(2001 model)
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | W12 Coupe | Issued until | |
| Serie | W12 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | fixed-head coupé | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Giugiaro | Cargo capacity (volume) | |
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4550 mm / 179.1 in / 179.1 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1920 mm / 75.6 in / 75.6 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| Height | 1100 mm / 43.3 in / 43.3 in | Total (curb) weight | 1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2630 mm / 103.5 in / 103.5 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | W engine | Total number of valves | 48 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Volkswagen | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 499.83 cm3/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 440.0 kW / 598.2 hp / 598.2 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 620.0 Nm / 457.3 lbft / 457.3 lbft at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 433.9 kW / 589.9 bhp / 589.9 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 98.4 kW/l / 2.192 bhp/cu in / 2.192 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 103.37 Nm/l / 0.904 lbft/cu in / 0.904 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 350 km/h / 218 mph / 218 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 491.67 kW/ton / 668.49 bhp/ton / 668.49 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 3.50 s / 3.50 s / 3.50 s | 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) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | middle | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.DW. | Suspension rear | I.DW. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 255/35 ZR 19 | Tyres rear | 275/40 ZR 19 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | 318 mm / 12.5 in / 12.5 in | Brake diameter rear | 318 mm / 12.5 in / 12.5 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen W12 Coupe
