What is V-12?
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An engine with twelve cylinders and pistons arranged in a v formation as would be a v6 or v8 etc etc. there are many engines in the v formula usualy with an even number of pistons although notable exceptions are vw's v5 engine. v12 engines are probably most commonly associated with the marque Jaguar.
a Jaguar XJ-S is fitted with a v-12 engine.
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