Volkswagen Golf MkIII VR6 5-Door
The VW Golf MkIII launched in 1991 as a replacement for the MkII. The range consisted of a similar array of 3 and 5-door hatchbacks, wagon and Cabriolet (replacing the aged MkI Cabriolet).
Most versions of the Golf MkIII were powered by 4-cylinder petrol or diesel engines of 1.4 to 2.0 L capacity.
A novel new narrow-angle V6 engine named VR6 was introduced in the Golf in 1992.
The first versions of the VR6 engine were introduced in the 1991 Volkswagen Passat B3 sedan and Volkswagen Corrado coupe. A 2.8 L (171 cu in) AAA version producing 128 kW (172 hp) was used in most Passat models and in the North American version of the Corrado. A 2.9 L (177 cu in) ABV version producing 140 kW (188 hp) was used in the Passat Syncro model and the European version of the Corrado. Both versions used two valves per cylinder. Usage of the VR6 engine spread to the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Vento/Jetta (A3), 2.8 VR6 models in 1992, and 2.9 VR6 form in 1994.
Volkswagen Golf MkIII VR6 5-Door
The VW Golf MkIII launched in 1991 as a replacement for the MkII. The range consisted of a similar array of 3 and 5-door hatchbacks, wagon and Cabriolet (replacing the aged MkI Cabriolet).
Most versions of the Golf MkIII were powered by 4-cylinder petrol or diesel engines of 1.4 to 2.0 L capacity.
A novel new narrow-angle V6 engine named VR6 was introduced in the Golf in 1992.
The first versions of the VR6 engine were introduced in the 1991 Volkswagen Passat B3 sedan and Volkswagen Corrado coupe. A 2.8 L (171 cu in) AAA version producing 128 kW (172 hp) was used in most Passat models and in the North American version of the Corrado. A 2.9 L (177 cu in) ABV version producing 140 kW (188 hp) was used in the Passat Syncro model and the European version of the Corrado. Both versions used two valves per cylinder. Usage of the VR6 engine spread to the Volkswagen Golf Mk3 2.8 VR6 and Volkswagen Vento/Jetta (A3), 2.8 VR6 models in 1992, and 2.9 VR6 form in 1994.