I've always wanted a V12.....

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1:1_Scale
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I've always wanted a V12.....

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In SOMETHING! I don't think there's a better sounding engine configuration. So.....what about one in a -10? :mrgreen: VW has what they call a W12- basically two narrow angle V6's on a common crank- 6 liters, 414hp in naturally aspirated trim. Could make an easy 300hp for a nice peppy -10, and sound like no other :wink: Some pics and a video for auditory pleasure:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGH4cDyAt4M

Just imagine a -10 with 6 REAL exhaust stacks sticking out each side of the cowling 8) :evil:
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Now that is neat. I would love to see the bottom end with the rods connected to the crank.. Cool!
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That's a chunky block!!!

Wow!

...and I am not a fan of Far-from-Thinkin engineering!

That is cool!

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Another couple of pics:
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And look what I just happened to stuble across: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4641132

Hmmm....what kind of climb rate do you think a 400hp "Super Duper" -7 would have? :evil:
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That is slick!
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