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(1997 model)
2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 48-valve W engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5584 cm3 / 340.8 cu in / 340.8 cu in, 313.2 kW / 420.0 hp / 420.0 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 530.0 N·m / 390.9 lb·ft / 390.9 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, automatic transmission, all wheel drive, 321 km/h / 200 mph / 200 mph top speed
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 1997 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | W12 | Issued until | |
| Serie | W12 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4020 l / 141.96 cu ft / 141.96 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4400 mm / 173.2 in / 173.2 in | Total (curb) weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1920 mm / 75.6 in / 75.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1100 mm / 43.3 in / 43.3 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2530 mm / 99.6 in / 99.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1620 mm / 63.8 in / 63.8 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.74 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | Frontal area (A) | 1.80 m2 / 19.3 sq ft / 19.3 sq ft (est.) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | W engine (W-engine) | Total number of valves | 48 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 81.0 mm / 3.19 in / 3.19 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 90.3 mm / 3.56 in / 3.56 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.9 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 5584 cm3 / 340.8 cu in / 340.8 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 465.33 cm3/cylinder / 28.396 cu in/cylinder / 28.396 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | |
| Sump | Max. output power | 313.2 kW / 420.0 hp / 420.0 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 530.0 N·m / 390.9 lb·ft / 390.9 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 125.3 kW / 168.0 hp / 168.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 56.1 kW/l / 1.233 bhp/cu in / 1.233 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 94.9 N·m/l / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in / 0.83 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 321 km/h / 200 mph / 200 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 350.0 kW/ton / 265.2 bhp/ton / 265.2 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | ||
| Range |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 235/50-R18 | Tyres rear | 235/50-R18 |
| Brakes front | disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen W12
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