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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 small overall size in comparison with a tradition V- or Flat 12 engine. This engine made its debut in | [[Image:W12_Engine_front.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Volkswagen AG W12 Engine]] | ||
The 6.0-liter W12 is a compact engine arrangement used in the [[Volkswagen]] / [[Audi]] AG vehicles, [[Audi A8|A8]], [[Volkswagen Phaeton|Phaeton]], and [[Bentley Continental GT|Continental GT]] and GTC. The "double-vee" arrangement allows for a small overall size in comparison with a tradition V- or Flat 12 engine. This engine made its debut in 1997 [[Volkswagen]] W12 Nardo concept supercar at the Tokyo Motor Show. The arrangement is also used in the 4.0-liter [[W8]] used in the 2004-2006 [[Volkswagen Passat]] and the 8.0-liter [[W16]] of the [[Bugatti]] [[Bugatti Veyron|Veyron]] 16.4. | |||
== Technical == | |||
The Nardo version of the W12 was 5.6-liters in displacement with a length of only 20.1 inches, and a width of 27.6 inches. It produced a claimed 420 hp @ 5800 RPM and 390 lb-ft of torque @ 3000 RPM. | |||
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The Volkswagen Phaeton W12 uses a detuned version of the A8 engine producing 444 hp @ 6000 RPM and 406 lb-ft of torque at 3250 RPM. The compression ratio is also lower at 10.5 : 1. | |||
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The Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT and Continental GTC all use a twin-turbocharged version producing 552 hp (560PS/411kW) @ 6100 RPM and 479 lb ft (650Nm) of torque @ 1600 RPM. The compression ratio of this version is 9.0 : 1. | |||
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The full specifications for the Audi A8L W12 are courtesy of [http://www.audiworld.com/model/ the Audi Technical Specifications] | |||
<table border=1 tablecolor=#000000 bordercolor=#000008> | |||
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<td colspan=2> | |||
'''A8L W12''' | |||
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Type | |||
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DOHC aluminum allow 15-degree V-angle, 72-degree bank angle W12 | |||
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Displacment | |||
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6.0-Liters (366 cu. in.) | |||
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Bore | |||
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3.31 inches (84 mm) | |||
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Stroke | |||
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3.55 inches (90.2 mm) | |||
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Compression Ratio | |||
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11.0 : 1 | |||
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Fuel Requirement | |||
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Premium unleaded 91 AKI / 95 RON | |||
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Horsepower (SAE) | |||
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450 @ 6200 RPM | |||
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Torque (lb-ft) | |||
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428 @ 4000-4700 RPM | |||
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Engine Design | |||
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Cylinder Block | |||
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Aluminum silicon alloy (Alusil) | |||
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Crankshaft | |||
</td> | |||
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Forged, heat treated steel, 7 bearings. Offset crankpins. 21.2 kg | |||
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Cylinder Head | |||
</td> | |||
<td> | |||
Aluminum Alloy | |||
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Valvetrain/Intake | |||
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DOHC, double overhead camshafts driven by a single chain, low friction roller cam followers,<br> | |||
2 inlet and 2 exhaust valves per cylinder. Infinitely variable timing control for camshafts<br> | |||
(52-degrees at inlet and 22-degrees at exhaust valves) | |||
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Firing Order | |||
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1 - 12 - 5 - 8 - 3 -10 - 6 - 7 - 2 - 11 - 4 - 9 | |||
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Cooling System | |||
</td> | |||
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Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan. Water pump in cylinder block/crankcase <br> | |||
map-controlled electronically controlled continued coolant circulation pump, coolant thermostat, <br> | |||
hydraulic fan and electric fan, coolant circulation, and water cooled alternator. | |||
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Lubrication System | |||
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gear pump, pressure lubrication, full flow through oil cooler | |||
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<td> | |||
Fuel Injection/<br> | |||
Ignition System | |||
</td> | |||
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Fully electronic engine management system utilizing Bosch Motronic ME7.1.1, sequential injection with <br> | |||
electronic throttle control, hot-film air-mass sensing, cylinder selective knock control via 4 sensors <br> | |||
and permanent lamda control. | |||
</td> | |||
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Emission System | |||
</td> | |||
<td> | |||
Air gap insulated exhaust manifolds, 4 close-coupled 3-way ceramic catalytic converters, 8 oxygen sensors | |||
</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
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<td colspan=2> | |||
Capacities | |||
</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
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Engine Oil | |||
</td> | |||
<td> | |||
13 qt. (12.5 l) | |||
</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
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<td> | |||
Cooling System | |||
</td> | |||
<td> | |||
19.972 qt. (18.9 l) | |||
</td> | |||
</tr> | |||
</table> | |||
== Images == | |||
<gallery> | |||
Image:W12 block.jpg|The cast aluminum block clearly shows the four banks of cylinders. | |||
Image:W12 components.jpg | |||
Image:W12_cylinder_head.jpg|The complex chain driven camshafts. | |||
Image:W12cutaway.jpg | |||
</gallery> | |||
==See Also== | |||
{{Piston engine configurations}} | |||
[[Category:Engines]] |
Latest revision as of 11:43, 29 October 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 small overall size in comparison with a tradition V- or Flat 12 engine. This engine made its debut in 1997 Volkswagen W12 Nardo concept supercar at the Tokyo Motor Show. The arrangement is also used in the 4.0-liter W8 used in the 2004-2006 Volkswagen Passat and the 8.0-liter W16 of the Bugatti Veyron 16.4.
