In Australia we also got the locally built transverse V6 in Mitsubishi Magna and 380. Very underrated car(s) and engine but working on that rear bank of cylinders (even to change plugs) was a nightmare.
Over here in the US, we still have the Toyota Camry V6, Nissan Maxima, Lexus ES, and Acura TLX-S still have transverse V6s, though there are a couple CUV/SUV's that are AWD or FWD that are transverse, but not even remotely sporty.
Adding on to this, he's almost right in saying there's no sporty v6 sedans anymore, but I can think of a few. The Toyota Camry TRD is almost what this Ford Mondeo was back in its time, and that Acura TLX-S sure can get going. Lexus has also said they will be making an F-sport version of the ES, which should be interesting, and that's even something that has come out recently, not going away.
@K M that's not necessarily the case, yes we have longer roads and heavier cars, but turbocharged I4s make more power than naturally aspirated V6s, so it's not a power issue. The reason V6s are still used is because we are stubborn and don't want smaller engines. My V8 Lexus may have less power than a turbocharged I4 today, but I prefer my V8 because it's a big V8, simple and reliable.
@@kj64gaming19 thats what i said. Torque, i said nothing about power. Torque and yes big engine go brr, plus as you said simplicity, yall hate anything modern thats why big v8s and push rod engines still rule over there while the rest of the world have ohc
Transverse layout with a V-engine is a nightmare to maintain, but i love my Volvo S80 with a V8. The sound when accelerating is just amazing! I love it when people hear the growl of the engine and the acceleration from a traffic light. One of the best cars ever made.
I'm jealous!* An S80 V8 is one of the ultimate sleepers, though through the corner it's certainly a boat anchor. Sadly most people with one for sale know exactly what they have. I'd move heaven and earth for one. *Casually I mean. I'm not actually envious at all and I hope you enjoy every mile in it :D
@@clipshark1 yes it did, cos I had one. Had it stage 1 remapped, RS clutch and flywheel, better wastegate etc. The look on people's faces when you out accelerated them from traffic lights and you're in a people carrier... Priceless!
I still have one: 2011 Taurus SHO. Transverse, twin turbo V6. Only there’s a prop shaft running to the back to drive the rear wheels but it’s primarily a front drove car. I actually love it.
i never cared much for them due to not having a manual trans option and being awd only. but they make power. id take an older sho manual even a v8 bubble sho
@@fordman2288 this is the 3rd I’ve owned. 1989 and 1995. Both with the Yamaha V6. Both manual transmission. I know this will sound controversial but… you don’t want a manual in this car. The 6 speed auto shifts fast and kicks down easily and it has a surprisingly responsive paddle shift. I like manuals too (I also own an FRS- U.S. GT86) but this is one car I wouldn’t want a manual in. Never mind that the manuals in the older cars weren’t all that great to begin with- they were just better than the abysmal automatics of the era. But a 3200-3400 car with a manual is OK. A 4300-4400 car with a manual is cruel and unusual punishment. This also has 2 turbos. The auto is nice to hide the lag. :)
I'm not sure they did. the mk5 Mondeo I'm not sure about but I have a mk4 Mondeo with the 2.5 turbo 5 cylinder from the focus st. Ford did the mk4 with the engine but just seemed to keep it quiet
These are still common and available in North America. Toyota Camry, Lexus ES currently have a V6 option. Even the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima was available with a V6 until 2017. The former three having a 3.5L V6.
That engine was actually a GM Holden designed V6 which was then reworked by Saab to support Turbos. Once this was done and due to the GM ownership of Saab. The engine was passed onto Vauxhall for use in the Vectra VXR.
SSSHHHHhhhhhh godsake stop telling people about SAABS, they've all forgotten them so we can enjoy our little secret!! imagine if he got his hands on a V6T xwd 93 wagon wee little fella would need to change his pants
I had a Mercury Cougar with the engine swapped from a Contour SVT (Our Mondeo ST200) so I love every vid you do with this car almost as much as I loved that variable intake that kicks in at 3450 RPM over 50% throttle BTW, feels like VTEC Seeing that intake manifold really brings me back, fun fact it was the very first production part to use extrusion honing
I had a probe for a while, fantastic little car, it had a surprising amount of torque, you could easily overtake someone in 5th without shifting back. it felt like it should have had a 6 speed. unfortunately I found out the hard way that baffling in sump was non existent by taking it on a very spirited mountain drive. it only lived for about 50km after that.
