G60 Vs VR6

[ausgolfer]

Hello all.

Am wondering what the differences are between the two other than the obvious engine, and 4/5 stud wheel/brakes.

Is there a difference in the track similar to the difference between a mk3 golf 4cylinder and mk3 VR6? anything else? Cheers.

[OEM G60]

Yep pretty much mate, VR's had a wider rear beam, same as Golf VR Mk3 set up at the front, wider by 10mm. G60 standard wheels were ET33 and standard VR were ET43, so the centre line is shifted out but the outside of the rim is in the same place.

Bodies are slightly different depending on age, the early 4 cyl Corrados had a bonnet like this -_- and the VR's were like this _-_ (buldge in the middle), and the front guards were slightly wider. Early 4 cyl and early VR6 had slightly different bumpers, the swage line is different and the fogs and indicators are more set back. Pre '92 also had more slats in the front grill. Early (pre '92 except G60's) had different dashboards too. The heater controls are all dials rather than sliders, they moved the electric window switches. Have a look at some pics on the-corrado.net you'll see what i mean. I think that's about it.

Thanks for making me realise what a nerd i am, logging out

[dubbed_up_daz]

fogs and indicators are different early to late as well,earlys are seperate and the later ones the fogs are part of the housing(v.expensive to source and replace). Iirc there are differences in the headlights as well as the grills.

The g60 is meant to be a more balanced handling car but a vr6 will always beat the G

[OEM G60]

Yeah daz is right, the headlights are different, so are the actual fog light/indicator set ups.
Biggest changes are the dash really, they are the same shape but the heater grills, indicator stalks, switches, ash tray etc are all different, door cards are much different too. I've only seen a few early VR's with early dash set ups.

[ausgolfer]

the reason I ask is, am being tempted again..... few cars around for sale at the moment, no "real" vr6 ones, but not sure if I should wait forever to find a VR6 if the only real benefit is the sound??

Anyone else care to comment on the handling attributes of either or?

[OEM G60]

You mean 'real' as in having all the later dash/bumpers etc?

I've never driven a VR6, so can't compare them. The G60 was amazing around a corner though!

Damn import laws eh! I want my Rallye!

[ausgolfer]

well by real I mean the red VR6 may have a 2.9 VR but wasn't it originally a 4cylinder?

[OEM G60]

Nope, it is an original VR, just an early one, with early interior, bumpers, fogs etc. Has the bulge bonnet. Not sure where it came from originally, it'd have to of been europe somewhere i reckon. Was a LHD though.

[ausgolfer]

Ah thanks for that, will keep that in mind, personally I wouldn't want an early one or one that'd been converted.

Just have to work out if I'd be satisfied with a G60....

[h100vw]

Ah thanks for that, will keep that in mind, personally I wouldn't want an early one or one that'd been converted.

Just have to work out if I'd be satisfied with a G60....

A G60 sounds pretty good with a chip and pulley on. Even with a standard airbox. With head work and a cam they make more power than you could get cheaply from the VR6.

I have been in my mates Storm in Adelaide a few times and it and VRs in general go really well, just not as good on the twisties.

There is a chance of getting a G60 but not much of getting a VR6...

Gavin

[OEM G60]

Ah thanks for that, will keep that in mind, personally I wouldn't want an early one or one that'd been converted.

Just have to work out if I'd be satisfied with a G60....

Yeah i know what you're saying, i like the look of that Mk2 16V for sale, but it's not an original so i'm put off by it. I want a 'real' one too!

What Gav is saying is true though, they go well and don't cost too much to get more power out of. G60 vs VR6 an age old debate, lots of pros and cons for both, the VR6 is a great engine and what the Corrado is known for, so you'll probably always want one if you want one now!
To be honest i miss my Mk4 R32 more than the Corrado. And it's a close one between the Mk2's i've had too. Are you bored with either of yours?

[ausgolfer]

Thanks for the advice guys, still doesn't make it any easier. I can just imagine the awesome looks of a Corrado with the awesome sound of a VR6 coming from it and I have a moment...

Yeah I am bored with the R32, no doubt its a rock solid, reliable, awesome car, am still blown away by the fact is has no squeaks or rattles. But I'm just not in love with it like I am the mk2.

I've always been more of an induction noise fan myself as opposed to exhaust, and the R32 just doesn't have that same induction as the VR6.

[h100vw]

I might have someone for your R32 Carl! That's one step in the right direction!

Gavin

[OEM G60]

Early vs late, i thought Jonny's was a '92, but his bumper is an early one. Haven't got a pic of the front of it.





Not the best photos but if you can zoom in you'll see the differences more clearly..

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Actually, i did have a pic of Jonny's, looks like a late bonnet to me;

[ausgolfer]

Grrrr. It does look like a late one. Does look in good condition. Why can't they all be VR6's!!!!

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Do any corrados have a/c as standard?

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The G60 doesn't have a/c not sure I could go without it now