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Re: OT: Anyone know how the Phaeton W12 engine works?
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Sun, 2 Nov 2003 19:14:57 GMT
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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang wrote:
> I've read that VW/Audi had both a dual VR6 configuration used in some sort of
> prototype sports car as well as a true 12 cylinder where sets of three cylinders
> pushed a driveshaft. I think the Phaeton W12 is the former, but how do you sync
> and drive one transmission with two VR6's?
This is definitely Johns domain, but as far as I know, the W12 is just two VR6's
stuck together like siamese twins. Its still a single crankshaft. I don't see
why the 'W' thing is such a big deal. The cylinders are offset (ie not in a
straight line) so the engine block can be shorter. Thats the only reason for the
'W'.
Rob
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