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Volkswagen W12 Coupe

(2001 model)

Brief specs of 2001 Volkswagen W12 Coupe

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 48-valve W engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in, 440.0 kW / 590.0 hp / 590.0 hp @ 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm, 620.0 N·m / 457.3 lb·ft / 457.3 lb·ft @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, 350 km/h / 218 mph / 218 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2001
ModelW12 CoupeIssued until
SerieW12Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerGiugiaroCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4550 mm / 179.1 in / 179.1 inTotal (curb) weight1200 kg / 2646 lb / 2646 lb
Width1920 mm / 75.6 in / 75.6 inDry weight
Height1100 mm / 43.3 in / 43.3 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2630 mm / 103.5 in / 103.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity
Length/wheelbase ratio1.73  

Aerodynamics

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

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders12
Engine TypeW engine (W-engine)Total number of valves48
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyEFiEngine displacement5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity499.83 cm3/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio12.0 : 1
SumpMax. output power440.0 kW / 590.0 hp / 590.0 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque620.0 N·m / 457.3 lb·ft / 457.3 lb·ft at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)136.9 kW / 183.6 hp / 183.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output73.4 kW/l / 1.612 bhp/cu in / 1.612 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque103.4 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed350 km/h / 218 mph / 218 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio491.7 kW/ton / 372.5 bhp/ton / 372.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h3.50 s / 3.50 s / 3.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationmiddleEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbonesSuspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front255/35 ZR 19Tyres rear275/40 ZR 19
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front318 mm / 12.5 in / 12.5 inBrake diameter rear318 mm / 12.5 in / 12.5 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen W12 Coupe

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