Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.9 Liters ABV 181 HP engine DIY maintenance and service manual

General Information

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.9 Liters ABV 181 HP is an 2861 cc (2.52 UK qt.) internal combustion reciprocating VR 6 engine. It has bore/stroke ratio of 82 mm × 90.3 mm (3.23 in × 3.56 in). This engine was rated 135 kW (181.04 hp). It was used in Volkswagen cars.

Engine Performance Rating

SAE J1349 (SAE Net)

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.9 Liters ABV 181 HP engine performance rating according to SAE J1349 (SAE Net) standard.
Parameter	Output
Power Rating	135 kW (181.04 hp)

Specifications

General

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.9 Liters ABV 181 HP engine general specifications.
Parameter	Value
Type	Internal Combustion Reciprocating
Fuel Type	Benzin 99
Cylinder Configuration	VR 6
Engine Displacement	174.59 in³174.59 in³2861 cc
Bore	3.23 in3.23 in82 mm
Stroke	3.56 in3.56 in90.3 mm

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Engine head and valvetrain

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.9 Liters ABV 181 HP engine head and valvetrain specifications.
Parameter	Value
Valvetrain Type	DOHC
Valves per Cylinder	2

Air Intake

Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.9 Liters ABV 181 HP air intake specifications.
Parameter	Value
Air Intake Method	Naturally Aspirated