The last-ever Bentley W12 engine rolled off the production line at Crewe, marking the end of the 12-cylinder era for the brand. The W12 gave way to the new “Ultra High Performance Hybrid” powertrain, ...

Pioneering new engine technologies has always been an integral part of Bentley's DNA. The second car ever made by the British marque, introduced a year after the end of World War I, featured a ...

The Volkswagen Group/Bentley 6.0-liter Goldilocks W12 relic was discontinued in spring of 2024, and it slotted neatly between the Papa Bear Bugatti W16 and the Baby Bear VW W8 and VR6 (which are also ...

Bentley's legendary W12 engine is an evolution of the W12 originally developed by VW for use in Volkswagen and Audi vehicles.

When one brings up a W12 engine, most car enthusiasts will undoubtedly be familiar with the Volkswagen-developed unit that powered several Volkswagen Group vehicles, most notably a range of Bentley ...

In a new development, Porsche has filed a new patent for a W12 engine design, which is a rare move in an era where most carmakers are shifting focus toward electric vehicles. This development has ...