Technical
The Nardo version of the W12 was 5.6-liters in displacement with a length of only 20.1 inches, and a width of 27.6 inches. It produced a claimed 420 hp @ 5800 RPM and 390 lb-ft of torque @ 3000 RPM.
The Volkswagen Phaeton W12 uses a detuned version of the A8 engine producing 444 hp @ 6000 RPM and 406 lb-ft of torque at 3250 RPM. The compression ratio is also lower at 10.5 : 1.
The Bentley Continental Flying Spur, Continental GT and Continental GTC all use a twin-turbocharged version producing 552 hp (560PS/411kW) @ 6100 RPM and 479 lb ft (650Nm) of torque @ 1600 RPM. The compression ratio of this version is 9.0 : 1.
The full specifications for the Audi A8L W12 are courtesy of the Audi Technical Specifications
A8L W12 |
|
Type |
DOHC aluminum allow 15-degree V-angle, 72-degree bank angle W12 |
Displacment |
6.0-Liters (366 cu. in.) |
Bore |
3.31 inches (84 mm) |
Stroke |
3.55 inches (90.2 mm) |
Compression Ratio |
11.0 : 1 |
Fuel Requirement |
Premium unleaded 91 AKI / 95 RON |
Horsepower (SAE) |
450 @ 6200 RPM |
Torque (lb-ft) |
428 @ 4000-4700 RPM |
Engine Design |
|
Cylinder Block |
Aluminum silicon alloy (Alusil) |
Crankshaft |
Forged, heat treated steel, 7 bearings. Offset crankpins. 21.2 kg |
Cylinder Head |
Aluminum Alloy |
Valvetrain/Intake |
DOHC, double overhead camshafts driven by a single chain, low friction roller cam followers, |
Firing Order |
1 - 12 - 5 - 8 - 3 -10 - 6 - 7 - 2 - 11 - 4 - 9 |
Cooling System |
Water-cooled, thermostatically controlled radiator fan. Water pump in cylinder block/crankcase |
Lubrication System |
gear pump, pressure lubrication, full flow through oil cooler |
Fuel Injection/ |
Fully electronic engine management system utilizing Bosch Motronic ME7.1.1, sequential injection with |
Emission System |
Air gap insulated exhaust manifolds, 4 close-coupled 3-way ceramic catalytic converters, 8 oxygen sensors |
Capacities |
|
Engine Oil |
13 qt. (12.5 l) |
Cooling System |
19.972 qt. (18.9 l) |
Images
See Also
Piston engine configurations v • d • e | |
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Type | Bourke • Controlled combustion • Deltic •Orbital • Piston • Pistonless (Wankel) • Radial • Rotary • Single • Split cycle • Stelzer • Tschudi |
Inline types | H · U · Square four · VR · Opposed · X |
Stroke cycles | Two-stroke cycle • Four-stroke cycle • Six-stroke cycle |
Straight | Single · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 14 |
Flat | 2 · 4 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 16 |
V | 4 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 · 12 · 16 · 20 · 24 |
W | 8 · 12 · 16 · 18 |
Valves | Cylinder head porting • Corliss • Slide • Manifold • Multi • Piston • Poppet • Sleeve • Rotary valve • Variable valve timing • Camless |
Mechanisms | Cam • Connecting rod • Crank • Crank substitute • Crankshaft • Scotch Yoke • Swashplate • Rhombic drive |
Linkages | Evans • Peaucellier–Lipkin • Sector straight-line • Watt's (parallel) |
Other | Hemi • Recuperator • Turbo-compounding |