Volkswagen Built A Unique V5 Engine, And This Is How It Works By Bradley Brownell March 18, 2018 3:00 pm EST Most automotive enthusiasts are familiar with Volkswagen's long-lived VR6 engine.

Yes, we know all about Volkswagen's VR5 found in autos like the VW Passat, sometimes called a V5.We'll get into that, but it's not quite the same thing. The fact is that there have been attempts ...

This test mule's 10-cylinder engine was created by connecting two narrow-angle V5 engines in the same way VW did with the Passat's W8 and the Phaeton's W12.

And then you look at Volkswagen's V5 engine and it tears apart your brain. Developed in the 1990s, Volkswagen's five-cylinder vee engine is an offshoot of the narrow-angle VR6, ...

VW’s Narrow-Angle VR6 Engine Turns 30, But The Concept Is Almost 100 Years Old. ... VW lopped off a cylinder to create a V5, which also sounded pretty wicked. ...

Known for its reliability, VW's four-cylinder EA888 engine isn't only found in VW cars, like the Golf, but also in Skodas, SEATs, and even Porsche.

But this Passat engine is a V5, hence the badge on the boot. Interestingly, Volkswagen only went for a V5 because they couldn't come up with a suitably grabby name for a straight five.

The latest pricing and specifications for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat V5 SE starts from $4,510 to $6,710. Compare prices of all Volkswagen Passat's sold on CarsGuide over the last 6 months. Use our ...

Shed's experience with Passat estates isn't brilliant, but this V5 should be better. Maybe ...

The latest pricing and specifications for the 2003 Volkswagen Passat V5 SE starts from $4,510 to $6,710. Compare prices of all Volkswagen Passat's sold on CarsGuide over the last 6 months. Use our ...