WTF VW?!
10-20-2004, 07:35 PM
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WTF VW?!
Check this out!
Its called the W12 Coupe.
Geez go VW, first they come out with the wicked R32 Golf, that 6 speed Jetta, the uber luxourious Der Pheaton and now...this
GM needs one of these! ha!
Its called the W12 Coupe.
Geez go VW, first they come out with the wicked R32 Golf, that 6 speed Jetta, the uber luxourious Der Pheaton and now...this
GM needs one of these! ha!
10-20-2004, 07:43 PM
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the engine on that thing is what'* so freaky....forget V-6, this is the W-12!
(from VW press release)
"The basic layout of the W12 engine is made up of two very thin V6 four-valve modules which are configured at an angle of 72 degrees with a joint crankshaft with seven main bearings to make up a V-V arrangement, i.e. a "W". The cylinder angle is just 15 degrees Within the two V6 banks. This makes the construction, which is very compact in comparison to V12 engines, possible."
(from VW press release)
"The basic layout of the W12 engine is made up of two very thin V6 four-valve modules which are configured at an angle of 72 degrees with a joint crankshaft with seven main bearings to make up a V-V arrangement, i.e. a "W". The cylinder angle is just 15 degrees Within the two V6 banks. This makes the construction, which is very compact in comparison to V12 engines, possible."
10-20-2004, 07:58 PM
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That'* old, I remember seeing those pics back in '00. My cuz who'* a big vdub fan knew about this in 2000. I don't think it'* been released yet.. there would be lots of advertisments! However, I think it is kinda like the GT-40 type thing.. it is publically available, but really only good for racers.
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10-20-2004, 08:24 PM
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Didn't this thing get canceled due to feared competition and cannibalization among Porsche and Lamborghini, both companies under the VW AG empire?
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