The VR6 engine is 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 a inline layout.

Dec 20, 2024 · Earlier this month, Volkswagen ended production of the VR6 engine, per a LinkedIn post by a company representative. With VW's financial struggles and the switch to turbo four-cylinders, the death...

Jul 24, 2023 · The VR6 is no different, thanks to a robust construction and well-thought-out design – so much so, that some enthusiasts actually prefer these older models over much newer generations. Don't just take our word for it, here's what genuine owners have to say.

Feb 10, 2023 · The VR6 has officially come to an end in America. It powered more cars than you may know. The arrival of the 2024 VW Atlas signals the departure of one of Volkswagen’s legacies.

Dec 19, 2024 · The innovative, sonorous narrow-angle V6 found its way into countless VWs and Audis. Now, the last VR6 has left the plant for good.

Dec 20, 2024 · Pour one out for another great engine: Volkswagen has built the final VR6. “After 34 years and nearly 1.87 million units produced, the iconic VR6 engine says farewell,” Andreas G. Schleith, a spokesperson for Volkswagen, wrote on LinkedIn. The …

Dec 20, 2024 · After a three-decade run across countless VW models from the iconic Corrado coupe to the more family friendly Atlas SUV (at least here in the U.S.), the VR6 era is officially over.

Dec 20, 2024 · The VR6 stood out not only for its technical innovation, but also for its performance. It offered a smooth and linear power delivery, accompanied by a characteristic sound that became a hallmark of models such as the volkswagen golf r32 , Passat and Corrado .

Dec 19, 2024 · Volkswagen assembled the last VR-6 engine on December 12. It had been in production for 34 years, during which VW produced nearly 1.87 million units.

Dec 21, 2024 · Volkswagen phased out the VR6 engine in Europe during the mid-2010s, but the unique V6/inline-six hybrid design persisted in North America until recently. The final U.S. vehicle to feature the narrow-angle V6 was the 2023 Atlas.