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The Roadster version, a variation on the W12 theme was a 12-cylinder open-top engine.<\/p>\n

The second variation<\/b> on the W12 project <\/b>was an open topped version<\/b> based on the chassis<\/b>, engine<\/b> and mechanical<\/b> figuration<\/b> of the W12 Syncro <\/b>introduced at the 1997 Tokyo motor show<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The engine<\/b> remained the 5600 cc W12  unit  <\/b>developing 420hp<\/b>, with acceleration<\/b> of 0-100km\/h in just 4 seconds.<\/p>\n

Compared to the Syncro<\/b> version, the transmission<\/b> changed from 4WD to rear drive<\/b>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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