The
Volkswagen VR6 engine is a 2.8-
liter, 6-
cylinder, 12-
valve engine capable of producing 174
hp @ 5,800
rpm and 181
lbs-ft of
Torque @ 3,200
rpm. The engine is the premiere
Volkswagen performance engine in the
GTi,
Jetta, and
Passat. As the other node points out, its design allows for the
engine to be placed into
compact engine bays typically designed for 4-
cylinder engines.
The VR6 is slated for some changes in the mid-2002
model year. The 2002 VR6 will be a 201
hp engine with 24
valves, instead of 12. The engine will now be optionally mated with a 6-speed
transmission, as opposed to the 5-speed
transmission that is currently being offered.