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…
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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Nice, but im surprised that they didnt just use the 2.5 from the TTRS. It has similar power output.
The Tiguan R will be using that one
Hard to package in the Arteon, we’re told - it’s quite an unusual engine in that it’s mounted very far over to one side
Mclaren launched the Senna, but VW mus-spelled Ayrton.
And you misspelled misspelled
This better be coming to the US
Lol no it never will, probably 3/4 of sport versions of VW models don’t get here, and most models in general from which the sport versions are coming from don’t even come to North America (in Canada we have exclusivity of some models, like, hmmmm, the Dodge Grand Caravan or the now deceased Acura CSX)
YEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS
My pants just dropped!! Can’t wait for that VR6 engine! M
When you hear VR6.
Told you guys, the Arteon deserves this, one of the best looking VW in years, a VR6 is perfect for it.
hell_yeah.mp3
It looks stunning-and it packs the hidden horsepower to back up those gorgeous looks!
ok… why?
its not like it will sell more than 100 pieces.