The Scirocco GT24-CNG will return to Germany's 'Green Hell' next month as Volkswagen fields three natural gas-powered racers in the legendary Nürburgring 24-hour endurance race over the weekend 12-16 May.
All three Scirocco GT24-CNG coupés are fitted with a 2.0-litre TSI engine powered by natural gas, reducing CO2 emissions by 80% over a conventional petrol engine.
The unit is a development of the powerplant that secured class victory last year and sees the power output increased to 330 PS.
As in previous years, Volkswagen will draw on the expertise of experienced racers as well as fielding several promising and exciting young drivers.
Last year, Jimmy Johansson (Sweden), Florian Gruber (Germany) and Nicki Thim (Denmark) competed in a conventional petrol-powered Scirocco GT24 and finished as the top-placed Volkswagen team in 15th and clinched the third consecutive class win for Volkswagen.
This year they are joined by touring car ace Peter Terting (Germany) who steered a pioneering gas-powered Scirocco GT24-CNG to victory in the alternative powertrains category last year.
