1997 - Volkswagen - W12 Roadster

Technical Specs of This Model
1. W12 Roadster 1997
General Information
Make Volkswagen
Model W12 Roadster
Production Year 1997
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2530 mm     (99,6 in)
Front Track 1634 mm     (64,3 in)
Rear Track 1652 mm     (65 in)
Length 4400 mm     (173,2 in)
Width 1920 mm     (75,6 in)
Height 1000 mm     (39,4 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,74
Weight 1150 kg     (2533 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Volkswagen
Engine Location Middle
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type DOHC
Number of Cylinders and Placement W-12
Valves per Cylinder 4    (Total of 48 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5584 cc     (340,76 cu in)
Bore 81 mm     (3,19 in)
Stroke 90,3 mm     (3,56 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 0,9
Unitary Capacity 465,33 cc/cylinder    (28,4 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings
Compression Ratio
Fuel System Type
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter
Maximum Engine Power 420 HP     (313,2 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 530 N.m     (391,1 lb.ft ,  54,1 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 515,7 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 365,2 HP/ton    (272,3 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 75,2 HP/litre    (56,1 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type
Top Gear Ratio
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)