Raise your hand if you remember the Volkswagen W12 concept? Volkswagen unleashed their W12 coupé concept at the 2001 Tokyo Motorshow. Complete with a blistering 12-cylinder engine, the W12 coupé was capable of 440kW at 7,000 rpm. The six-litre, large twelve-cylinder engine sat mid-mounted and could push the 1,200kg car to a top speed of more than 350 km/h. The W12 coupé boasted an impressive 0-100km/h time of less than 3.5 seconds, making it one of the fastest sports cars of its time.

The massive output power of the engine was transferred to the rear axle via a sequential six-speed gearbox located behind the engine, a classic sports car layout. The W12 coupé sat on specially developed 19" magnesium wheels with 255/35 ZR front tyres and 275/40 ZR rear tyres.

The W12 coupé featured stability control, traction control and ventilated Brembo disc brakes. The rear spoiler automatically extended once the vehicle hit 120 km/h.

The W12 coupé was said to have set many international speed records on the high-speed course in Nardo, Italy during its long distance testing.

The Volkswagen W12 coupé is definitely an impressive looking beast, and was rumored to have been considered for production. Whether or not the W12 sees production in one form or another remains to be seen.

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