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Volkswagen W12 Coupe -
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2001 Volkswagen W12 Coupe Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 2001 Volkswagen W12 Coupe

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bodywork
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Type2S FHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer Giugiaro
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2630 mm 103.5 in
Track front
rear
Length 4550 mm 179.1 in
Width 1920 mm 75.6 in
Height 1100 mm 43.3 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.73
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1200 kg 2646 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke
Cylinders W-12
Displacement 6 litre
5998 cc
(366.02 cu in)
Type SOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
48 valves in total
Construction
Sump
Compression ratio 12.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 598.2 PS (590.0 bhp) (440 kW)
@ 7000 rpm
Specific output 98.4 bhp/litre
1.61 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque 620.0 Nm (457 ft·lb) (63.2 kgm)
@ 5800 rpm
bmep 1299 kPa (188.4 psi)
Specific torque 103.37 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Manufacturer Volkswagen
Code
Main bearings 7
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio
Unitary capacity 499.83 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 3.50 s
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed 350 km/h (217 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 491.67 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Mid
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive  
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.DW.
rear I.DW.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front
rear
Tyresfront 255/35 ZR 19
rear 275/40 ZR 19
Brakes F/R

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 318 mm
rear318 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio

general
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RAC rating
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2001 Volkswagen W12 Coupe added 2001-10-29.
Last modified 2008-04-03.
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