I agree the Duratec engines sounded great. The 2.5L in that was also used in the SVT Contour and had camshafts designed by Cosworth. They can also be swapped to a 3.0L Duratec 30 with no other changes and yet make more power. They flow that well. The Duratec 25 is one of the best engines ever made imo, and should have been used as an SHO motor.
I still have my 1999 Buick Regal GS with a supercharged transverse 3.8L V6. I love it. Just a bit of a pain for things like replacing the spark plugs on the bank by the firewall. My friend's 3.2L Yamaha V6 in his 1994 Ford Taurus SHO is fantastic when it works.
Nice video, many thanks. You forgot, or perhaps don't know about the Mazda 2.5l front drive V6. We had them in New Zealand as a 626 and the rebadged Paul Radisich (Ford) Telstar's were an absolute weapon and very fun to drive. They were 120 odd Kw (160 HP, though many people thought they were considerably more powerful) and the car weighed in at 1200Kg, all had a 5 speed manual transaxle. The best thing about them was the way they revved out to a red line of about 7k.
8:24 the mk4 mondeo (after the ST220) never had a true 'ST' variant, but it was possible to get hold of with a 2.5L turbo 5 cylinder like seen in the focus ST225.
Had an ST24 as a hire car for work for a trip from Bristol to Cumbria - probably the most fun I've had in a saloon up to now (though my Saab 9-3 twin turbo comes close). The harmonics of the 4 valves per cylinder certainly did not harm the drive :)
My parents still have their 6G74 powered 2001 Mitsubishi Magna transverse V6. An ex fleet vehicle, we recently met (by chance) a couple of the staff who used to drive it. 20 YEARS after it was sold, they said it was still the best car their employer had ever had; one of them even offered to buy it.
Great to see the Mondeo back in action, also rare now anything with a manual transmission, I'm still hanging on to my 6 speed manual diesel turbo Forester 😋
I have large hands. It took me almost 2 hours to change the plugs and wires on my '03 Buick Century. Had to keep stopping to massage the blood back into my fingers.
I fell in love with the Citroen Xantia Activa V6 from the movie Ronin. Those are still insanely fast point-to-point. The Citroen XM and Peugeot 405/605 were pretty cool as well.
Mention should be made of the GM Cavalier V6, with its unique con-rod big end bearing caps (for stability), and the oil to water heat exchanger in the middle of the engine vee, which works in both directions (to heat the oil quicker on a cold day).
What!? No loving for my 94 Ford Probe GT? It had a Ford, 2.5 liter, transverse V6. Ok, it was actually a Mazda and only put out 164 Hp, but it was a lot of fun. Learned all about trail braking with that thing, otherwise it would plow through every corner at speed. I figured the mileage was the main culprit for this package's demise, but thought you'd include the challenges servicing something with that much engine in such a small space. Swapping the timing belt was a nightmare.
The earliest memories of me liking cars was in the backseat of my mom's 2001 Maxima. Can't remember if it had a 3.0 or 3.3 transverse v6, but it was a little ripper
Had the same engine in my Mondeo Mk3, even with the horrible fuel consumption and bad handling, it proved to be a simple robust and extremely fun car to drive around.
It is true in other countries, but NOT in the US. We still have many vehicles here in the US that still have a transverse V6, mostly family sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and minivans.
My mom had a Toyota Venza V6, and only in the last two years of ownership I learned that it was a transversal V6, and I always loved that car for its odd styling and huge cabin, 3 years after she sold it, I find myself searching for one as my first car.
I think the last transverse V6 that I know of is the Opel / Vauxhall Insignia OPC/VXR... A 2.8L turbo transverse V6 All-wheel-drive. And we all know how that has gone...
Had a 1991 Buick Regal with a 3800 V6 which was made transverse for it's front wheel config. Thing was a powerhouse. It finally died after about 17 years of service. Would love to have another.
It was a transversely mounted TT V6 that got me into cars (The 6g72). It's a shame not many companies do this anymore. Not everyone wants a Turbo 2.0L 4-Banger.
problem you got though is most people want 2ltr turbo (or can only afford the 2ltr turbo) and as soon as a company sees that and v6 is not really selling, they going to drop the not selling one and everyone else will need to lump it.
