Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA 172 HP engine DIY maintenance and service manual

General Information

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA 172 HP is an 2792 cc (2.46 UK qt.) internal combustion reciprocating VR 6 engine. It has bore/stroke ratio of 81 mm × 90.3 mm (3.19 in × 3.56 in). This engine was rated 128 kW (171.65 hp). It was used in Volkswagen cars.

Engine Performance Rating

SAE J1349 (SAE Net)

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA 172 HP engine performance rating according to SAE J1349 (SAE Net) standard.
Parameter	Output
Power Rating	128 kW (171.65 hp)

Specifications

General

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA 172 HP engine general specifications.
Parameter	Value
Type	Internal Combustion Reciprocating
Fuel Type	Benzin 95
Cylinder Configuration	VR 6
Engine Displacement	170.38 in³170.38 in³2792 cc
Bore	3.19 in3.19 in81 mm
Stroke	3.56 in3.56 in90.3 mm

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Engine head and valvetrain

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA 172 HP engine head and valvetrain specifications.
Parameter	Value
Valvetrain Type	DOHC
Valves per Cylinder	2

Air Intake

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA 172 HP air intake specifications.
Parameter	Value
Air Intake Method	Naturally Aspirated

Fuel Injection

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AAA 172 HP fuel injection specifications.
Parameter	Value
Injection Type	Carburetor
Injection Info	Intake Manifold Injection/ Carburettor