In a message dated 96-04-04 11:47:18 EST, Norman_Leong@baynetworks.com
(Norman Leong) writes:

>mechanically it's supposed to have a "de-tuned" 140hp
>VR6 (this would be the narrow angle, 15 degree, V-6 that's
>trying hard to be an I-6).  "normal" VR6 motors in the 
>corrado, jetta, golf are in the 172-178 (or so)hp range.
>

I think that this would more correctly called RE-tuned.  For an application
in a truck or a van with much more weight to carry arround engines are
typically setup for much more torque than peak power, and peak at a much
lower RPM.  I would bet that the 140HP peak is about 1500 to 2000 RPM lower
than in the cars - which is a GOOD thing for a van.  Also, I bet that its
torque rating is even higher than in the cars.

Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg