5-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Hatchback |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $10,150 ($33,120 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.7L SOHC Inline-4 (Mk2 (second generation)) |
| Displacement | 1.7 L |
| Horsepower | 74 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 90 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cyl |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 165.7 in |
| Width | 64 in |
| Height | 51.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco Base with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1983 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.