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W12 engine
The 6.0-liter W12 is a compact engine arrangement used in the Volkswagen / Audi AG vehicles, A8, Phaeton, and Continental GT and GTC. The "double-vee" arrangement allows for a small overall size in comparison with a tradition V- or Flat 12 engine. This engine made its debut in the 1999 Volkswagen W12 Nardo concept supercar. The arrangement is also used in the 4.0-liter W8 used in the 2004-2006 Volkswagen Passat and the 8.0-liter W16 of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4.
Technical
W12 Nardo |
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Dimensions |
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Displacement |
5.6-Liters |
Length |
20.1 inches |
Width |
27.6 inches |
Output |
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Horsepower |
420 @ 5800 RPM |
Torque |
390 @ 3000 RPM |
A8L W12 |
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Type |
DOHC aluminum alloy 15 degree V-angle and 72 degree |
Dimensions |
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Displacement |
6.0-Liters (366 cu. in.) |
Bore |
3.31 inches (84 mm) |
Stroke |
3.55 inches (90.2 mm) |
Compression Ratio |
11.0 : 1 |
Output |
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Horsepower |
450 @ 6200 RPM |
Torque (lb-ft) |
428 @ 4000-4700 RPM |
VW Phaeton W12 |
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Type |
DOHC aluminum alloy 15 degree V-angle and 72 degree |
Dimensions |
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Displacement |
6.0-Liters (366 cu. in.) |
Bore |
3.31 inches (84 mm) |
Stroke |
3.55 inches (90.2 mm) |
Compression Ratio |
10.8 : 1 |
Output |
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Horsepower |
444 @ 6000 RPM |
Torque (lb-ft) |
406 @ 3250 RPM |
Bentley Continental Flying Spur/Continental GT/Continental GTC W12 |
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Type |
DOHC aluminum alloy 15 degree V-angle and 72 degree |
Dimensions |
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Displacement |
6.0-Liters (366 cu. in.) |
Bore |
3.31 inches (84 mm) |
Stroke |
3.55 inches (90.2 mm) |
Compression Ratio |
9.0 : 1 |
Output |
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Horsepower |
552 (560PS/411kW) @ 6100 RPM |
Torque (lb-ft) |
479 (650Nm) @ 1600 RPM |