Does Audi still make the W12?
It might come as a surprise to you, but you will eventually be able to have the current Audi A8 with a W12.
How fast is the Audi W12?
Engine variants
| Engine | Top speed | |
|---|---|---|
| displacement | type | |
| 6.0 (5998 cc) | W12 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 3.0 (2967 cc) | V6 TDI | 243 km/h (151.0 mph) |
| 3.0 (2967 cc) | V6 TDI (Quattro) | 249 km/h (154.7 mph) |
How much does a W12 Audi cost?
2016 Audi A8
| Asking Price | $37,799 |
|---|---|
| Mileage | 78,752 |
| Location | NJ |
What year is the Audi A8 W12?
2012
The exclusive 2012 Audi A8 L W12 has arrived at Audi San Francisco. The new A8 is a concentrated high-tech package that confirms Audi’s claim to technical leadership – “Vorsprung durch Technik”. And now the brand has introduced the top version of its flagship model.
Is the Audi W12 a good engine?
No doubt, the W12 is about as smooth and well-balanced as the gasoline engine will ever get. The only problem is that the much cheaper 4.0-litre, twin-turbo V8 engine available on the A8 (and the Continental GT, for that matter) isn’t far off in terms of refinement.
Is the W12 reliable?
The W12 isn’t necessarily less reliable, RAC reports, provided it’s been properly maintained. It doesn’t have any cam belts, for example, and Evo reports the spark plugs to have a 4-year replacement schedule. However, if something does go wrong, you may be looking at a new engine, Autotrader reports.
Who makes the W12 engine?
Volkswagen Group
Although less commonly used in automobiles than V12 engines, a W12 petrol engine has been produced by Volkswagen Group since 2001. This four-bank engine – based on two VR6 engines with a common crankshaft – has been used in various cars sold under the Audi, Bentley and Volkswagen brands.
What kind of car is Audi A8L W-12 Quattro?
In Audi’s case, that model is the A8L W-12 Quattro, which is new to the U.S. market for 2005. The car is essentially the long-wheelbase A8 fitted with the W-12 engine that’s also used in the luxury Volkswagen Phaeton and, with twin turbos, in the Bentley Continental.
What’s the difference between Bentley and Audi W12?
For some reason, the W12 that Audi uses is 6.3 liters and less powerful, while Bentley only uses a 6.0-liter engine. We get that some people may love the exclusivity of such a limited production car, but we doubt that too many people still buy this car.
What’s the top speed of the Audi W12?
You’d be forgiven for assuming Audi built the W12 to mix it with big-engined Mercs and Bimmers tear-assing up and down Germany’s unrestricted Autobahns, knocking on the door of the double ton. At the very least, the W12 should top-out at 155mph, in accordance with the Fatherland’s so-called “gentleman’s agreement”.
Is there a back seat in the A8 W12?
The W12 A8 does have a luxurious split rear seat with folding tables, and infotainment screens, but you can opt to have a normal back seat for no cost which would completely divert the point of ordering the W12. We suppose that if you plan to be chauffeured around in the A8, you may consider that W12.