Does the Jetta VR6 have a turbo?

Essentially, the turbocharged inline-four is making the VR6 obsolete by offering similar power with better fuel economy in a smaller, lighter package. The VR6 was developed before turbo technology helped make torquey, powerful four-cylinders with minimal lag and good reliability.

How much HP does a VR6 have?

Displacement: 2.8L to 3.6L. Compression Ratio: 10:1 to 12:1. Max HP: 138hp to 300hp. Max LB-FT: 173lb-ft to 260lb-ft.

Which is better 12v or 24v VR6?

12v vs 24v 24v only has better top end air flow. the 12v has better flow through the head, cheaper to work on. The main advantage the 24v has is the 6 speed transmission and gearing more than anything to make up for the loss of bottom end torque.

How do I know if I have a 24v VR6 or 12v?

Aside from that, the only other way to tell is to pop the hood. A 12v VR6 will have 6 spark plugs running across the engine cover, and connecting at the coilpack. With a 24v VR6, you cannot see the spark plugs until the engine cover is removed.

Can you turbo a VR6?

yes you can turbo a vr6 and not all kits are that expensive. go to kenetic, they make a vrt turbo kit for about 2,500.

Is a VR6 fast?

It makes a constant power stream which actually equals MORE power over time. The Eclipse does weigh the same amount. I say the reason the VR6 is faster (they are ALWAYS faster than Eclipses-all years) is 1) VW under-rates output. Most stock VR6 cars make 150-165 at the wheels.

What year did the 24v VR6 come out?

When did the 24V VR6 come out?

Re: What year did VW put in the 24V VR6 (Naked Joof) 24v didn’t come out until the GLI in 2002.5 or 2003 (not too sure). It does use the exact same mounting points as the 12v VR6 (and 2.0L for that matter) so the swap is pretty straight forward. You just have to figure out the wiring and you’re fine.

How fast is a VR6 engine?

With 172 hp, the naturally aspirated 2.8 Liter 12v V6 gasoline engine accelerates this Golf VR6 to 62 mph in 7.6 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 140 mph. Having a curb weight of 2546 lbs, it achieves 24.7 mpg on average and can travel 359 miles before requiring a refill of its 14.5 gallon capacity fuel tank.

How many cylinders does a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta have?

What is the engine size, Volkswagen Jetta Sedan 1999 2.8 VR6 (200 Hp)? How many cylinders, 1999 Volkswagen 2.8 VR6 (200 Hp)? What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Jetta IV Sedan 1999 2.8 VR6 (200 Hp)? Front wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The ICE drives the front wheels of the vehicle. How long is this vehicle, 1999 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan?

What’s the price of a VW Jetta VR6?

The GLX comes with Volkswagen’s remarkable VR6 narrow-angle V6, which is also available for the GLS. Five-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions are available. The optional 4-speed automatic transmission is $875 ($1,185 on TDI diesel models).

What are the features of a 2000 VW Jetta?

For 2000, Jetta buyers will receive cars with a brake-wear indicator, a sliding sun-visor extension, and an optional (dealer-installed) dashboard CD player. The cold-weather package, eight-speaker stereo system and 16-inch alloy wheels (VR6 only), which are standard on the GLX, are now optional on the GLS model.

What kind of engine does the VW Jetta GLS have?

GL and GLS are available with a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine or Volkswagen’s excellent 1.9-liter TDI diesel. The GLX comes with Volkswagen’s remarkable VR6 narrow-angle V6, which is also available for the GLS. Five-speed manual and 4-speed automatic transmissions are available.