The Volkswagen W12 Coupé is a concept supercar made by Volkswagen, designed by Italdesign Giugiaro. The car was first seen as the 1997 W12 Syncro in Asphalt 8: Airborne, and later as the 2001 W12 Nardò in Asphalt Legends (formerly Asphalt 9: Legends).
Description[]
Volkswagen W12 was a series of mid-engined concept cars designed to showcase and improve the twelve-cylinder W-configuration architecture, built by combining two 2.8 L VR6 engines at a 72° angle between the cylinder banks.
The first concept, the W12 Syncro, was developed in under six months and unveiled at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show. It featured a 420 PS engine producing 530 Nm of torque, paired with an all-wheel-drive system. In 1998, the W12 Roadster version was unveiled.
The most powerful variant, the W12 Coupé, was introduced at the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show. It featured an increased displacement of 6.0 L, producing 500 PS and 621 Nm of torque, and weighed 1,200 kg. The Coupé broke the speed record at the Nardò Ring, accelerating from 0–100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 357 km/h (222 mph). Following this achievement, it was renamed the W12 Nardò, after the track where it set the record.[1]
Asphalt 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 (
Key) 
rank: 2,576- rank: 2,853 ( 26)
- rank: 3,145 ( 34)
- rank: 3,532 ( 46)
- rank: 4,005 ( 61)
- rank: 4,348 ( 78)
Performance[]
The Volkswagen W12 has a good top speed, sharp drifting and good handling, but has mediocre acceleration and poor nitro efficiency.
Usage[]
It can compete with cars such as 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.
Unlocking the car unlocks the Lamborghini Sián FKP 37's Showroom Max-Out event, where it is driven as one of the support cars.
Availability[]
The car was originally obtainable in its Special Event, available between June 4 – July 2, 2021.
During the Raging Bull Season Update, as part of the 4th Anniversary! Season, it became obtainable in its Grand Prix, available between July 10 – 25, 2022.
As of the New Tech and Black Friday Update, 
Blueprints and Epic Import Parts, along with the Key of the car can be obtained in its Max-Out and Unlock event, respectively. These events become available once the player reaches Garage Level 17. The Key can only be obtained after collecting 245 of the car in the Max-Out event.
During the Heatwave: Afterburn Update, the car became obtainable in its Mayhem Event, available between September 4 – 24, 2025.
Asphalt 8: Airborne[]
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 
990,000 to purchase.
The Volkswagen W12 was originally priced 825,000, but was later reduced to 575,000 in February 2015 before being reverted back to its original price. With the Motorcycles Update, the W12 costed 825,000 or 
5,300 before being later repriced as 475,000 or 3,450.
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.
The Volkswagen W12 became obtainable in the following events:
- Fortune Rabbit Season by reaching Page 6 with the Premium upgrade and cost 10 to purchase. Players who already own the car would get 5x Direct Upgrade - Class B instead.
- Racing Pass 12 by reaching Page 6 with the Premium upgrade and cost 10 to purchase. Players who already own the car would get 5x Direct Upgrade - Class B instead.
- 2024 Trick-or-Treat by exchanging 520 Pumpkins that was available between October 25 - 30, 2024. Players who already own the car would get 1x Master Key - Rare instead.
Upgrades[]
Between the Gangstar Season Update and the 2023 Holiday Update, upgrades required 55 of each 
Rare Tires, 
Rare Suspension, 
Rare Drivetrain, and 
Rare Exhaust, 60 
Rare Tech, 60 
Rare Engine, 160 
Volkswagen W12 Kit and 
8,000,000.
During the 2024 Spring Update, upgrades required 45 of each Rare Tires, Rare Suspension, Rare Drivetrain, and Rare Exhaust, 20 Rare Tech, 20 Rare Engine, 160 Volkswagen W12 Kit and 8,000,000.
As of the Mercedes Season Update, upgrades require 40 of each Rare Tires, Rare Suspension, Rare Drivetrain, and Rare Exhaust, 160 Volkswagen W12 Kit and 7,000,000.
Alternatively, as of the 2025 Halloween Update, upgrades require 
840 or 8,080,000.
References[]
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