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This detailed video of of the Golf GTI W12 finally shows the car being put through its paces. Filmed by Autocar.co.uk this should hopefully dispel any rumors that may have been floating around as to validity of the claims VW held over the GTI W12's thoroughbred nature.
Called the GTi W12-650, it uses a twin-turbocharged W12 engine producing a claimed 553lb ft torque. The engine, borrowed from the luxury end of the VW range usually found in the Phaeton must have taken some design planning to wedge into the MK5 chassis. It would seem VW have adapted the engine somewhat into the MK5 and the presenter explains about how torque delivery is limited in 1st and 2nd gear to help get power down....
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After being a little disappointed at seeing the static display at GTI International last weekend, I was quite happily suprised to see this video of the W12 finally showing the car moving under it's own steam. While not the fastest of videos, more showing the car being driven at a less than lesuirely pace, and camera work to rival the Blair Witch Project it does at least finally show the car driving around. There is a brief section in the video which has the engine being revved - sounds pretty damn good if you ask me!...
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By T10HJS:
On hearing that the W12-650 was going to be at GTi international I jumped at the chance of some time off of work and jumped in the car with a few other forum members and headed off there. I took loads of pics of the W12-650 and was very happy with the quality of the picture that came out. On closer inspection of one of the interior pictures I noticed that something didn't quite add up, literally.
This was the first UK outing for VW's latest design study - The Golf GTI W12 - in fact it was rumoured to be the only UK appearance of the 6.0L twin turbo Golf at any show this year! With this in mind it would be critical for VW to make sure the concept car was up to spec and, to coin a phrase, ship shape and Bristol fashion?...
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You heard it here first folks, the recently unveiled Golf GTI W12 will be making an appearance at this years GTI International, to be held later this month at Bruntingthorpe proving grounds. This is an exclusive for any UK show and is rumored to be the...
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Woerthersee: Volkswagen yesterday unveiled a of a 6.0L W12 650PS (641bhp in our money) mid-engined Golf GTi design study. Called the GTi W12-650, it uses a twin-turbocharged W12 engine producing a claimed 553lb ft torque. The engine, borrowed from the luxury end of the VW range usually found in the Phaeton must have taken some design planning to wedge into the MK5 chassis....