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Volkswagen Corrado VR6
Today, the Volkswagen Corrado is a forgotten model, but in early 90’s, it was the fastest Volkswagen drivers could buy. They conceived it to be the replacement for the popular Sirocco coupe. However, Volkswagen wanted the Corrado to be like the Porsche 944 in styling and performance, rather than just another sporty looking Golf derivate.
Volkswagen gave the Corrado an updated, aggressive-looking exterior design. They also included a revised front-wheel drive platform, suspension and brakes, and a powerful VR6 engine. The VR6 was high-revving 2.9-liter V6 engine mounted to close ratio five-speed manual. It delivered 190 HP, which was a high number for the early 90’s when Corrado was available in America.
The VR6 could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 6.9 seconds which made this little coupe one of the best driving cars of the period. Today, those cars are relatively affordable, so for around $5,000, you can find a decent example.