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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Wow..
It’s nice to see that the VR6 is still around, old as it is.
One of my favourite VAG engines!
i wonder if they will bring the W8 back aswell
sounds nice af
…ina hahahahahaha
Sound of classic N/A VR6 is beautifull.I hope this turbocharged version will have at least close to classic
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.
It would be a budget Audi S7 basically lol
Or a proper Wolfsburg in sheep’s clothing 😛
NO WAY! PLEASE LET THIS BE REAL
VR6 HYPE
Im just gonna put this here
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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
Heavy breathing
VR IS kinda BACK
404bhp? Engine not found.