
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | W12 |
| Generation | W12 Nardo (Concept) |
| Modification (Engine) | 6.0 W12 (600 Hp) |
| Start of production | 2001 year |
| End of production | 2004 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 20 l/100 km 11.8 US mpg 14.1 UK mpg 5 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg 25.7 UK mpg 9.1 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 3.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 3.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 3.3 sec |
| Maximum speed | 350 km/h 217.48 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 2 kg/Hp, 500 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 1.9 kg/Nm, 516.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 600 Hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 100 Hp/l |
| Torque | 620 Nm @ 5800 rpm. 457.29 lb.-ft. @ 5800 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 5998 cm3 366.02 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 12 |
| Engine configuration | W-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm 3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 90.3 mm 3.56 in. |
| Compression ratio | 12:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1200 kg 2645.55 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 63 l 16.64 US gal | 13.86 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4555 mm 179.33 in. |
| Width | 1920 mm 75.59 in. |
| Height | 1100 mm 43.31 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2630 mm 103.54 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 6 gears, manual transmission |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/35 R19 |
| Wheel rims size | 19 |

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