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Old 09-02-2005, 07:08 PM
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I always wondered why they have W12s for some cars and V12s for some. Whats teh difference. I know taht in a V12 teh block is teh shape of a V is it the same with the W12?
 
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Old 09-02-2005, 07:09 PM
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think of it as 2 V6s graphed together but not really
i hope this pic helps



 
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Old 09-02-2005, 07:26 PM
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the w 12 is 2 vr6 engines that share a common crankshaft
 
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Old 09-02-2005, 09:05 PM
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mmmm two VR6 engines... i like where this is going
 
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Old 09-02-2005, 09:50 PM
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oo so it is just teh shape makes a W instead of a V. Thats what i thought but didnt know for sure. And i think u all know why i asked this today. TRANSPORTER 2 IS OUT TODAY!
 
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Old 09-02-2005, 10:04 PM
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Totally forgot about the Transporter comin out, the first one was good, but this one looks even better. Too bad I wont be seeing it this weekend ... to busy Let us know how it was after you see it1
 
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Old 09-02-2005, 10:15 PM
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I forgot to, guess I know what I'm doing tonight.
 
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Old 09-02-2005, 10:36 PM
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i will be sure to tell u what i think after i see it but im not sure im seeing it tonight. A few of us said we should see it but u never know.
 
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Old 09-03-2005, 08:13 AM
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I think the main reason for having the W is that is it alot more compact engine. You can still produce high power outputs, but in a smaller package.
 
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Old 09-03-2005, 09:46 PM
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they put the W12 in the Touraeg.
 


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