3.6L VR6 FSI 280 hp

This bigger VR6 with a narrower angle will be made available for the US market before Europe.

Configuration
3598 cc 10.6° VR6
Cylinders
Bore x stroke: 89.0 x 96.4 mm, iron block
Head
aluminum, chain-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters, variable intake- and exhaust-valve timing, 12.0:1 compression ratio
Fuel system
FSI direct injection
Output
206 kW (280 hp DIN) @ 6200 rpm, 360 N·m (266 ft·lbf) @ 2750 rpm, 12,57 bars MEP, max 6500 rpm (20.9 m/s piston speed)
Applications
US 2006 VW Passat, 2006 Audi Q7
references
Volkswagen Passat 3.6. Car and Driver (December 2005).