according to every firing order diagram cylinders 2,4,6 would be facing the front of the car but on my car 1,3,5 is in front.
The 3.8 is what you are describing:
3.8L engineFiring order: 1-2-3-4-5-6......Distributorless Ignition System
3.1 is : 2.8L, 3.1L and 3.4L enginesFiring order: 1-2-3-4-5-6......Distributorless Ignition System