W12 Coupe

Morpheus XIII · 10-27-2001, 03:05 PM

As Volkswagon continues to venture onto uncharted automobile territory, they cannot exclude the exotic car segment. Unfortunately for most automakers, this elite niche on the boardwalk calls for intense power and massively high-performance engines as a prerequisite. Fortunately for VW, their new 'W' motor configuration spent much R&D time as larger displacement engines, to see if the new compacting design could yield V-12 power for V-6 size. The result was a W-12 (W-8 on its way in Passats and others) which will be equipped on the VW's upcoming 7-series fighter, the D1 flagship. More on the "show-the-public-what-we-can-do" side, VW worked up a concept exercise, simply dubbed, VW W12 Coupe. Also fitted with the W-12 powerplant, an exotic like this with german craftsmanship could prove to be heavy competition for Italy's marques.

And their vast empire continues to grow...

Photos of the W12 at Tokyo Motor Show 2001:

Morpheus XIII · 10-27-2001, 03:28 PM

Forward hinging doors:

Morpheus XIII · 10-27-2001, 03:30 PM

Side:

Morpheus XIII · 10-27-2001, 03:31 PM

Interior. Seems to have comfier seats than most other supercars:

Morpheus XIII · 10-27-2001, 03:33 PM

Backside with glass engine cover open:

Morpheus XIII · 10-27-2001, 03:35 PM

Overhead shot shows 'glass-canopy-like' design:

Morpheus XIII · 10-27-2001, 03:46 PM

The juice. 6.0 liter W-12 produces 600 horses and pushes the 2640 pound car to 217 mph at top speed, and from 0 to 62 mph in 3.5 seconds. These numbers will result in the title of 'fastest production supercar' currently being made. Of course, the Lamborghini Murcielago was just released...

VW_Redliner · 12-11-2001, 01:52 AM

This car reminds me of that Maclaran F1 thingy. I just want those seats in my Jetta that would be dope. It's a whole new spin on VW's thoguh. To tell the truth I don't really like it. Don't get me wrong it is one beautiful car. I love the cock pit. But for some reason I've just fallen in love with the regular semi boxy look of the former VW's. Peace

Morpheus XIII · 12-13-2001, 10:10 PM

I guess Piech wanted VW to grow up from those "regular semi boxy" looking cars. They refined the Passat, and even designed that D1 full size luxury sedan (which seems to be on the rocks with engine choice and weight matters). Bernd Piscetstrieder is up to bat next and maybe we will see some more of the traditional fun compacts that VW are known well for (or just bring some over from Europe), while keeping the new big cars.

VW_Redliner · 12-14-2001, 12:54 AM

I really like the car. I can't wait until the car is produced and driven. I want to see the perfomance numbers on that bad boy. It's sweet.

Da Hawxxx · 12-24-2001, 06:27 PM

latest news is that they gonna name it Nardo, after the circuit where they broke almost every record

Jay! · 12-24-2001, 06:33 PM

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Originally posted by Da Hawxxx
latest news is that they gonna name it Nardo, after the circuit where they broke almost every record

Awesome car, but I will LMAO if they call it that! :hehe:

Where is that track?

Morpheus XIII · 12-25-2001, 06:37 AM

Is that where the term Nardi spawns from, or is that something else? Reminds me of the whole MOMO thing (Monza/Modena). MOMO is still a funny sounding name.

VW_Redliner · 12-26-2001, 01:47 AM

Why is MOMO so popular. It's the most expensive ugly ass car mods I've ever seen. Why would I 300 dollars for a steering wheel. Just because is says MOMO. F that. MOMO is dumb.

Morpheus XIII · 12-26-2001, 11:24 PM

It's because MOMO has close ties with Ferrari. I think most of their stuff is made in Italy too, where everything seems to be expensive.

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