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Volkswagen has announced plans to return with two new natural gas-powered Scirocco racers. The cars will be powered by a 2.0-liter turbocharged CNG engine which produces about 300 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. Based on the traditional 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, the CNG version features several modifications to ensure that it fully utilizes the high-octane natural gas for maximum performance. While Volkswagen doesn’t want to tip off fellow competitors by releasing performance figures, they did say that the new engine reduces CO2 emissions by 25 percent compared to conventional engines.

The Scirocco GT24-CNG racers will be driven by a host of professional drivers including Peter Terting, Thomas Klenke, former DTM driver Vanina Ickx, and two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, Klaus Niedzwiedz. Volkswagen will also field three 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol-powered Scirocco GT24 racers in an attempt to improve upon last year’s already stellar success.

The race-prepped Scirocco GT24 was fully revealed today at the GTI meeting at Wörther Lake in Austria. A modified version of VW's 2.0 liter TFSI engine that generates 325Hp along with a maximum torque of 340Nm available from only 2100rpm is powered for this car. Power is transferred to the the front wheels through a dual clutch gearbox (DSG)

The 325Hp Scirocco will be driven during the 24-hour endurance race by famous drivers like rally world champion Carlos Sainz and Hans-Joachim Stuck, three-time winner of the 24-hour Nürburgring race. We’ve added plenty of high-res images of the Scirocco GT24 right after the jump.