ardandy 0 Posted February 7, 2006 Has the VR6 got a V6 engine or not? Top gear said V6 and I thought they were, but now a mates put doubt in my mind as he thought that a V6 engine would have more of a 'V' shape to it. (As in the cylinders I assume). Is it a straight 6 or a V6? Also, whats VR mean while I'm here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrishill 0 Posted February 7, 2006 this's been covered before, the VR6 is a narrow angle v6, the 'R' stands for something german which I dont remember! granted the angle of the V is much less than most v6's but it is still an angle, making it a V. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmn 0 Posted February 7, 2006 its a narrow angle v6, its got 6 cylinders close together that use a one bank block and a single cylinder head Something like 12 degree V configuration engine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted February 7, 2006 Cool, solved an argument here, cheers! Cue post being locked now due to my incompetent searching! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted February 7, 2006 Reihemotor .. "inline engine". It's a hybrid V/straight six. Narrow angle means they can use a single head, save stacks of space, and still make it short. A 2.9 straight six would be too long to fit under the bonnet, and a normal 90 degree V6 would be too wide. Use the search... :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dr_mat 0 Posted February 7, 2006 Think it's actually fifteen degrees, but yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmn 0 Posted February 7, 2006 yeah i think your right, i just cant remember Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talc 0 Posted February 7, 2006 Looks to be only a slight V in this pic: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted February 7, 2006 They call the same basic engine a V6 in the MK4 Golf, wonder why they dropped the R? Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8RRA 0 Posted February 7, 2006 15 deg as stated above Shiny..... vr6 wiki info Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24V Renshaw 0 Posted February 7, 2006 Oh A20LEE it has chrome camshafts, flywheel, chains and pistons :) Jay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted February 7, 2006 Prolly marketing.... no one ever knew what V 'R' meant anyway, so they dropped the R and it distinguishes old VRs from new along with a red 6, or V, or which ever, can't remember! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickRStorm 0 Posted February 7, 2006 The 'R' means Reihenmotor, so a rough translation of VR is 'in-line V' - very Germanic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ice White Socks 0 Posted February 7, 2006 Shiny..... vr6 wiki info Nice Link Paul- there is some good stuff on that 'owners still enjoying its prodigious capabilities' etc :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted February 7, 2006 I think this has had enough answers now, so lockaroo :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
