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Date:         Fri, 6 Oct 1995 09:08:03 MST
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From:         "Mike White" <MIKE.WHITE@law.utah.edu>
Subject:      Re: picture of VW Sharan

> And speaking of VR6 in vans, I've been poking around under the hood of my EV > and I think they're going to have to make some major mods to get that thing > in there. I know its a compact mill(I had a Passat with the VR6), but the > EV engine compartment is designed around that 5cyl at an angle. Nothing like > a Passat or Golf compartment. I wouldn't be surprised to see either some > slight intrusion into the passenger compartment or a slightly longer front > end to accomodate the VR6. I guess we'll find out next spring!

I thought just the Sharan was getting the VR6? Are they planning it for the Eurovan as well?

Too bad they just don't put the Turbo on the 5-cyl and get it all over with. (I can see the EPA screaming right now...) That would be one bad van!

- Mike White

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