The VR6 engine was a six-cylinder engine configuration developed by Volkswagen. The name VR6 comes from the combination of German words “V-Motor” and “Reihenmotor” meaning “inline engine” referring to the VR-engine having characteristics of both a V-layout and an inline layout.

May 20, 2019 · But the thing that really sets this apart from any other Up! that might turn up to the shores of Lake Worthersee this year is the engine. Gone is the 1-liter 3-cylinder, replaced by the iconic VR6.

Jul 24, 2023 · Whether in period rally cars, or pushing boundaries in the various VW Cup Racing series', the VR6 has bought much success for Volkswagen in many motorsport applications. Many owners love to take their VR6-powered Volkswagens to the track also, usually with impressive high-power turbo builds and

Dec 20, 2024 · In a post on LinkedIn, Volkswagen communications manager Andreas Schleith announced the sad news that every water-cooled VW fan had been dreading: the VR6 engine is dead.

Dec 19, 2024 · The VW VR6 Engine Is Officially Dead After 34 Years. The innovative, sonorous narrow-angle V6 found its way into countless VWs and Audis. Now, the last VR6 has left the plant for good. Nico DeMattia.

Jun 9, 2017 · The V6 option is really a 3.6-liter VR6, only available in the Atlas and the Touareg. The VR6 has disappeared from all of Volkswagen’s other models.

Feb 15, 2021 · Although it’s been superseded by lighter, smaller, and more efficient turbocharged powerplants, the Volkswagen VR6 was a “pretty revolutionary” engine, Road & Track reports. Like a V6, it has two banks of three cylinders, DriveTribe explains. However, unlike a conventional V6, the Volkswagen VR6 only has one cylinder head.

Mar 23, 2019 · Volkswagen VR6: Basic Specifications. VW initially launched this engine type to meet the unique needs of a select vehicle class. Specifically, the engine was designed for front-wheel drive vehicles equipped with transverse engines.

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