My 1st Transverse V6 was a 1979 Renault 30 TX 2.7 V6i. With the well known PRV V6. I was only 17 and it was my first car !. Back in the days when a 17yr old could drive a V6.
Regarding the point on turbo 4-cyl. You seem to forget the GM LP9 engine used for example in SAAB and Vauxhall/Opel (B284E/L and Z28NET respectfully). A very last hurrah for transverse V6 with turbo added on it if you ask me. Fun and very "humble" engines with decent soundtrack to them. And fairly easily tuneable.
??? they still have them in SUVs here in the states, the big 3 dont really make cars anymore so there not in there for that reason. The Pontiac GTP with the 3800 supercharged engine was awesome back in the day.
In NA the GM WBody 3800 family (Grand Prix, Regal) sold tons. The supercharged variants were the best of the lot. They were all used up and now as rare as hens teeth. One of the best engines gm ever made.
It is very interesting to hear automotive opinions from across the pond. Has been the case for almost 30 years for me. The information islands or opinions of locality are very stark in contrast to reality here in the states.
I still remember years ago someone who had one of these near me. Me and my mates were in a car one day and this was behind and then overtook us on the bypass at what seemed warp speed. We were in awe of these cars ever since. 😎
As I recall, the guys liked the Outback with the flat 6, which is no longer available. And yea, many transverse V6s here in the US. Especially if you count minivans and crossovers.
We had a Citroën Xantia V6 - which was an great car to drive when everything was going well. The problem was the high underbonnet temperatures which made anything plastic brittle, and the amazing (when working well) but complicated hydropneumatic suspension had lots of plastic pipes...
V6 Toyotas of the 90s/00s are seriously underrated. The 1mzfe is almost a 1uz missing 2 cylinders. A v6 Camry will do 140mph fully loaded and they cost next to nothing in the US.
@@SnoopDoggyDoge the gear drive on the cams in the head looks pretty much the same. i think its called a scissor gear setup?? but it also has that smooth feel and quiet running sound like a UZ has probably from that.
I must have missed the memo. Transverse V6 is everywhere, and with the growing popularity of softroader front wheel drive SUVs it is the most popular engine choice.
I had the last year for ford fusions v6 transverse. 2012 ford fusion 3.0 sel. But totaled it shortly after I got it. Now several years later I have a 2010 fusion with the 2.5 l na 4 cylinder as my work car. Instead of driving my 11 f150 or 2017 f350 6.7. The 4 cylinder fusion may I say is as fun to drive as the v6. The thing just revs so quick.
I owned not one, but TWO, Ford Contours (I think) the US version of the Mondeo. Very basic versions, but they were virtually bullet-proof except for water pumps. They had great gas mileage and had surprising pep. I’d never buy another one - but they were great for a little family of 4 at the time.
I had a 96 Ford Contour which is the same car here in the US. It only had that 2 L twin-cam four cylinder.. I think it was around 130 HP. Although from a dead stop it was not fast but for entering onto a freeway is where it really show its ability. I have a 2015 Mustang but that Contour had much more comfortable seats and a ride like a car much larger than it was. But the mustang does have 19 inch wheels with no side walls and much stiffer suspension which I'm sure contributes to a much harsher ride.
My kids chose for their first car (and contributed a significant amount to the purchase) a 2004 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L AWD with a 5-speed manual. That 2.5L is a sweet little engine, and the car itself is the closest you could get to the "unicorn" referred to in the video in the US, as it was based on the contemporaneous Mondeo. Is it a "real" Jaguar? Yes and no, but it's fun to drive and has "The Leaper."
All were 4 cylinder after the mk3... Except for the mk4 prefacelift, which had the best engine of all generations - a volvo 2.5 turbo inline 5. All the power and character of old with great potential and criminally underrated. I've had 2 so far. They are amazing cars and almost nobody knows they were fitted from factory with the same engine as a focus st mk2.
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Me father in law got a 2000 Proton/Mitsubishi Perdana/Galant V6 quad cam 2.0 n.a. Not sure you familiar with it.
