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 VW VR6 Engine Is Officially Dead After 34 Years
Dec 19, 2024 · Andreas G. Schleith, communications manager for Volkswagen AG, recently took to LinkedIn to announce the VR6’s end. “December 12, 2024, marks a historic day for …
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.
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 …
Volkswagen Has Built Its Final VR-6 Engine - Motor1.com
Dec 19, 2024 · Volkswagen killed the VR-6 in Europe in the mid-2010s, but the V-6/inline-six mashup of an engine continued in North America until a couple of years ago. The last car sold …
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 …
Farewell to the VR6: The King is Dead, Long Live the King
Dec 19, 2024 · The VR6 doesn’t just power cars; it powers a community. From the Golf and Passat to more unexpected places like the Phaeton and even a few RVs and forklifts, the VR6 …
Volkswagen Produces Its Last VR6 Engine
Dec 21, 2024 · VW spokesperson Andreas G. Schleith confirmed the news on LinkedIn, revealing that the last VR6 engine was assembled on December 12, 2024. After nearly 34 years in …