Here's where the name comes from and why the VR6 is slightly unusual. The "V" is taken from the angled arrangement of two banks of cylinders and pistons, as you'd find in an ordinary V-6 or V-8.

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.

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.

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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 ...

1991 Volkswagen Golf GTI VR6 - New Kids On The Block. ... From top to bottom, this amazing Mk2 VR6 is 99% complete, although Anthony and Chris admit to a few odds and ends that need finishing.

The first generation VR6 cost around€25,000 (US$27,500) in Germany. See below for an animation explaining the V6 engine structure, along with a clip of the VR6 Classic in action. Source: Horex ...