Volkswagen’s classic sports coupe, Corrado, is celebrating its 30th birthday this year. The dynamic 2+2-seater was introduced in 1988 and was originally planned as the successor to the Scirocco II. But the latter continued to be manufactured alongside the Corrado until 1992, while production of the Corrado ceased in 1995.
The Golf Mk 2 served as the technical basis for the VW Corrado unveiled in autumn 1988. When introduced, the coupé had a high-torque 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine, which was charged by a mechanically powered G-Lader supercharger. This G60 engine boasted power output of 160hp.
Two further engines were added to the Corrado range in 1991 – a 2-litre 4-cylinder with 136hp and the top-of-the-range 2.9-litre VR6 with 190hp that accelerated the Corrado to a top speed of 235km/h. The range was extended downwards in 1993 with a 2-litre engine offering 115hp.
A specific feature of the sporty coupe made in Osnabrück was the rear wing that was raised automatically to improve the vehicle’s roadholding at high speeds. In addition to being delivered within Europe, the Corrado was exported to the USA and Canada. 
