Volkswagen Group W-12 engine

wikipedia:Volkswagen Group W-12 engine (2001 - 2024) Crewe

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Volkswagen_Group_petrol_engines#6.0_WR12_48v
• 10.7:1

• Volkswagen W12, Audi A8 2001
• Bentley Bentayga, Bentley Continental GT, Volkswagen Phaeton, [[Volkswagen Touareg]

• Volkswagen W12 endurance record in Nardo Ring establish a 24-hour record of 323 km/h (200.7 mph) in 2002.
• Alusil
• NGK
• Motronic ECU
• Knock sensors
• Water cooled alternator

• four integrated ceramic catalytic convert

Exhaust system

two vacuum-controlled secondary air injection pumps for direct injection into exhaust ports to assist cold start operation, four exhaust manifolds with four integrated ceramic catalytic converters, eight heated oxygen sensors monitoring pre- and post catalyst exhaust gases

Known issues

• Vacuum lines Bentley Continental GT changed late 2006 early 2007 https://www.rollsroyceforums.com/threads/continental-gt-2006-vacuum-pipes.31964/, https://youtu be/01cejoYn_uk?si=lS9qH4A7aWr9ixBA

Reviews

• https://www.motortrend.com/features/farewell-to-bentley-w-12-engine-history-performance-legacy/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPPh61JnogM
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4sEzlbeVMw

Related

• W16 engine

See also

• W12 engine, Volkswagen Group W-12 engine

https://www.carwale.com/news/bentley-announces-end-of-w12-engine/