The WR12 engine was produced by the Volkswagen Group between 2001 and 2024. [1] This four-bank engine – based on two VR6 engines with a common crankshaft – has been used only in flagship high …

Mar 9, 2025 · The W12 engine is essentially two V6 engines joined at the crankshaft, creating a compact powerhouse that delivers impressive horsepower and torque. This design allows for a smoother …

Feb 21, 2025 · Today, I go over the three stages of the naturally-aspirated version of the VW-Audi W12 engine; they correspond with three generations of Audi A8s in which a W12 was fitted. I will highlight …

Oct 23, 2025 · Explore performance specs, features, and pricing for second and third-gen (surprisingly affordable) used Audi A8 W12s.

The “W12” abbreviation alludes to the unusual configuration of the 6.3-liter FSI engine: four rows consisting of three cylinders each. Two rows in each case face each other in an offset configuration …

May 20, 2025 · W12 engines are more compact, easy to balance, and produce more power than other 12-cylinder engines. The drawbacks of the W12 engine are high cost, increased maintenance, heavy …

Apr 10, 2025 · The most famous V12-style Audi was actually a W12, not a traditional V12. The Audi A8 W12 was the flagship model of the A8 range, featuring a unique 6.0-liter engine with its cylinders …

Jan 21, 2025 · 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.

Oct 29, 2008 · 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 allows for a …

This engine has been used in several models from the brands Audi, Bentley, and Volkswagen, and in 2003 a turbocharged version was released. The engine is constructed by mating two narrow-angle …