In Australia we also got the locally built transverse V6 in Mitsubishi Magna and 380. Very underrated car(s) and engine but working on that rear bank of cylinders (even to change plugs) was a nightmare.
Changing a timing belt on a V6 Magna hurt my soul… permanently lol
i had a gto twinturbo, transverse v6tt awd, working on the rear heads and turbos etc near impossible
Over here in the US, we still have the Toyota Camry V6, Nissan Maxima, Lexus ES, and Acura TLX-S still have transverse V6s, though there are a couple CUV/SUV's that are AWD or FWD that are transverse, but not even remotely sporty.
Yeah I was confused when I saw the title cause over here we have more transverse V6s than longitudinal ones it seems.
Adding on to this, he's almost right in saying there's no sporty v6 sedans anymore, but I can think of a few. The Toyota Camry TRD is almost what this Ford Mondeo was back in its time, and that Acura TLX-S sure can get going. Lexus has also said they will be making an F-sport version of the ES, which should be interesting, and that's even something that has come out recently, not going away.
Because in the US yall have higher highway speeds and require more torque because yall cars are generally heavier so thats why hall still have v6s
@K M that's not necessarily the case, yes we have longer roads and heavier cars, but turbocharged I4s make more power than naturally aspirated V6s, so it's not a power issue. The reason V6s are still used is because we are stubborn and don't want smaller engines. My V8 Lexus may have less power than a turbocharged I4 today, but I prefer my V8 because it's a big V8, simple and reliable.
@@kj64gaming19 thats what i said. Torque, i said nothing about power. Torque and yes big engine go brr, plus as you said simplicity, yall hate anything modern thats why big v8s and push rod engines still rule over there while the rest of the world have ohc
Transverse layout with a V-engine is a nightmare to maintain, but i love my Volvo S80 with a V8. The sound when accelerating is just amazing! I love it when people hear the growl of the engine and the acceleration from a traffic light. One of the best cars ever made.
I'm jealous!* An S80 V8 is one of the ultimate sleepers, though through the corner it's certainly a boat anchor. Sadly most people with one for sale know exactly what they have. I'd move heaven and earth for one.
*Casually I mean. I'm not actually envious at all and I hope you enjoy every mile in it :D
Mk4 mondeo's were available with 5 cylinder turbo engines....its the volvo lump. I have the estate version which is very nice
I was thinking this after the ST220, the 2.5t. It's a great engine!
Little known fact but the Kuga got that 5 cyl too albeit detuned to 200 bhp
@@Buck3366 think the s-max got it as well was an option for a few models if i recall
@@clipshark1 yes it did, cos I had one. Had it stage 1 remapped, RS clutch and flywheel, better wastegate etc. The look on people's faces when you out accelerated them from traffic lights and you're in a people carrier... Priceless!
Absolutely love my 156 v6. Nothing I've driven comes close to it in terms of pure smiles per mile!
I still have one: 2011 Taurus SHO. Transverse, twin turbo V6. Only there’s a prop shaft running to the back to drive the rear wheels but it’s primarily a front drove car. I actually love it.
i never cared much for them due to not having a manual trans option and being awd only. but they make power. id take an older sho manual even a v8 bubble sho
@@fordman2288 this is the 3rd I’ve owned. 1989 and 1995. Both with the Yamaha V6. Both manual transmission. I know this will sound controversial but… you don’t want a manual in this car.
The 6 speed auto shifts fast and kicks down easily and it has a surprisingly responsive paddle shift. I like manuals too (I also own an FRS- U.S. GT86) but this is one car I wouldn’t want a manual in. Never mind that the manuals in the older cars weren’t all that great to begin with- they were just better than the abysmal automatics of the era. But a 3200-3400 car with a manual is OK. A 4300-4400 car with a manual is cruel and unusual punishment. This also has 2 turbos. The auto is nice to hide the lag. :)
a lot of highway patrol
Ford really missed the mark by not including an ST variant of the last few Mondeos
I believe they did their market research
I'm not sure they did. the mk5 Mondeo I'm not sure about but I have a mk4 Mondeo with the 2.5 turbo 5 cylinder from the focus st. Ford did the mk4 with the engine but just seemed to keep it quiet
v true wish they had i would move up to mk4 -5 but stlines and the 4 pots dont do it for me
The mk 3 Mondeo ST220 didn't sell as well as they thought it would.
