The VR6 engine is a six-cylinder engine configuration developed by Volkswagen. The name VR6 comes from the combination of German words "Verkürzt" and "Reihenmotor" meaning "shortened inline engine" referring to the VR-engine having characteristics of inline layout but shortened.

The VR6 engine, with its narrow 15-degree Vee design, was unique to Volkswagen. This engine is shorter and lighter (featuring a single cylinder head) than other V6 engines. For the 2002.5 model year Volkswagen introduced a 24-valve version of its VR6 engine to the North American market under engine code BDF.

The GTI VR6 Mk4 was powered by Volkswagen's 2.8L naturally aspirated V6 engine. This version of the GTI VR6 was available with 2 valves per cylinder generating 172hp and 173lb-ft of torque and 4 valves per cylinder generating 201hp and 199lb-ft .

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For example, the 2.8L 12V engine in the MK3 Volkswagen GTI produced 172 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque, while the 2.8L 24V engine in the MK4 GTI produced 200 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. Volkswagen has also produced VR6 engines in larger displacements.

Known as the Mark 4 (Mk4), the fourth generation Golf saw the model move upmarket, with higher quality materials and finish. Largely powered by inline 4 and VR6 engines, the Mk4 Golf featured the GTI and the R32 as notable variants.

Mar 1, 2005 · I have an opportunity to pick up either a mk3 or a mk4 (early 12v) vr6 motor. Can you guys help me out and tell me what's the difference with the mk4 12v vr6? Thanks in advance.

The VW R32 is a 3.2-liter VR6 naturally aspirated gasoline engine well known by VW Golf R32 mk4/5 model application. In addition, the engine was used on other Volkswagen models as well as Audi. The R32 engine is a member of the Volkswagen's EA390 family.

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Feb 15, 2021 · The first 2.8-liter VR6 engine appeared in the 1992 Volkswagen Corrado and contemporary Passat, Drifted reports. It later made its way to cars like the Jetta, the Mk4 Golf GTI, the Phaeton, and even the Touareg and Atlas.