Volkswagen W12

The Volkswagen W12 Coupé is a concept supercar made by Volkswagen.
== Description ==
:Text originally from the Volkswagen W12's Wikipedia page.
At the request of then Volkswagen Group CEO Ferdinand Piech, Giorgetto Giugiaro and his Italdesign team was tasked to design a Volkswagen sports car, with instructions that it had to be a W12-engined car with a mid-engine configuration and Volkswagen's Syncro AWD system.
Another reason for its conception was to prove to the world that the Volkswagen Group can build a supercar and a large and reliable engine for its luxury/sports cars, including the Phaeton and Touareg. In fact, the W12 engine featured in the eponymous Volkswagen W12 is closely related to the engines found in the Phaeton, Touareg, Audi A8, and Bentley Continental GT. The Bugatti Veyron's W16 engine was also descended from this W12.
In 2001, the Volkswagen Group released their most powerful sports car concept yet, in a bright orange paint: the W12 Nardò (referring to the Nardò Ring vehicle test track, near the Italian city of Nardò). The 5.6L naturally aspirated W12 produced and , and the car weighed only . This enabled the Nardò to accelerate from a stop to 60 mph (97 km/h) in about 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 222 mph (357 km/h). The W12 Nardò was created by Charlie Adair.
== Asphalt 9: Legends ==
Named as Volkswagen W12 Coupé, it was added in the European Season Update as a high Class B car with the following rank statistics:
*Stock rank: 2,337 ()
* rank: 2,576
* rank: 2,853 ()
* rank: 3,145 ()
* rank: 3,532 ()
* rank: 4,005 ()
* rank: 4,348 ()
=== Performance ===
The Volkswagen W12 has a good top speed, sharp drifting and good handling, but has mediocre acceleration and poor nitro efficiency. It can compete with cars like McLaren F1 LM, Lotus Evija and Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder. However, due to its restrictive availability, players will most likely win it at lower stars, where it may not be as competitive. Skilled players will find it to be a very powerful car for events if its nitro is managed properly.
=== Availability===
The Volkswagen W12 must be unlocked with a , initially obtainable only through its Special Event; this requires the player to complete all 400 conditions in the Special Event. Subsequently, the could also be obtained through its Grand Prix.
 for the Volkswagen W12 are primarily obtainable from limited-time packs that are usually available only during time-limited and seasonal events where the W12 is a featured car.
As of the New Tech and Black Friday Update, blueprints and epic import parts, and key of the car can be obtained in Max-Out and Unlock Events respectively under The Showroom tab, which both events get unlocked once player reaches Garage Level of 17.
== Asphalt 8: Airborne ==
===Summary===
The Volkswagen W12 was added in the Winter Update as a mid Class A car with the following statistics:
*Starting rank: 1503
**This was changed to 1428 in the Sixth Anniversary Update.
*MAX rank: 1624 (+121)
**This was changed to 1559 in the Sixth Anniversary Update.
*MAX+PRO rank: 1706 (+82)
**This was changed to 1681 in the Sixth Anniversary Update.
*Tuning Kit bonus: +29
*Stock to MAX+PRO rank difference: 203
*Upgrade rank percentages: 5/55/5/35
*Nitro Efficiency: 6/12/16
As of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update, the W12 is now a high Class B car.
===Performance===
====v1.7====
Despite its redeeming all-round capabilities, the Volkswagen W12's acceleration, while not overly slow, is still not enough for Multiplayer races. The W12's top speed, at best, can only reach slightly higher than the McLaren MP4/8's. On the other hand, the W12 handles well due to being lightweight and has great nitro power, equivalent to the Lotus Exige S Coupe. The W12's poor acceleration and low total speed in its class mean that it is only a novelty item as it has no particular ability at which it can excel.
===Usage===
====v1.7====
Due to the W12 requiring 36 W16 Engine cards for its Pro Kits, as well as its poor acceleration and total speed in its class, the W12 is an unfavorable choice for Events and Multiplayer, as cars like the McLaren P1™, Falcon F7, Lotus Evora Sport 410, and Lamborghini Estoque can overshadow the W12. The W12 is also part of only one collection: Winter is Gone. In other terms, the car's Season 9 event is suitable for grinding, as the car can beat the required time by more than 10 seconds, meaning this car's grinding capabilities are better than most people give it credit for. This is, unfortunately, not much of a saving grace; this car should really only be purchased for novelty. However, it is the most powerful Volkswagen model, thus it will dominate Volkswagen-exclusive events.
===Price & Availability===
As of the Fifteenth Anniversary Update, the Volkswagen W12 costs to purchase.
The Volkswagen W12 was originally priced , but was later reduced to in February 2015 before being reverted back to its original price. With the Motorcycles Update, the W12 costed before being later repriced as .
Prior to the Lunar New Year 2017 Update, the Volkswagen W12 had always been available for purchase after its pre-release cups were held during the December 2014 Winter Update. It was changed into a time-limited car, available only for purchase between February 26, 2017 and March 4, 2017.
As of April 7, 2017, the Volkswagen W12 is now permanently purchasable.
As of the Gangstar Season Update, upgrades require 55 of each , , , and , 60 , 60 , 160 and .
The Volkswagen W12 was obtainable with the premium upgrade in the following events:
#Fortune Rabbit Season by reaching Page 6 and cost to purchase. Players who already owned the car would get 5x instead.
#Racing Pass 12 by reaching Page 6 and cost to purchase. Players who already owned the car would get 5x instead.
Category:Asphalt 8 Class A Vehicles
Category:Winter Update
Category:Winter Is Gone Collection
Category:Mismatched engine cars
Category:Limited Promotion Car
Category:Credits & Token Cars
Category:Asphalt 8 Class B Vehicles