They did. Just not for Europe. The Ford SVT Contour used this motor and it was a sleeper.
These are still common and available in North America. Toyota Camry, Lexus ES currently have a V6 option. Even the Honda Accord and Nissan Altima was available with a V6 until 2017. The former three having a 3.5L V6.
Having a sebring with transverse engine was a nightmare. I hated it. Maintenance was insane.
I can believe it.
Doubt on that. I had an Chrysler Grand Voyager with small 3.3 V6. Hated it.
Spark plugs :)
Want to replace a water pump? Gotta take out the whole engine. Wanna change the battery? Have to take off a wheel... ridiculous.
@@yannyyansen9743 want to change a clutch 😢
I had an MG ZS180 V6, one of the best handling cars ive ever driven, and it was so fun and pure, definitely a car id own again in a heartbeat
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My favorite transverse V6 is the 2.8 Turbo in later Saabs. Awesome cars
I was just coming here to say this very thing - Currently driving a 2011 95 V6 XWD, magic car.
That engine was actually a GM Holden designed V6 which was then reworked by Saab to support Turbos. Once this was done and due to the GM ownership of Saab. The engine was passed onto Vauxhall for use in the Vectra VXR.
Excellent excellent car
SSSHHHHhhhhhh godsake stop telling people about SAABS, they've all forgotten them so we can enjoy our little secret!! imagine if he got his hands on a V6T xwd 93 wagon wee little fella would need to change his pants
Another fan of the V6 in my Saab Turbo X. Coupled with XWD it is a very capable car.
I had a Mercury Cougar with the engine swapped from a Contour SVT (Our Mondeo ST200) so I love every vid you do with this car almost as much as I loved that variable intake that kicks in at 3450 RPM over 50% throttle BTW, feels like VTEC
Seeing that intake manifold really brings me back, fun fact it was the very first production part to use extrusion honing
The Mazda KL transverse V6 from the Ford Probe and Mazda MX-6 and 626 is a brilliant little engine, I have the final KL-G4 variant from the 99-02 626.
I had a probe for a while, fantastic little car, it had a surprising amount of torque, you could easily overtake someone in 5th without shifting back. it felt like it should have had a 6 speed.
unfortunately I found out the hard way that baffling in sump was non existent by taking it on a very spirited mountain drive. it only lived for about 50km after that.
I agree the Duratec engines sounded great. The 2.5L in that was also used in the SVT Contour and had camshafts designed by Cosworth. They can also be swapped to a 3.0L Duratec 30 with no other changes and yet make more power. They flow that well.
The Duratec 25 is one of the best engines ever made imo, and should have been used as an SHO motor.
i had a zt 190, loved it, very smooth.
I still have my 1999 Buick Regal GS with a supercharged transverse 3.8L V6. I love it. Just a bit of a pain for things like replacing the spark plugs on the bank by the firewall. My friend's 3.2L Yamaha V6 in his 1994 Ford Taurus SHO is fantastic when it works.
The Mitsubishi Galant VR4 EC5A and the 3000gt! Seriously underrated I think the FTO was also transverse
The FTO sure was. The Legnum too, a 6A12 in the FTO and 6A13TT in the legnum.
Nice video, many thanks. You forgot, or perhaps don't know about the Mazda 2.5l front drive V6. We had them in New Zealand as a 626 and the rebadged Paul Radisich (Ford) Telstar's were an absolute weapon and very fun to drive. They were 120 odd Kw (160 HP, though many people thought they were considerably more powerful) and the car weighed in at 1200Kg, all had a 5 speed manual transaxle. The best thing about them was the way they revved out to a red line of about 7k.
GM had the transverse supercharged 3.8l in the late 90’s-early 00’s. My buddy has the ‘16 taurus sho w a transverse turbo 3.5l.
I had a Pontiac TransSport 3800 which was a 1988 and that was transverse V6 as well.
Yes, I own a 1999 GTP with the SC 3800. Very nice boat of car.
8:24 the mk4 mondeo (after the ST220) never had a true 'ST' variant, but it was possible to get hold of with a 2.5L turbo 5 cylinder like seen in the focus ST225.
