JE Design cranks the VW Scirocco 2.0 TDI up to 205hp

America’s love affair with diesel is just being rekindled, but in Europe, it’s already in full swing. But even now diesel isn’t typically associated with high-performance. JE Design is hoping to change that perception with its new Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI.

To make its case, JE starts with boosting the 2.0L TDI engine’s output from 140hp (103kW) to 180hp (133kW) and 295lb-ft (400Nm), enough to push top speed on from the stock 128mph (207km/h) to 132mph (213km/h). Not a huge improvement, but the gain in torque and power makes performance more accessible at every-day speeds.

2010 Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI

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