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Subject:Re: VW V-6 diesel in Volvos? (no Vanagon)
From:Martin Jagersand 1
Date:Mon, 21 Aug 2000 00:22:40 -0400

From:         Raimund Feussner <rfeussner@gmx.de>

> The V6 was introduced with the Audi 100 in �90/�91 as 2,6/2,8 ltr version
> (150/174hp).
>
> As far as I know, the inline 6-cyls from VW were industrial machines, not
> for use in cars...
> Someone  please correct me if I am totally wrong

The VW IDI (Indirect Injection) 6cyl was used in Volvo cars (and yes
they were also sold in the US, I've seen a few) and VW's LT transporter
series (a mid engined van with the shape of the Vanagon, but bigger)

Volvo also used a Renault Diesel for a short while.

/Martin
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Martin Jagersand                 email: vwjag@hammer.cs.jhu.edu
Computer Science Department
Johns Hopkins University

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