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Whether you're a Volkswagen or VR6 fan, there's no denying that the VR6 engine is one of the best of all time. The VR6 is a dependable and long-lasting engine that can be improved with a few tweaks. Are you looking for a great deal on VR6 engines? Alibaba.com has a large selection of unique VW VR6 engines for you to choose from. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to network with various top global VR6 engine suppliers. But what makes it so remarkable? In this guide, we explain everything you need to know.

What is a VR6 engine?

The VR6 engine is a six-cylinder internal combustion engine configuration. It is similar to a v engine, but the 'rows' of cylinders are offset and tilted from each other by an angle of 10.6 degrees (°) or 15 degrees (°), rather than the more common 45, 60, or 90 degrees found on conventional V engines.

What Makes VR6 Engines So Unique?

The two banks of cylinders in VR6 engines share a common cylinder head. The engine requires only two camshafts, regardless of whether it has two or four valves per cylinder. This simplifies engine design and lowers costs. The engine has more displacement, which means more VR6 engine power. The 3.6 FSI VR6 (3,598cc/219 cu in) engine with DOHC (Double OverHead Cam) produces between 260-300hp and 260lb-ft of torque.

The Benefits of the VR6 Engine

Compared to a V6, the Volkswagen VR6 engine is narrower and shorter in length than a straight-six. This makes the engine ideal for use in front-wheel drive vehicles. Cars with VR6 engines are well-balanced because it is a low-vibration engine. For true DOHC, the engine has a single cylinder head and only two cams; unlike a traditional V6, this layout does not require two cylinder heads and valve trains. Because the VR6 exhaust exits from only one side of the engine, two exhaust manifolds/headers are not required, as they are on a V6. This reduces weight and simplifies packaging. The VR6 engine also has more displacement than an inline-four engine, which is similar in packaging size (though slightly smaller).