VR6 Engine - Explained

The Volkswagen VR6 engine has been used in the VW Golf GTI, Passat, Phaeton, Touareg, Beetle, and many of the golf generations, among others. The VR6 engine is a bit of combination of a "V" style engine and an inline engine, which is where the name "VR" is derived. This video explains how the VR6 engine works including the layout, firing interval and order, cylinder head, intake and exhaust ports, valvetrain, as well as advantages and disadvantages.

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