Patrick Cosgrove recently swapped his 2.0 turbo for a VR6 turbo. Soon after the swap he emailed us with an excited note and told us he'd driven the car over 140mph and was thrilled by the experience.

Over the years, Volkswagen – like every other major manufacturer – has had to optimize and trim its engine lineup to meet increasingly stringent emissions regulations. In 2024, it was the turn of the ...