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Briefing: The Saga Of This Cheap Bentley Flying Spur Shows Off Just How Tough Volkswagen's W12 Can Be
Strategic angle: It withstood years of overheating, enough to stretch head bolts and damage a coolant tank, and is still running as smoothly as it did two decades ago.
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Updated 26 days ago
The Bentley Flying Spur has showcased the resilience of Volkswagen's W12 engine, enduring significant operational challenges over the years.
Reportedly, the engine withstood prolonged overheating, which led to the stretching of head bolts and damage to the coolant tank, yet it continues to function effectively.
This case highlights not only the robustness of the W12 engine design but also its capacity to maintain performance standards over two decades despite adverse conditions.