A W12 engine is a twelve-cylinder piston engine where either three banks of four cylinders, or four banks of three cylinders are arranged in a W configuration around a common crankshaft.

The only mass-production W12 engine is the Volkswagen 6.0 WR12 48v, a four-bank design which was released in 2001. This engine has been used in several models from the brands …

2024年6月5日 · The Bentley W12 Engine helped to build the brand's legacy, and the reliable engine evolved over time before finally being discontinued.

2020年10月16日 · Volkswagen offered the 4.0-liter Passat W8 4Motion, and Audi, the 6.0-liter A8 W12, whose engine went on to power the VW Phaeton, Bentley Continental GT and record …

2022年8月4日 · In the late 1990s, Volkswagen was looking for a way to create a powerful and unique engine that would set their vehicles apart from the competition. The solution they came …

2023年9月27日 · As Bentley retires its famous W-12 engine, we take a look back at the mighty powerplant’s history, performance, and legacy.

2024年12月12日 · This article will explore the engineering and design of The W12 engine, its history, and the future of the car. Read on to learn more!

2023年3月20日 · Bentley have referred to the W12 as “the most advanced 12-cylinder engine in history” and given its complexity you have to agree; there’s around 2500 parts in each one …

2025年1月21日 · Everything you need to know about the W12 engine: its function, pros and cons, and which high-end car models are powered by this impressive engine.

2008年10月29日 · The 6.0-liter W12 is a compact engine arrangement used in the Volkswagen / Audi AG vehicles, A8, Phaeton, and Continental GT and GTC. The "double-vee" arrangement …