When it debuted in the early 1990s, Volkswagen's VR6 engine was pretty revolutionary. By arranging six cylinders in a zig-zag pattern on one cylinder head, VW managed to put V6-level power in an ...

Volkswagen began work on a prototype 2.0-liter VR6 in 1978, but by the time it entered production in 1991, the VR6 had grown to 2.8 liters, largely to meet the needs of power-hungry Americans.

New Turbo VR6 Crate Engines Are a Godsend for Modern VWs If you crave six-cylinder power in your VW, it's hard to go past a crate engine with 550 horsepower on tap. Lewin Day Jun 26, 2023 7:00 PM EDT ...

I still remember my first experience with a Volkswagen VR6 engine. My brother had a Mk3 VW GTI with a 2.8-liter VR6 and five-speed manual. It was quicker than my E36 BMW 328i, with its own 2.8 ...

Owners of cars with VR6 engines often look for ways to increase its power. We look at what you should know if you want to turbocharge a VR6.

The motor, known internally as the PA VR550T, is a 2.5-liter turbocharged VR6 that can produce as much as 550 hp and 550 lb-ft of torque. HPA Motorsports says the crate engine has been in ...

For model year 2024, both crossovers dropped the VR6 in favor of the EA888-series turbo I4 we all know and love. Or love to hate if you experienced any mechanical problems with the four-pot mill.

The new VR6, according to Auto Week, would be an updated, fresh take on the narrow-angle V-6 it shares a name with, displacing just 3.0-liters--200 cc smaller than the 241-horsepower version of ...

Look at the VR6's bank angle again — 10.6 or 15 degrees. Either is an extremely acute angle compared to most V6 engines which typically have a bank angle of 60 degrees.

So yes, this Beetle now has a twin-turbocharged, twin-intercooled 2.8-liter VR6. And according to a dyno sheet from September 2024, it makes 357 horsepower and 363 pound-feet of torque.

The B6 Volkswagen Passat Wagon in VR6 trim was unusual among this crowd for its 3.6L displacement and extra-narrow 10.6-degree angle between banks. Sold between 2006 and 2010, the 3.6 VR6 model ...