Had an ST24 as a hire car for work for a trip from Bristol to Cumbria - probably the most fun I've had in a saloon up to now (though my Saab 9-3 twin turbo comes close). The harmonics of the 4 valves per cylinder certainly did not harm the drive :)
My parents still have their 6G74 powered 2001 Mitsubishi Magna transverse V6. An ex fleet vehicle, we recently met (by chance) a couple of the staff who used to drive it.
20 YEARS after it was sold, they said it was still the best car their employer had ever had; one of them even offered to buy it.
My Mazda MX-3 has a V6 transverse from a ford probe. love it to bits.
Great to see the Mondeo back in action, also rare now anything with a manual transmission, I'm still hanging on to my 6 speed manual diesel turbo Forester 😋
It’s almost impossible to change the spark plugs that face the firewall.
Toyota Camry V6 is transverse.
Love your work 👍
I have large hands. It took me almost 2 hours to change the plugs and wires on my '03 Buick Century. Had to keep stopping to massage the blood back into my fingers.
So many cars from the mid - late 90s to early 00s are on my wishlists, man i miss that era.
I love this engine in my Ford Contour. The Duratec lasted in its 3 liter size until 2012 in various US Ford's.
As far as I'm concerned every Ecoboost V6 is really a dura-boost
Jaguar also used the duratec albeit not transversely mounted until 2012 in the the XF
@@Thanos.m The Jaguar X-Type used a version of the Duratec 25 mounted transversely. My son has a 2004 model with a 5-speed manual.
@@derekaldrich330 The X-Type was a rebodied Mk 3 Mondeo.
I had a Trasverse V6 in a proton perdana, (the engine being a Mitsubishi 6A12). It was a smooth motor with a ton of torque, but was a thirsty beast.
Just bought a Alfa 147 GTA, it’s an absolute dream to own a transverse V6 Busso legend!
Congratulations! The car is a keeper, they climb in value as well.
I'd love a video about the ST220
I fell in love with the Citroen Xantia Activa V6 from the movie Ronin. Those are still insanely fast point-to-point. The Citroen XM and Peugeot 405/605 were pretty cool as well.
‘The really handsome renault safrane’ WHAT
I had 4 V6 Mondeos. Three 2.5's and a 3.0. Loved them.
Mention should be made of the GM Cavalier V6, with its unique con-rod big end bearing caps (for stability), and the oil to water heat exchanger in the middle of the engine vee, which works in both directions (to heat the oil quicker on a cold day).
What!? No loving for my 94 Ford Probe GT? It had a Ford, 2.5 liter, transverse V6. Ok, it was actually a Mazda and only put out 164 Hp, but it was a lot of fun. Learned all about trail braking with that thing, otherwise it would plow through every corner at speed. I figured the mileage was the main culprit for this package's demise, but thought you'd include the challenges servicing something with that much engine in such a small space. Swapping the timing belt was a nightmare.
The earliest memories of me liking cars was in the backseat of my mom's 2001 Maxima. Can't remember if it had a 3.0 or 3.3 transverse v6, but it was a little ripper
I just bought a 6th gen Nissan maxima 3.5SL as my first car, absolutely love the Vq35de in it
4DSC (4 Door Sport Car)
You forgot to mention the legendary Vauxhall Vectra GSI V6 !!!
And the calibra v6, 60 in 2nd 90 in 3rd and still pulling! Not that I tried of course officer 😉😁
Had the same engine in my Mondeo Mk3, even with the horrible fuel consumption and bad handling, it proved to be a simple robust and extremely fun car to drive around.
It is true in other countries, but NOT in the US. We still have many vehicles here in the US that still have a transverse V6, mostly family sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and minivans.
Had a little Mazda MX3, engine swaped to 2.5 liter for 20 years..... Was fun...Miss it...
My mom had a Toyota Venza V6, and only in the last two years of ownership I learned that it was a transversal V6, and I always loved that car for its odd styling and huge cabin, 3 years after she sold it, I find myself searching for one as my first car.
6:40 The focus ST170 with it's 2.0L 4 cylinder engine also has a dual stage inlet, but it opens at 6000rpm and redlines at 7200rpm
The Outback is not only still around, it’s still immensely popular
I love the sound of V6 engines.
