Matt B. wrote:
> "Harry" > wrote in message
> ...
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>>"Matt B." > wrote
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>>>The 5 in the Jetta and NB is not a 'V'. it's an inline 5.
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>>Not to say it is the same size, but VW has had an inline 5 as way back as
>>1985 (?) in the Quantum and Quantum Syncro, sedan and wagon.
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>
> It first appeared around 1983 in the Quantum GL5 sedan. It basically was an
> Audi unit because the Quantum (B2 Passat) was build on the Audi 80/4000
> platform. It was a 2.2L unit if memory serves me correctly.
>
> VW also fitted the Eurovan witha 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that was
> Audi-derived but wasn't found (the exact same engine anyway) in any Audi
> product.
>
> And the current 2.5L in the Jetta is also a 2.5 unit. Definitely a
> different head than the Eurovan engine. Not sure about the block though.

From what I've read, VW claims the current 2.5L I5 is an all-new
design. In fact, they say it's (loosely) based on half a Lamborghini
V10, but I don't buy that. Maybe the bore and stroke, but that's about it.

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Mike Smith