Another reason for its conception was to prove to the world that Volkswagen Group can build a supercar and can build a large and reliable engine for its flagship car models such as the Audi A8, Volkswagen Phaeton, and its sport utility vehicle, the Volkswagen Touareg.

Apr 16, 2016 · On February 23, 2002, Volkswagen took its W12 supercar to the high-speed ring at Nardo. In twenty-four hours, it screamed at 200 miles per hour, covering a distance of nearly 5,000...

Mar 10, 2022 · The first full-blown supercar to don Volkswagen badges was not just a showpiece, but a fully functional beast that proved the superiority of the W engine configuration.

Feb 25, 2022 · The first roadworthy Veyron arrived two years later. Though the glory would belong to Molsheim, the W12 Concept tells a story that few design studies can: It birthed a development car that made the record books. We know the VW Group’s first production supercar as a Bugatti—but it was almost a VW.

Apr 24, 2020 · For Volkswagen fans, the ultimate "could have been" for the brand was the W12 Coupe Concept, or Nardó, as it's more commonly known. This mid-engine supercar was birthed as VW was ramping up...

Ordering VWs power plant designers to develop a W-configuration 12-cylinder engine was one thing, but he also wanted a special supercar built so that the unit had a home. Volkswagen is a...

A supercar built for enthusiasts of the eco-minded XL1, the 2014 XL Sport was a hyper-efficient sports car designed specifically for speed. Propelled by the world’s most powerful two-cylinder engine, the two-seat coupe could go from 0 to 62 mph in roughly 5.7 seconds.

Feb 28, 2022 · Slotted beneath the sleek bodywork of the mid-engined supercar was a 5.6-liter W12 that was created by pairing two of VW’s 2.8-liter VR6 engines on a common crankshaft. The subsequent engine...

Jan 23, 2017 · What you’re looking at here is a Volkswagen supercar. And while that’s brave enough in itself (just think about how dismal the sales figures were for the otherwise brilliant …

Herndon, VA — On the 20th anniversary of the date the Volkswagen W12 broke seven world speed records on the famed Nardò circuit in Italy, we take a look back at the infamous supercar.