A V5 engine is a five-cylinder piston engine where the cylinders share a common crankshaft and are arranged in a V configuration. Even compared to the fairly rare straight-five engine , V5 engine designs are very uncommon.

2024年10月17日 · The fact is that there have been attempts at a mass-production V5 engine, but none that resulted in a V5-powered car, truck, or SUV being made available to the public. Here's what you need to...

2018年3月19日 · Sadly, the engine never made it into a US-market VW product, and in Europe it was replaced by the ubiquitous turbo four-cylinder in the early 2000s. Here's exactly what goes into making this ...

2025年3月24日 · The V5 engine is a unique configuration that has garnered attention for its compact design and distinctive performance characteristics. While most car enthusiasts are familiar with the more common V6 and V8 engines, the V5 stands out due to its rarity and specific applications. This engine type typically features five cylinders arranged in a V ...

The VR engines and the new V5 engine combine the advantages of the V-concept with the advantages of the inline engine. These are: l short overall length thanks to V-angle, l small overall width thanks to the V-angle of 15°, l only one cylinder head is required, The V5 was derived from the VR6 by removing the 1st cylinder from the latter.

2018年3月18日 · The V5 engine was built as a 2.3-liter with around 150 horsepower when it launched as a 10 valve, and was later upgraded to 170 horsepower when each cylinder gained an extra pair of valves.

2024年4月12日 · Five cylinders, arranged in a vee, banked 15 degrees apart. The Volkswagen “V5” is one of the strangest engines ever made.

Volkswagen's VR5 is a 2.3 litre gasoline engine descending directly from the older VR6 from which VW removed a cylinder creating the first block to use five cylinders in a V design. The first version, with 2.3 L capacity, was capable of 150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) and had a maximum torque of 209 N·m (154 lb·ft).

2018年3月19日 · Volkswagen’s VR5 engine was a truly unique piece of automotive history. Everybody knows what a V6 engine is. Same with an inline four-cylinder engine. Some might even know what a boxer engine is, with a few even being able to name cars that feature a …

The V5 engine configuration, featuring five cylinders arranged in a “V” shape, is a relatively rare but unique and fascinating variation in the automotive industry. Despite its niche status, several automakers have embraced this design over the years, producing a range of cars with distinct performance and characteristics.