Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. With VW's financial struggles and the switch to turbo four-cylinders, the death of the VR6 isn't a big surprise. The VR6 has ...

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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-liter ...

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 ...

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Still in production today, the 30-year-old VR6 is one of the most innovative engine designs of all time. During its lifespan, it powered a huge list of VW Group vehicles, including the van-based VW ...

This 2003 Volkswagen GTI VR6 24V in Auburn, Massachusetts, is a rare 6-speed manual MK4 with fresh, comprehensive cooling and brake system work, aggressive stance, and full cosmetic enhancements.

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With VW's financial struggles and the switch to turbo four-cylinders, the death of the VR6 isn't a big surprise. The VR6 has appeared in many memorable VW models, from the sporty Corrado to the exotic ...