Editing VR6 engine (section)

=== History ===
The 1922–1976 [[Lancia V4 engine]] and 1922–1939 [[Lancia V8 engine]] were the first narrow angle V engines to be used in a motor vehicle.<ref>{{cite web |title=Part I: V-engines |url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/engine-s-history-ar11139.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200127174925/https://www.topspeed.com/cars/engine-s-history-ar11139.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 27, 2020 |website=TopSpeed.com |date=29 July 2006 |access-date=20 November 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Theme: Engines – Divine Inclination |url=https://driventowrite.com/2014/08/29/lancia-fulvia-v4-engine-profile-2/ |website=www.driventowrite.com |access-date=20 November 2019 |date=29 August 2014}}</ref>

The first versions of the VR6 engine were introduced in the 1991 [[Volkswagen Passat B3]] sedan and [[Volkswagen Corrado]] coupe.<ref>{{cite web |title=VW's new 496bhp 3.0-litre VR6 engine |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/scoop/vws-new-496bhp-30-litre-vr6-engine |website=www.autocar.co.uk |access-date=20 November 2019}}</ref> A {{convert|2.8|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[List of discontinued Volkswagen Group petrol engines#2.8 VR6 103-130kW|AAA version]] producing {{convert|128|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} was used in most Passat models and in the North American version of the Corrado. A {{convert|2.9|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[List of discontinued Volkswagen Group petrol engines#2.9 VR6 140kW|ABV version]] producing {{convert|140|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} 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 (A3)|Volkswagen Vento/Jetta (A3)]], ''2.8 VR6'' models in 1992, and high specification versions of the [[Volkswagen Sharan|Sharan]]/[[Ford Galaxy|Galaxy]]/[[SEAT Alhambra|Alhambra]] MPVs. The 2.8 litre version was also used in the 1996–2003 [[Mercedes-Benz Vito#First generation (W638; 1996–2003)|Mercedes-Benz Vito (W638)]] commercial vans, where it was designated ''M104.900''.

In 1997, the [[VR5 engine]] was introduced, based on the VR6 engine.

An [[List of discontinued Volkswagen Group petrol engines#2.8 VR6 24v 147-150kW|AQP/AUE version]] with four valves per cylinder was introduced in 2000. This {{convert|2.8|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} engine produced {{convert|150|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}, and mostly replaced the two-valve engines, except for in North America where an updated version of the two-valve engine was used in the Golf and Jetta from 2000 to 2002.

A {{convert|3.2|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[List of Volkswagen Group petrol engines#3.2 VR6 24v (EA390)|EA390 version]] of the 4 valve engine was introduced in the 2001 [[Volkswagen New Beetle]] ''RSi'' model. Versions of this 3.2 litre engine were also used in the 2002–2004 [[Volkswagen Golf Mk4]] ''R32'' model, the 2003-2010 [[Audi TT]] ''3.2 VR6 quattro'' models and the 2003-2009 [[Audi A3 8P]] ''3.2 VR6 Quattro''(US Models). Peak power output was {{convert|165|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} in the New Beetle (engine code AXJ), {{convert|177|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} in the New Beetle and Golf (engine code BFH/BJS), and {{convert|184|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} in the Audi TT(engine code BHE) and Audi A3 8P(engine code BDB / BMJ / BUB).

The engine size was again increased in 2005, when a {{convert|3.6|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} version with [[gasoline direct injection]] (FSI) was introduced in the [[Volkswagen Passat (B6)]]. This [[list of Volkswagen Group petrol engines#3.6 VR6 FSI 206kW|BLV version]] uses a narrower 10.6&nbsp;degree angle between the cylinder banks and produces {{convert|206|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}}. A {{convert|3.2|L|cuin|0|abbr=on}} [[list of Volkswagen Group petrol engines#3.2 VR6 FSI 184kW|AXZ version]] producing {{convert|184|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} was introduced in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Passat (sales brochure){{dash}}3.2 FSI VR6|url=http://cdn.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/brochures/passat-saloon-brochure.pdf|work=Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited|publisher=Volkswagen.co.uk|pages=14, 18, 24|date=1 December 2008|access-date=31 July 2009}}</ref> In 2008, an uprated ''BWS'' version of the 3.6 litre engine producing {{convert|220|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} was introduced in the [[Volkswagen Passat (B6)]] ''R36'' model.<ref>{{cite web|title=The Passat (sales brochure){{dash}}3.6 FSI VR6|url=http://cdn.volkswagen.co.uk/assets/common/pdf/brochures/passat-saloon-brochure.pdf|work=Volkswagen Group United Kingdom Limited|publisher=Volkswagen.co.uk|pages=11, 12, 14, 19, 24|date=1 December 2008|access-date=31 July 2009}}</ref>

The base model [[Porsche Cayenne#First generation (E1 9PA; 2002)|Porsche Cayenne (9PA)]] used 3.2-liter VR6 engine from 2003 to 2006 and then a 3.6-litre VR6 engine from 2008 to 2010. Then the next generation [[Porsche Cayenne#Second generation (E2 92A; 2010)|Porsche Cayenne (92A)]] also used a 3.6-litre VR6 engine from 2010 to 2018.

Volkswagen had started to phase out VR engines in favour of downsized turbocharged four cylinder engines. In 2017, the VR6 engines made an unexpected comeback, with versions of the 24-valve VR6 engines being produced for the [[Volkswagen Atlas]]. Volkswagen also made a new VR6 (still EA390) for the Chinese market only, its 2.5-litre turbocharged 24-valve VR6 producing {{convert|220|kW|hp|0|abbr=on}} and 500&nbsp;N⋅m of torque, for the [[Volkswagen Teramont]] SUV and [[Volkswagen Talagon]] MPV.