Around two decades ago, Volkswagen was getting quite experimental with its powertrains. In addition to finding a way to solve packaging restraints of front-wheel-drive cars with the VR6, VW dipped its toes in various and curious engine layouts. These included the W12 and W16, both of which went on to power some truly exquisite cars; the unreliable-but-intriguing W8; and the five-cylinder version of the VR6, dubbed V5. Yet, as with many things in life, it’s often the simpler stuff
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