What cars have a W12 engine?

The first production car to use the W12 engine was the 2001 Audi A8 (D2). Other cars to use the W12 engine are the 2003–present Bentley
Bentley
Bentley Motors Limited is a British designer, manufacturer and marketer of luxury cars and SUVs. Headquartered in Crewe, England, the company was founded as Bentley Motors Limited by W. O.
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Continental GT, 2005-present Bentley Continental Flying Spur, 2015–present Bentley Bentayga, 2004-2011 Volkswagen Phaeton
Volkswagen Phaeton
The Volkswagen Phaeton ( /ˈfeɪtən/ FAY-tən) (Typ 3D) is a full-size luxury sedan/saloon manufactured by the German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen, described by Volkswagen as their "premium class" vehicle.
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W12 and the 2005-2010 Volkswagen Touareg W12.
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Is W12 better than V12?

The W12's crankshaft is 158 mm shorter and stiffer than the V12's. Furthermore, this crankshaft is simpler and lighter. The W12 engine front section is wider. The crankshaft of the W12 has a minimum safety factor that is 30% lower than the V12's under the same operating conditions (18000 rpm, bmep=13 bar).
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How much HP does a W12 engine have?

It had a capacity of 24 litres (1,465 cu in) and produced 336–671 kW (450–900 hp).
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Is a W12 engine a V12?

V12 Vs W12

The first difference is in the configuration, the W12 is arranged in a 'W' shape. Whereas, the V12 are the traditional 'V' shape engines. Moreover, the V12 engines have two cylinder banks and the W12 have four-cylinder banks that impact smoothness.
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What car has a 12-cylinder engine?

There haven't been many V12 SUVs. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan, which uses the same mega-smooth 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 as every other Rolls, is the only one on this list.
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The W12 Engine - The Science EXPLAINED



Is a V12 bigger than a V8?

Size. Continuing the list of V12 Vs V8 engine, V8s are larger and heavier in size. One reason for this is that it contains heavyweight crankshaft balance to maintain the weight of cylinders. Furthermore, the complex crankshaft design for reducing vibrations increases the number of engine parts.
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Is there a car with V24 engine?

Fiat AS.

This V24 aero engine was built in the early 1930s to power the Macchi M.C. 72 aeroplane, which was intended to compete in the 1931 Schneider Trophy air races. This engine was in reality formed by mounting two Fiat AS.
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Is a W12 faster than a V8?

Here's what sets them apart: Given the difference in power output, the Continental V8 and W12 0-60 times are closer than one might expect! That's because the Continental V8 reaches peak torque more quickly, resulting in a quicker performance on the line.
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How fast can a W12 engine go?

The 6.0 litre W12 engine can propel the Flying Spur from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.7 seconds (0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds). Its maximum speed is an incredible 207 mph (333 km/h) – performance literally unheard of in the world of the luxury sedan.
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Why is it W16 and not v16?

These W engines got the name because the axis lines for the four rows of offset cylinders in the two VR blocks form a letter W, just as the axis lines from the two rows of inline cylinders in a V8 form a letter V.
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Is a W12 2 VR6?

A W12 is just two VR6 engines married together, making a “W” shape. Wolfsburg would take the basic VR design and use it to make W engines ranging from the optional W8 engine for the Passat B5.5 and all of the way up to the W16 found in Bugattis to even concept W18s.
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Is there a W24 engine?

The Allison V-3420, manufactured by the Allison Engine Company, is an example of a W24 engine.
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What car has a V18 engine?

There are no known automobiles that have used V18 engines and no engine manufacturer has developed or produced a V18 engine for use in automobiles.
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What is the highest revving V12?

Aston Martin Valkyrie - 11,100rpm

To build the engines, Aston sought help from Cosworth, and this has resulted in a naturally aspirated V12 engine with an insane 11,100rpm redline.
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Is the Bentley W12 turbocharged?

The Bentley Flying Spur Speed breaks cover which is powered by a turbocharged W12 engine, gets four-wheel-drive, and four-wheel-steering.
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What is the fastest engine on the market?

Bugatti Chiron (8.0 litre W16)

The Bugatti Chiron boasts a four turbo, 8.0-litre W16 engine, which is undoubtedly the fastest in the industry. This engine can produce 187.5 horsepower per litre, totalling 1,479 HP. In addition to that, this car also has an incredible torque of 1,600 Nm at 2,000 to 6,000 rpm.
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Is there a W12 Audi?

The Audi A8 L W12 is the pinnacle of the model series. Its naturally aspirated gasoline engine – extremely short and lightweight thanks to its W-shaped layout – produces 368 kW (500 hp) and 625 Nm (461.0 lb-ft) of torque from its 6.3-liter engine displacement.
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What is the biggest W engine?

The biggest ever was a W30, used in a Sherman tank during WW II. The W shape comes from three to four banks of cylinders using the same crankshaft, essentially forming a double V motor.
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What is faster than an F1 car?

Porsche's new 919 Hybrid Evo Le Mans Car is Faster than an F1 Car​ After retiring from the top tier of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) last year, Porsche have released their LMP1 car of any regulations and made it faster than an F1 car.
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Is F1 faster than V8?

A lot faster. So it's official. A Formula 1 car is faster than a V8 Supercar and a superbike.
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Is a W16 just 2 V8s?

Now, when we say the W16 is made up of two V8 engines, it's not actually two engines geared together. It's a single, massive engine with one crankshaft – calling it a pair of V8s is just a handy way to help visualise this unholy conglomeration of pistons.
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Is Rolls-Royce a V16?

During development of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, BMW originally intended for a V16 engine to be used, but after construction of more than a few differing prototypes, the decision to stick with a model-specific (or bespoke in Rolls-Royce tongue) version of the corporate V12 was made.
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What is the biggest v6 engine ever made?

The 478 touted a 5.125-inch bore and 3.86-inch stroke, which factored into the tree-stump-annihilating 442 lb-ft of torque at 1400 rpm. The Big Block six was, and remains, the largest production V-6 ever made.
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