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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 06:32 PM
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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It'll still be a VW rated the 3rd worst in reliabilty by Consumer reports and 4th worst by JD Powers
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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Originally posted by SanchothePanda

The W12 Coupe has been through an extensive development programme culnimating in it setting the world speed record for distance covered in 24 hours at an average of 183 mph in October. This 6 litre, 12 cylinder, 600 horse powered 1200kg supercar is capable of 217mph and 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds, figures only eclipsed by the Maclaren F1, which is no longer in production.


Note to self, black cars are the fastest!!!
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 07:39 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cobreth
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Are you saying that particular design isn't gonna make it into production or VW isn't gonna release a roadster?

If you're saying the latter, then you're wrong.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Cobreth
[B]Are you saying that particular design isn't gonna make it into production or VW isn't gonna release a roadster?

If you're saying the latter, then you're wrong.
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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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Originally posted by green
At twice the weight it was rumored, though, what's even the point?
At 3000 pounds, it would still have a better power-to-weight ratio than the S2000 -- seems like a pretty good point to me...

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Old Sep 2, 2003 | 08:59 PM
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Looks like a mix between a TT and a Boxter.
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Old Sep 3, 2003 | 11:10 AM
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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back end looks a little too rounded to me, similar to the lexus sc430. Other than that, looks like another enjoyable roadster.
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Old Sep 4, 2003 | 06:49 AM
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Originally posted by SanchothePanda


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too bad that car was canceled about 2 years ago.
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