1997 W12 Syncro In 1997, at the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen debuted their first sports car concept, a bright yellow W12 Syncro (also known as the W12 Syncro Coupé) with a 5.6-litre W12 engine producing 309 kilowatts (420 PS; 414 bhp) with Syncro four-wheel drive. It, and the W12 concepts after it, were all designed by the Italdesign firm in Italy. length: 4400 mm width: 1920 mm height: 1100 mm wheelbase: 2530 mm front track: 1620 mm rear track: 1600 mm front overhang: 1000 mm rear overhang: 870 mm engine position: mid longitudinal drive: four-wheel drive engine: 5,600 cubic centimetres (341.7 cu in) W12 rated power: 309 kilowatts (420 PS; 414 bhp)