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Bentley Bentayga, Audi A8 and VW Phaeton will get new W-12 engine with direct injection and turbocharging

The Bentley Bentayga, shown, will be the first VW Group model to use the next W-12 engine.
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By:
Jens Meiners
June 05, 2015 05:00 AM

VIENNA -- Volkswagen Group's next-generation W-12 engine will combine direct-injection technology and turbocharging, a VW powertrain executive says.

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