[BiturboS4] Rumor(s) Behind The New S4 From My Local Audi Dealer - Goodbye 2.7T Engine

[Kjos']

Ian,

Thanks for the info. If I keep learning at this rate I might actually
understand how a turbo functions in a few years or so.

John

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ian McCloghrie" <ian at codrus.com>
To: "Kjos'" <fastwheels3 at attbi.com>
Cc: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] Rumor(s) Behind The New S4 From My Local Audi
Dealer - Goodbye 2.7T Engine


> On Sep 25, 2002 "Kjos'" wrote:
> > Well, they fit a 2.8L V6 in the Golf GTI. If it's the same chassis then
why
> > is it a problem in Audi TT?
>
> That's a VR6, not a V6.  VR6 is a compromise between vee and inline
> engine designs.  The two banks of cylinders are at 15 degrees and
> slightly offset from each other lengthwise.
>
> It lets you squeeze six cylinders into a package that's slightly longer
> and slightly wider than an I4.  Compare this to an I6 which is a lot
> longer but the same width and a V6 which is shorter but much wider.
>
> --Ian
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