VR6 Whats the "R"?

[Soundwave_]

Alright I'm a VW fan so I know a bit about them but I have no idea what the "R" stands for in VR6. I've checked around the web and read through Performance VW (PVW) and the closest answer was on Volkswagen's website "VR is short for vroom" but I don't think thats really it.
Cheers and thanks.

[MexSiR]

V6 engine racing tuned.

[Boss San]

I thought the R was in reference to the angle of the engine placement. It's not a V6 when it has a 15degree angle on it.... But what the hell do I know.

[18wheeler]

[unfortunatly VR means nothing else but short for vroom... now I have a VR6 and I find that name gay.. but what can I do

[riceaterSLC]

wow, are you guys serious?
V - stands for V, like a V-8
R - stands for "reihen" for inline in german
6 - stands for 6 cylinders
therefore a v/inline 6 cylinder motor.

[Boss San]

That sounds convining enough, but how can an engine be an inline six when it's transversly mounted? Just a thought.

[riceaterSLC]

Originally Posted by Boss San

... but how can an engine be an inline six when it's transversly mounted? Just a thought.

why would it matter which orientation the motor is in? fiat and miata motors are mounted longitudinally(sp) but they are 4 cylinders. the VR is not called an inline 6, since its not, and its not called a V6, cause its not. here is what the block looks like..

[streetrcr45]

good point^^^

[EvoZero]

If you think the block looks weird, you should see the head, especiallly in cross section. What a casting!

[riceaterSLC]

Originally Posted by EvoZero

If you think the block looks weird, you should see the head, especiallly in cross section. What a casting!

you mean one of these? (this is before the rebuild)

[Boss San]

Good time to polish the head up to a shine?

[EvoZero]

What you can't see there are the weirdly long intake and exhaust ports (depending on the side). Those wacky Germans!

[Samurai75007]

Hmmm I always thought it was for the way it fired.... anyway I dont know...