With great pride, InterClassics presents the theme of the upcoming anniversary edition of InterClassics Brussels. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show, the spotlight is being shone on the most iconic engine configuration of all time: the V12!
Over the years, many car manufacturers have chosen the V12 as the pinnacle within their line-up. Today, its final chapter seems to be approaching—making this the perfect moment to celebrate this jewel of automotive engineering. Through an unforgettable collection of pre-war cars, classics, and modern hypercars, we tell the story of the ultimate engine.
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V12 facts
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161.583 units
Jaguar produced the most V12 engines of any manufacturer. Thanks to models like the XJS, Jaguar brought V12 elegance to the masses.
1963-2011
For nearly 50 years, Lamborghini used a V12 engine designed by Giotto Bizzarrini. It evolved from a 3.5L in the 350GT to a 6.5L in the Murciélago SV, with power rising from 270 to 670 hp.
7.3 liter
In the late 1990s, Mercedes-Benz equipped its luxurious SL (R129) with a 7.3L V12 engine producing 525 hp. Despite its understated look, the SL73 AMG outperformed rivals like the Lamborghini Diablo and Ferrari 550 Maranello. To this day, this engine powers all of Pagani’s hypercars.
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