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Volkswagen W12

(2002 model)

Brief specs of 2002 Volkswagen W12

coupé, W engine, 5982 cm3 / 365.0 cu in / 365.0 cu in, 447.0 kW / 599.4 hp / 599.4 hp @ 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm, 334.9 N·m / 247.0 lb·ft / 247.0 lb·ft, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 349 km/h / 217 mph / 217 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2002
ModelW12Issued until
SerieW12Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors
Bodywork typecoupéNumber of seats
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4560 mm / 179.5 in / 179.5 inTotal (curb) weight1251 kg / 2758 lb / 2758 lb
Width1930 mm / 76.0 in / 76.0 inDry weight
Height1110 mm / 43.7 in / 43.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3010 mm / 118.5 in / 118.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity55 l / 12.1 UK gal / 14.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.51  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.82 m2 / 19.6 sq ft / 19.6 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders
Engine TypeW engine (W-engine)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore
FuelStroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyEngine displacement5982 cm3 / 365.0 cu in / 365.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpMax. output power447.0 kW / 599.4 hp / 599.4 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque334.9 N·m / 247.0 lb·ft / 247.0 lb·ft at
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)122.2 kW / 163.8 hp / 163.8 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output74.7 kW/l / 1.642 bhp/cu in / 1.642 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque56.0 N·m/l / 0.49 lb·ft/cu in / 0.49 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed349 km/h / 217 mph / 217 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)3.80 s / 3.80 s / 3.80 sPower-to-weight ratio486.0 kW/ton / 368.2 bhp/ton / 368.2 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel 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 alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front275/40-ZR20Tyres rear165/70-R14
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen W12

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