The inline 5 is back!

[Todd Young]

VW has had a VR5 engine for some years now. As I understand it, the V10 
TDI is actually two VR5 TDI engines joined at the crank, much like the 
W8 engine.

Since the VR series of engines has such a narrow "V", it is possible to 
have an odd number of cylinders and still be able to balance the engine 
much line a "normal" in line engine.

maytag wrote:
>  >I'm inclined to believe it will be the VR5, not an actual in-line 5.
> wtf? how is it possible to make a V engine with an odd number
> of cyls?
>  
>  >Jim Green wrote:
>  >> It looks like the base engine for the new Golf and
>  >> Jetta will be a 150hp 2.5l I-5.  Car and Driver says
>  >> it's half a Lambo engine.  Hmm, anyone know the real
>  >> deal?  I doubt any parts will be interchangable with
>  >> out motors, but you never know!
>  
> -luke
> 90tq

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Todd Young
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