Japanese-Market 1992 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 2.9L 5-Speed

Description

The Volkswagen Corrado was introduced in 1988 as a successor to the Scirocco. It was designed by Herbert Schäfer and manufactured by Karmann in Osnabrück, Germany.  

At its launch, the Corrado was available with two engine choices: a 1.8-liter 16-valve inline-four and a supercharged 1.8-liter eight-valve inline-four, known as the G60. In 1992, Volkswagen introduced the VR6 engine to the Corrado lineup. The VR6, short for "V-inline" in German, was a revolutionary engine design that featured a narrow 15-degree V-angle, compact enough for front-wheel-drive applications. This 2.8-liter engine produced 187 hp for the US, the rest of the world got the 2.9-liter 187 hp version. Either way the Corrado VR6 was one of swiftest front-wheel-drive cars of its time — it could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.4 seconds and had a top speed of 145 mph. 

As Britain’s Autocar magazine said of the Corrado VR6, “…the car retained the best front-drive chassis around, with abundant grip, impeccable balance and the ability to forgive any indiscretions.” This one was sold new in the Japan market, and while it has a few unique features required by Japan’s regulations, it is left-hand drive and has the desirable 2.9-liter engine. 

Highlights 

• Left-hand drive Corrado for Japanese market imported to US in 2020 

• Rest-of-World 2.9-liter VR6 rated at 187 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque 

• Five-speed manual transmission 

• Speed-Activated Rear Spoiler 

• Finished in Flash Red (LP3G) paint over gray “Red Dot” cloth interior 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report 

Features 

• Recent maintenance includes: 

  • New Lemforder front lower control arm bushings 

  • Rebuilt brake calipers 

  • New brake pads 

  • New front rotors 

  • New washer and expansion tanks 

  • New accessories belt and tensioner 

  • NGK spark plugs and cables 

  • New ignition coil 

  • OEM distributor 

  • OEM radiator fan wheel 

  • New battery 

  • New thermostat 

• 15-inch Speedline Alloy Wheels 

• 205/50 Hankook Ventus V2 Concept tires (2021 date) 

• Blaupunkt Cassette Stereo 

• Aftermarket door speakers 

• Aftermarket exhaust 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint chips on front 

• Mismatched paint on the left side, left front fender, and hood 

• Slight bend in parcel shelf 

Included 

• Manufacturer’s Literature 

• Partial Service Records 

• Paint meter readings 

• Two keys 

 Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1992 Volkswagen Corrado VR6 in Georgia since importation from Japan in 2020. The consignor reports, “the calipers were rebuilt, and the front rotors and front and rear brake pads were replaced in 2020, while work in 2022 included replacement of the tires, tie rod boots, lower control arms, and rear bushings. The air conditioning system was recharged in 2024.” It shows 116,369 km (about 72,308 miles) from new.