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(2001 model)
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
| 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) | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4550 mm / 179.1 in / 179.1 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 | 2630 mm / 103.5 in / 103.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | ||
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | ||
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.73 |
| 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 | ||
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Unitary capacity | 499.83 cm3/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
| Sump | Max. output power | 440.0 kW / 590.0 hp / 590.0 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 620.0 N·m / 457.3 lb·ft / 457.3 lb·ft at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 136.9 kW / 183.6 hp / 183.6 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 73.4 kW/l / 1.612 bhp/cu in / 1.612 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 103.4 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 lb·ft/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 (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 491.7 kW/ton / 372.5 bhp/ton / 372.5 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) | ||
| 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 | Independent, Double wishbones | Suspension rear | Independent, Double wishbones |
| 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 |
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen W12 Coupe
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