Iconic British firm Rolls-Royce has launched a new 12-cylinder version of its MTU Series 2000 engine. The new model, designated 12V2000 M96Z, is designed for “fast yachts, patrol, police and ...

The 6.0-liter W-12—the cylinder banks form what amounts to two narrow-angle V-6s fused side-by-side at the crank, the resulting quartet of three-cylinder banks forming a shape resembling the ...

The Long Goodbye: Every New Car Still Available With a 12-Cylinder Engine. Though mighty and smooth, even the most luxurious brands feature fewer and fewer cars equipped with 12-cylinder engines.

The 12-cylinder engine was the better seller by far. It was a narrow 45-degree V12 of 368-cubic-inch displacement that made 135 horsepower but delivered smooth and nearly vibration-free torque.

In this era, a V-12 is no longer a necessity. All those super- and turbochargers wrangle as much or even more power from smaller, more efficient engines which are lighter and less complicated.

Feb. 21 (UPI) --Bentley is shifting its focus to a carbon-neutral future with the announcement that it will stop manufacturing 12-cylinder engines in April 2024.The luxury automaker made the ...

Bentley Motors, the British luxury automaker, is bidding farewell to its 12-cylinder W12 engine after nearly two decades as the iconic brand charges toward an all-electric future.. For over a ...

The W12 engine is one of the most unconventional powerplants in recent automotive history. Essentially two narrow-angle V6s merged together at the crankcase, it makes it possible to fit 12 ...

That's a pretty broad statement for a brand that currently only offers its 621-hp, 6.0-liter V-12 in the exclusive Mercedes-Maybach S 680, but we suspect the market for these double-digit-cylinder ...

Nine automakers are still bucking the trend of engine downsizing and clinging to big 12-cylinder engines. Search. Cars By Category; Expert Reviews; Car Buying Guide; Shopping Tools and Advice; ...