1998 W12 Roadster Specs1998 Volkswagen W12 Roadster Specs & Performance
1998
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5.6 L W12
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- 180 mph
- 
- 4.0 seconds
- 
- 414 hp
- 
- 11.7 mpg
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- 2 Doors
- 
- 2 Seats
- 
- 3.5 ft3
- 
- 2,756 lbs
- Rear Mid - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 180 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 4.0 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 3.9 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 6.66 lb/hp
- Power
- 414 hp
- Torque
- 391 lb·ft
Gas Mileage
- Combined
- 11.7 mpg
- Total Range
- 246 Miles
- Tailpipe CO2
- 620 g/Mile
Gasoline Engine
- Capacity
- 5.6 Liter
- 340.8 in3
- Layout
- W12
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 414 hp @ 7,000 RPM
- 420 ps @ 7,000 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 391 lb·ft @ 3,000 RPM
- 530 N·m @ 3,000 RPM
- Valvetrain
- DOHC
- Valves/Cylinder
- 4 (48v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Rear Mid Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 21.1 Gallons
More Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 11:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 3.189 x 3.555 in
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.9:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 1.21 hp/in3
- Power/Cylinder
- 35 hp
- Cylinder Volume
- 28.4 in3
- BMEP
- 173 PSI
- 11.9 Bar
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Transmission (MT)
- 6 Speeds
- Front Tyre Size
- 235/40R18
- Rear Tyre Size
- 285/35R18
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body
- Supercar Roadster
- Door Count
- 2
- Seat Count
- 2
- Luggage Space
- 3.5 ft3
- Turning Radius
- 37.7 ft
- Curb Weight
- 2,756 lbs
- Gross Weight
- 3,417 lbs
- Maximum Payload
- 661 lbs
- Length
- 173.2 in
- Width
- 75.6 in
- Height
- 40.9 in
- Wheelbase
- 99.6 in
- Front Track
- 63.8 in
- Rear Track
- 63 in
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