Volkswagen W12 Coupe

At 5,800 rpm it develops a staggering 620 Newton metres of torque and its top speed is in excess of 350 km/h. The W12 Coup' truly is one of the most exclusive and fastest sports cars in the world. Running gear - Double wishbone suspension and Brembo brakes system The enormous power of the engine is transferred to the rear axle via a sequential and thus very fast shifting six-speed gearbox located behind the engine.

The contact to the road is made via specially developed 19" magnesium wheels with 255/35 ZR front tyres and 275/40 ZR rear tyres.

The sophisticated front and rear axle with double wishbone, numerous electronics modules, an ideal weight distribution of nearly 50:50 and an extended wheelbase of 2.63 metres ensure that the W12 Coup' is both fast and safe.

The scope of active safety systems includes the electronic stability program ESP and the traction control system TCS. The performance of these systems in the correction of the vehicle response is carried out not only via the brakes system, but also via the central engine management system.

At the same time electronic differential locks (EDL) ensure via the brakes that the wheels do not overspin at speeds under 40 km/h. Anybody wanting to drive the W12 Coup' on a racetrack can deactivate the electronic running gear systems. The basic concept of the brake system has been perfectly adapted to suit these situations. Ventilated Brembo brakes with a disc diameter of 318 millimetres have been fitted at the front and rear. The handbrake has been designed for comfortable standard production: it is activated electronically by pressing a button.

Design by Giugiaro - the body of the W12 Coup'

The shape of the long, flat W12 body is the work of one of the most famous automotive design studios in the world: Italdesign, Giugario.

Due to the monocoque construction and the location of the longitudinal engine fitted behind the passenger compartment, the front end of the vehicle could be kept extremely flat. With a length of 4.55 metres and at more than 1.92 metres wide, the W12 Coup' has a very impressive appearance due to its dimensions alone.

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