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On Fri, 1 Dec 1995, Hulda Jowett wrote:
> >
> > I just ordered a new A4 (w/Quattro, of course!).
> >
> > Is that 172bhp V6 the same as what VW uses in their VR6 models? I swore
> > it was, but my brother in law thinks it looks way too big under the hood
> > of the A4, much bigger than what's in the VWs.
> >
> > Just checking.
>
> No no, the VR6 is a totally different engine. Same displacment, similar
> output, different powerband from what I've been told. The VR6 is a 15
> degree V6 capped by a single cylinder head, 12 valves per cylinder.
> Audi's is a 60? degree I think. It's to bad Audi didn't get to use the VR
> in their cars, lots of aftermarket parts to up the power.
>
damn... thats a lot of valves to stuff into one clyinder... I thought the
A4 1.8T was leading edge!! :)
Bob
(Oh, like you wouldnt have done the same!)
;-)
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