1998 W12 Roadster Specs1998 Volkswagen W12 Roadster Specifications & Performance
1998
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5.6 L W12
- 
- 180 mph
- 
- 4.0 seconds
- 
- 414 BHP
- 
- 14 mpg
- 
- 2 Doors
- 
- 2 Seats
- 
- 100 L
- 
- 1,250 kg
- Rear Mid - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 180 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 4.0 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 3.9 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 331 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 414 BHP
- Torque
- 391 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 14 mpg
- Total Range
- 246 Miles
- CO2 Emissions
- 385 g/Km
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 5.6 Litre
- 5,584 cc
- Configuration
- W12
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 414 BHP @ 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
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 80 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 11:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 81 x 90.3 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 0.9:1
- Under-Square
- Specific Output
- 74 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 35 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 465 cc
- BMEP
- 11.9 Bar
- 173 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 6 Gears
- 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 Style
- Supercar Roadster
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 100 L
- Turning Circle
- 11.5 m
- Kerb Weight
- 1,250 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,550 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 300 kg
- Length
- 4,400 mm
- Width
- 1,920 mm
- Height
- 1,040 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,530 mm
- Front Track
- 1,620 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,600 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
> 1549cc
£375
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