The VW New Beetle wasn't a terrible car, but it also wasn't exactly built with enthusiasts in mind. This one, though, ...

The Volkswagen New Beetle was once a trend leader. It was one of the poster cars of the neo-retro era and grabbed attention ...

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 ...

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.

In this case, the engine is a 3.6-liter VR6 pumping out 276 horsepower and 266 lb-ft torque. Not bad for a 4,464-lb crossover. Volkswagen has used variations of the VR6 since 1991 in various vehicles.

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.

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.

Approximately 1.87 million examples of the breed were produced over nearly 34 years, beginning with the 2.8-liter naturally aspirated VR6 of the B3-generation Passat and the Corrado.

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 ...

The VR6 brought strong performance and silky-smooth power delivery to lower vehicle segments. It was subsequently fitted in a large number of VW Group vehicles, as well as the Ford Galaxy and ...

The VR6 actually shares some of its best swap features with the LS: Size. The LS is such a popular swap because of its cam-in-block design, making for a smaller engine that's simpler to fit in any ...