While I not sure it would be considered performance, but the TRD Camrys still come with the 2GR with AWD and 300 hp
TRD camry isn't AWD but it is a transverse V6. Definitely performance.
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Strange fact.. acura legend is fwd with a v6 mounted longitudinally. Only car ive ever seen that on.
I think the last transverse V6 that I know of is the Opel / Vauxhall Insignia OPC/VXR... A 2.8L turbo transverse V6 All-wheel-drive. And we all know how that has gone...
Had a 1991 Buick Regal with a 3800 V6 which was made transverse for it's front wheel config. Thing was a powerhouse. It finally died after about 17 years of service. Would love to have another.
The vr6 12 valve is one of the best sounding 6 cylinder engines made
Especially with a BMC intake and a milltek exhaust
Not even close
My dad had a Mk.1 SHO, he absolutely loved it
It was a transversely mounted TT V6 that got me into cars (The 6g72). It's a shame not many companies do this anymore. Not everyone wants a Turbo 2.0L 4-Banger.
Lol, ever tried to do maintenance on that engine?
Yes, it is a pain in the rear I will admit. However once it's done, I feel like it's all worth it seeing it back on the road.
I had a 1999 Mitsubishi Pajero Powered by the 6G74 V6 and it was beautiful
problem you got though is most people want 2ltr turbo (or can only afford the 2ltr turbo) and as soon as a company sees that and v6 is not really selling, they going to drop the not selling one and everyone else will need to lump it.
First Gen Volvo XC60 was a transverse turbo straight six.... whoever did the the packaging on it deserves a gold star.
My old man had a ZT-T 190 and the 2.5 V6 in that was silky smooth and it sounded awesome! I miss that car tbh!
My 1st Transverse V6 was a 1979 Renault 30 TX 2.7 V6i. With the well known PRV V6. I was only 17 and it was my first car !. Back in the days when a 17yr old could drive a V6.
8:20 Apparently you are unaware of the Volvo-engined 2.5 I5 turbocharged Mondeos. :)
I had 3.0 GTV V6, it was hooligan of a car 💪
I once drove a Mitsubishi FTO with screaming 2 Litre V6, lovely!
the j35 in the 07-08 Acura TL Type-S is an absolute gem. especially paired with the 6 speed manual. Love mine
Regarding the point on turbo 4-cyl. You seem to forget the GM LP9 engine used for example in SAAB and Vauxhall/Opel (B284E/L and Z28NET respectfully). A very last hurrah for transverse V6 with turbo added on it if you ask me. Fun and very "humble" engines with decent soundtrack to them. And fairly easily tuneable.
??? they still have them in SUVs here in the states, the big 3 dont really make cars anymore so there not in there for that reason. The Pontiac GTP with the 3800 supercharged engine was awesome back in the day.
Never in my life I thought I would hear the words “Mondego” and “unicorn” in the same sentence!
In NA the GM WBody 3800 family (Grand Prix, Regal) sold tons. The supercharged variants were the best of the lot. They were all used up and now as rare as hens teeth. One of the best engines gm ever made.
It is very interesting to hear automotive opinions from across the pond. Has been the case for almost 30 years for me. The information islands or opinions of locality are very stark in contrast to reality here in the states.
I still remember years ago someone who had one of these near me. Me and my mates were in a car one day and this was behind and then overtook us on the bypass at what seemed warp speed. We were in awe of these cars ever since. 😎
I had a couple of ford probes and a ST24 and loved them.
Heck yeah, love that KL in the probe.
I owned a 2.5 liter Ford Cougar. It was a great car!
Thanks, dude now i have a new dream car
Ford Cougar needs more love on UA-cam.
Transverse V6’s like the one in my Acura MDX are so hard to work on
As I recall, the guys liked the Outback with the flat 6, which is no longer available.
And yea, many transverse V6s here in the US. Especially if you count minivans and crossovers.
outback is actually longitudinal, but the engine is pretty compact at about the size of a transverse 4 cylinder.
We had a Citroën Xantia V6 - which was an great car to drive when everything was going well. The problem was the high underbonnet temperatures which made anything plastic brittle, and the amazing (when working well) but complicated hydropneumatic suspension had lots of plastic pipes...
