VW Is Cooking Up A VR6-Powered Arteon R With Over 400bhp

Wolfsburg has a prototype Arteon powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged VR6, and a production version could be on the cards
VW Is Cooking Up A VR6-Powered Arteon R With Over 400bhp

One question is asked persistently whenever we talk about the VW Arteon: why is there no V6 version?

The answer would normally be something about downsizing and/or emissions regulations, and the prospect of a six-cylinder Arteon has seemed unlikely, particularly when the range-topping 2.0-litre TSI model already puts out a useful 276bhp. But if you’re hankering after one of these curious uber VWs with more cylinders, we have some good news: a VR6 version is actually being worked on.

Speaking to Car Throttle at the launch of the new Polo GTI, VW’s product line spokesperson Martin Hube confirmed that VW has a 3.0-litre turbocharged VR6 in development, to sit above the existing 2.5-litre unit used for the Teramont, the Chinese-market version of the Atlas. It produces 404bhp, and there’s already a prototype Arteon fitted with it.

“I’m totally convinced that this combination is extremely nice,” he said, adding, “We’ve combined it with the last version of the Haldex [four-wheel drive system], where you can provoke a bit of oversteer. This is a real agile, powerful car.”

Unsurprisingly, it’s rather good fun on the German autobahn. “You can beat all the Porsche Panameras out of your way!” he said.

VW UK meanwhile said that the car - which is currently being “considered” by Wolfsburg - is unlikely to make it to the UK due to a “variety of reasons.” From what we’ve heard about the car so far, that’s a damn shame…

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Comments

Anonymous

Wow..

12/15/2017 - 17:09 |
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Poke

It’s nice to see that the VR6 is still around, old as it is.
One of my favourite VAG engines!

12/15/2017 - 17:09 |
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In reply to by Poke

i wonder if they will bring the W8 back aswell
sounds nice af

12/15/2017 - 17:16 |
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TheBagel

In reply to by Poke

…ina hahahahahaha

12/15/2017 - 18:11 |
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Ivan Pejkovic

In reply to by Poke

Sound of classic N/A VR6 is beautifull.I hope this turbocharged version will have at least close to classic

12/22/2017 - 06:28 |
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TheMindGarage

Really hope this does end up happening. Audi RS models have gotten rather aggressive and imposing over the years, but this would be a proper wolf in sheep’s clothing.

12/15/2017 - 17:11 |
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Chewbacca_buddy (McLaren squad)(VW GTI Clubsport)(McLaren 60

In reply to by TheMindGarage

It would be a budget Audi S7 basically lol

12/15/2017 - 19:45 |
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Or a proper Wolfsburg in sheep’s clothing 😛

12/16/2017 - 09:07 |
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JenstheGTIfreak (pizza)

NO WAY! PLEASE LET THIS BE REAL

12/15/2017 - 17:12 |
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Anonymous

Im just gonna put this here

12/15/2017 - 17:19 |
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CS55

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12/15/2017 - 17:23 |
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JenstheGTIfreak (pizza)

In reply to by CS55

Eh, I think 4,5 0-60 or summing and a limited top speed of 155. I guess it’d be called Arteon R since they stopped the digits after the name because of the downsizing. Fastest VW will probably stay one of the Golfs since it is their flagship car

12/15/2017 - 17:41 |
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FugenGT

Heavy breathing

12/15/2017 - 17:32 |
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maurotehsilva

VR IS kinda BACK

12/15/2017 - 17:43 |
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Anonymous

404bhp? Engine not found.

12/15/2017 - 17:44 |
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Dallas 2
12/15/2017 - 17:50 |
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