VR6 engine - Wikipedia
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 …
VW Has Ended VR6 Production, Silencing Its Six-Cylinder Song
Dec 20, 2024 · Volkswagen built its final engine in this six-cylinder configuration on December 12, 2024, completing a total production run just shy of 1.87 million units. To U.S. enthusiasts, the …
The Death of the Volkswagen VR6 - Petrolicious
May 20, 2025 · VW comms director Andreas Schleith confirmed the end of the line for the engine better known to friends and fans as the VR6, which survived a 33-year lifespan powering …
7 Cars Powered By Volkswagen's VR6 Engine - SlashGear
Feb 8, 2025 · The VR6 was a funky engine, combining elements of both V6 and inline-six engines in its design, having just a 15-degree angle between the cylinder banks.
The VW VR6 Engine Is Officially Dead After 34 Years
Dec 19, 2024 · You might be surprised to learn that VR6 is dying now, considering it disappeared from the United States last year when Volkswagen dropped the 3.6-liter version from the 2024 …
Volkswagen Builds the Last VR6 - Hagerty Media
Dec 20, 2024 · Pour one out for another great engine: Volkswagen has built the final VR6. “After 34 years and nearly 1.87 million units produced, the iconic VR6 engine says farewell,” …
Volkswagen VR6 Engine Quietly Rides Off Into the Sunset
Dec 20, 2024 · End of an Era: Goodbye VR6! December 12, 2024, marks a historic day for Volkswagen. After 34 years and nearly 1.87 million units produced, the iconic VR6 engine …
A Moment Of Silence: Volkswagen Has Officially Stopped VR6 …
Dec 20, 2024 · Volkswagen’s narrow-angle V6 has been axed after 34 years in production. After a three-decade run across countless VW models from the iconic Corrado coupe to the more …
The Rise And Fall Of The Beloved Volkswagen VR Engine - CarBuzz
Nov 1, 2024 · “VR” comes from the German “Verkürzt Reihenmotor”, which translates to “shortened inline engine” - which is what the VR6 is. It debuted in 1991 under the hood of the …
Discovering What Cars Have a VR6 Engine and Their Features
Mar 27, 2025 · The VR6 engine is a unique piece of engineering that has carved out a niche in the automotive world. Developed by Volkswagen in the late 1980s, this engine design …