V6 Toyotas of the 90s/00s are seriously underrated. The 1mzfe is almost a 1uz missing 2 cylinders. A v6 Camry will do 140mph fully loaded and they cost next to nothing in the US.
what makes the 1mz close to a 1uz? just outta curiousity
@@SnoopDoggyDoge the gear drive on the cams in the head looks pretty much the same. i think its called a scissor gear setup?? but it also has that smooth feel and quiet running sound like a UZ has probably from that.
Had to go out and check my Maxima's transverse V6 was still there! It still is.
I had no idea these even existed, what a cool car!! 👍🏻🖤🏴☠️
I have a 2004 Hyundai Tiburon GK V6 coupe which has a 2.7,and I love it 😀
My 2.5 turbo Mondeo is a beauty, shame it was never called an ST though
I must have missed the memo. Transverse V6 is everywhere, and with the growing popularity of softroader front wheel drive SUVs it is the most popular engine choice.
I loved my VW Corrado VR6 with its silky smooth 2.9 V6 engine. Sounded awesome as well.
I had the last year for ford fusions v6 transverse. 2012 ford fusion 3.0 sel. But totaled it shortly after I got it. Now several years later I have a 2010 fusion with the 2.5 l na 4 cylinder as my work car. Instead of driving my 11 f150 or 2017 f350 6.7. The 4 cylinder fusion may I say is as fun to drive as the v6. The thing just revs so quick.
Out of that list you didn't mention the Nobel M12 series which if I'm not mistaken also uses the same engine (well casings) as your Mondeo...
Citroen C5 V6 Gen 1 and 2 had transverse.
Low end gearing became a struggle in the automatic versions, as the throttle would loose power.
I owned not one, but TWO, Ford Contours (I think) the US version of the Mondeo. Very basic versions, but they were virtually bullet-proof except for water pumps. They had great gas mileage and had surprising pep. I’d never buy another one - but they were great for a little family of 4 at the time.
You forgot to include the 2.5 and 3.0 V6 Jaguar X-Type in your list, and those ARE 4 wheel drive
I've had straight 4s & 6s & V8s BUT the nicest engine ever was my little 2.5 V6 Alfa (While it worked)
A great video and I found it funny that your talking about a Ford with a VW jacket on
One that comes fast to my memory is the Mazda MX3 who also came with a V6 and FWD
I had a 96 Ford Contour which is the same car here in the US. It only had that 2 L twin-cam four cylinder.. I think it was around 130 HP. Although from a dead stop it was not fast but for entering onto a freeway is where it really show its ability. I have a 2015 Mustang but that Contour had much more comfortable seats and a ride like a car much larger than it was. But the mustang does have 19 inch wheels with no side walls and much stiffer suspension which I'm sure contributes to a much harsher ride.
LOVE the Jacket.
I've a Volvo V60 Polestar which had a 3.0 turbo transverse V6 and 4WD
Brilliant video
My kids chose for their first car (and contributed a significant amount to the purchase) a 2004 Jaguar X-Type 2.5L AWD with a 5-speed manual. That 2.5L is a sweet little engine, and the car itself is the closest you could get to the "unicorn" referred to in the video in the US, as it was based on the contemporaneous Mondeo. Is it a "real" Jaguar? Yes and no, but it's fun to drive and has "The Leaper."
I might have to grab one of those dash cams! Also my mom had a Infiniti i30 with a transverse v6, it was a fun car for sure.
Nearly 200 quid 😬
Ahh yes the i30 aka luxury Nissan Maxima
All were 4 cylinder after the mk3... Except for the mk4 prefacelift, which had the best engine of all generations - a volvo 2.5 turbo inline 5. All the power and character of old with great potential and criminally underrated.
I've had 2 so far. They are amazing cars and almost nobody knows they were fitted from factory with the same engine as a focus st mk2.
Please add the Mitsubishi FTO 6A12 to your list of transverse v6 powered cars - hugely underrated but they come with an incredible soundtrack
Shout out to Mike for mentioning the Safrane. Never heard anyone aside from me and @petrolblog knowing that car
@@nstarmore mate how cool is the safrane biturbo? I'd love to have one so much
I'm sure you could get the newer Mondeo with the 2.5t out of the Focus ST in it, I've seen one somewhere, either that or some maniac swapped it
The dead dodo on Mauritius felt harder on me than the dead transverse V6, as a Dutchman….