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1997 Volkswagen W12 Concept

1997 Volkswagen W12 Concept

The Volkswagen W12 Coupe (also known as the Volkswagen Nardò, referring to the Nardò Ring vehicle test track, near the Italian city of Nardò) was a concept car created by Volkswagen Passenger Cars in 1997.

The car is portrayed in games, such as Gran Turismo, Asphalt 8, Project Gotham Racing 3, and the Test Drive series.

This car also featured in an April Fools joke as the new Volkswagen 2015 LeVanto.

In Detail

engine Volkswagen W12
displacement 5600 cc / 341.7 in³
power 313.2 kw / 420.0 bhp @ 5800 rpm
specific output 75.0 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque Not Available nm / Not Available ft lbs @ 5800 rpm
driven wheels Longitudinal Mid Engine / 4WD
f brake size mm / in
r brake size mm / in
wheelbase 2530 mm / 99.6 in
length 4400 mm / 173.2 in
width 1920 mm / 75.6 in
height 1100 mm / 43.3 in
gear ratios :1