386 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 (1995)
Volkswagen Corrado VR6 (1992-95) Engine 2861ccVR6
Registration Number M 190 RAX
VOLKSWAGEN SET
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The Corrado was introduced in 1988, and was designed by Herbert Schäfer. Originally conceived as a possible successor to the Porsche 944, the Corrado is a three-door hatchback/liftback with a 2+2 seating layout. The car's floorpan is based on the A2 platform and, with the exception of VR6 models, which debuted in 1992, all versions use the subframes, suspension, steering and braking components from the A2 model range. The VR6 uses suspension components from the A3 model range, including the rear axle assembly and some parts of the A3's 'plus' type front axle assembly. The subsequent wider front wheel-track of the Corrado VR6 necessitated the fitting of new front wings with wider wheel arches and liners along with a new front bumper assembly. Together with a new raised-style bonnet to accommodate the VR6 engine, these body improvements were carried across the model range.
The Corrado VR6 was added to the range in 1992 by by a twelve valve VR6 engine which came in two variants: a 2.8 litre 179 bhp for the USA and Canada, and a 2.9 litre and 192 bhp version for European markets.
The VR6 engine provided a compromise between both V-shaped and straight engines, by placing the two cylinder banks at an angle of 15° with a single cylinder head. This design allowed engineers to fit a six-cylinder engine into roughly the same space that was previously occupied by four-cylinder engines, while closely approaching the smoothness of a straight-six design.
Shot taken 10.06.2012 at the Bromley Pagaent of Motoring REF 85-386
386 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 (1995)
Volkswagen Corrado VR6 (1992-95) Engine 2861ccVR6
Registration Number M 190 RAX
VOLKSWAGEN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623738785355...
The Corrado was introduced in 1988, and was designed by Herbert Schäfer. Originally conceived as a possible successor to the Porsche 944, the Corrado is a three-door hatchback/liftback with a 2+2 seating layout. The car's floorpan is based on the A2 platform and, with the exception of VR6 models, which debuted in 1992, all versions use the subframes, suspension, steering and braking components from the A2 model range. The VR6 uses suspension components from the A3 model range, including the rear axle assembly and some parts of the A3's 'plus' type front axle assembly. The subsequent wider front wheel-track of the Corrado VR6 necessitated the fitting of new front wings with wider wheel arches and liners along with a new front bumper assembly. Together with a new raised-style bonnet to accommodate the VR6 engine, these body improvements were carried across the model range.
The Corrado VR6 was added to the range in 1992 by by a twelve valve VR6 engine which came in two variants: a 2.8 litre 179 bhp for the USA and Canada, and a 2.9 litre and 192 bhp version for European markets.
The VR6 engine provided a compromise between both V-shaped and straight engines, by placing the two cylinder banks at an angle of 15° with a single cylinder head. This design allowed engineers to fit a six-cylinder engine into roughly the same space that was previously occupied by four-cylinder engines, while closely approaching the smoothness of a straight-six design.
Shot taken 10.06.2012 at the Bromley Pagaent of Motoring REF 85-386