Comments on: Volkswagen “Iroc” concept to bow at Paris Motor Show

By: pearljam134

pearljam134 — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 20:56:54 +0000

The IROC never has been a car, it was a Comaro IROC-Z
this is different.

By: Meeper

Meeper — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 11:08:50 +0000

IROC….

Surprised no one has noticed this yet the IROC is not a take on any existing name, rather a snippet part of the name ScIROCco – the car which this new one is being bought out as a modernised version of.

I’m going to the launch on the 24th as a guest of someone who got an invite from VW.. rather looking forward to it

By: Camron

Camron — Sun, 30 Jul 2006 21:54:49 +0000

#1 i laughed when i read your post

By: 1c3d0g

1c3d0g — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 05:28:09 +0000

Heh…I know someone who still drives his ‘69 Camaro (I think) daily.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 02:57:55 +0000

Anyone that drives a post ‘68 camaro should really be round up and shot.

By: Mike Keller

Mike Keller — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:49:22 +0000

“iroc” in this case is obviously taken from scIROCco, but does VW know how ridiculous it sounds to Americans remembering the ultimate ’80s bling car?

By: Nick

Nick — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 22:40:27 +0000

“The camaro was the only one to license the name out and brand a model with it,”

Incorrect — Chevy lost the license to use it, hence the early 90’s Dodge Daytona IROC-Z coupes.

By: The Stig

The Stig — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 21:34:37 +0000

Renton (#2): that’s a good one, as is #3. Will the comedy ever cease…

By: firesq157

firesq157 — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:35:30 +0000

The camaro was the only one to license the name out and brand a model with it, much like Trans AM everyone that bought a model part of the revenue whent to IROC, or Trans AM. Yes Many cars have been in the IROC race but none were called IROC ecept for the Camaro. They may want to re-think the name even if you youself like it because im sure their will be copyright questions by the race promotor unless that all been solved allready.

By: Renton

Renton — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:44:33 +0000

#6 –ss- you are correct. The initial IROCs were 911s. In fact they were the legendary RSR models. I was refering to the Camaros of the late 80’s

The first IROC Champion was the late Mark Donohue, easily one othe greatest and coolest drivers of all time.

He lived in the next town over from me. He could drive anything.

http://www.jayski.com/donohue/donohue.htm

^^^check that site out.

By: Adam

Adam — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 19:37:36 +0000

SS, you are correct.

GM number1-4ever, I have seriously come to love reading your posts. Infact, I always hope that you post in every story on this site. Always entertaining. Just when I think that you can’t say something less based on logic and reason, you blow my expectations out of the water.

By: ss

ss — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:49:43 +0000

IROC (Internation Race of Champions) was orignaly run with Porsche 911s if i remember correctly. could be totaly off. If this thing looks good it may be my next car!

By: GM number1-4ever

GM number1-4ever — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:47:41 +0000

How degrading. A VW with IROC logos. What is it an IROC-V?

So VW thinks they can build something as cool as a Camaro now huh? These guys a nucking futs. VW are girlie cars

By: al

al — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:24:07 +0000

i wonder if the irock plays itunes

By: Renton

Renton — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:16:39 +0000

IROC : Italian Retard Out Cruising

Did the Germans forget the 80’s in the US?

By: WeezyFBaby

WeezyFBaby — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 17:12:34 +0000

“IROC”, are they serious? This is a joke right?