Based on the W12 concept, the German car manufacturer, Volkswagen, has deployed top-of-the-range engines that have demonstrated their perfection in terms of performance and comfort in the premium models including Audi and Bentley brands in an impressive manner for 13 years. At this year’s Motor Symposium VW showcased the next generation W12 TSI, which is a cutting edge engine with the most fascinating power units. For this new engine, Audi’s FSI direct injection and Bentley’s TMPI multi-point injection were combined together with other new or optimised systems and components, to form the successful TSI process.
The scope of development also included cylinder bores with APS coating, an oil circuit suitable for off-road use with a switchable oil pump, a cooling system with integrated temperature management, dual fuel injection with high pressure direct and low pressure manifold injection, twin-scroll biturbo charging, individual cylinder bank deactivation, engine management with two controllers as well as a start/stop system that reduces fuel consumption and emissions. Adaptive engine suspension with hydraulic basic damping, which uses electromagnetic actuators to counteract vibrations induced by the engine with phase-shifted counter-vibrations, contributes to the premium-quality driving comfort. Because of all of these new integrations into this phenomenal engine the 6.0 litre W12 TSI is the most economical 12-cylinder engine in the luxury segment. It is also able to pump out a power of 600bhp and a maximum torque of 900Nm. Depending on the vehicle model, the 6.0 litre 12-cylinder engine delivers acceleration values of 0-100kmph in less than 4 seconds and top speeds of over 300kmph.
Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neußer, Member of the Board of Management for the Volkswagen brand with responsibility for Development and Volkswagen Group Head of Powertrain Development, concluded this year’s International Vienna Motor Symposium by providing an outlook of the future of mobility and innovative technologies. The biggest challenges facing the industry are reducing CO2 emissions, electromobility and digitalisation.
