Tucked among Volkswagen's lineup sits the Scirocco, but you won't find it on a US dealer lot. CNET got behind the wheel of a European-spec Scirocco R to see what a real hot hatch was like.

A performance version, the Scirocco R, would also make a debut, seeing a peak of 276 horsepower, more than 3.5 times the original power made by the first generation Scirocco.

VW sold over half a million of the first-gen model between 1974 and 1981, while the Scirocco made its way to the States with beefier 1.5-, 1.6- and eventually 1.7-liter engines.

While VW claims 0-60mph in 6.8sec for the stock Mk6 GTI, we saw a best of 5.71sec on a notoriously slick surface.

The Eos is set to utilise the potent 3.2L six-cylinder mill from the VR6 that’s good for 250hp, which hopefully makes an appearance in a range-topping edition of the Scirocco.

The Scirocco and CC actually have a few things in common. For example, the extra-wide rear axle in the 3-door is stolen from the Passat, which obviously underpinned the CC.

MTM's Stage 3 conversion for the turbocharged VW Scirocco increases the 200 hp output by a whopping 50 percent to 310 hp at 6080 rpm. - European Car Magazine ...

With the help of German tuner B&B, anyone who owns a 200 PS (197 HP) 2.0-liter turbocharged VW Scirocco can enjoy even more power than you’d get in a Scirocco R. Originally, this 2.0 TSI ...

Volkswagen had to boost performance because sales lagged behind the predecessor model. In total, I think they sold about 10,000 units in America for around $12,000, which was quite a lot of money ...

Vw launched the Corrado in 1989 and although it wasn't as pretty as the original Scirocco it had a lot to offer drivers - especially under the bonnet. The car was launched in the UK with a 2.0 ...

Production is slated for 2008, so even if you can’t wait for a new Scirocco…uh, you’ll have to keep waiting at least three years to buy one. And that’s if VW even decides to bring it to ...