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Engine-group and variant data from Wikipedia's petrol list. These are Volkswagen Group records, including other Group marques; a listed application is not automatically a Volkswagen fitment.
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L539 V12 (Lamborghini)
Source fieldEngine dataengine displacement etc.6.5 : 6,498 cc (396.5 cu in); bore x stroke: 95.0 mm × 76.4 mm (3.74 in × 3.01 in), compression ratio: 11.8:1cylinder block & crankcasecast aluminium alloycylinder heads & valvetraincast aluminium alloy; 48 valvesaspirationmagnesium alloy; Magneti Marelli electronically controlled throttfuel system & ignition systemcommon railDIN-rated motive power & torque outputsLP 700 : 515 kW (700 PS; 691 bhp) at 8,250 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpmDIN-rated motive power & torque outputsLP 720 : 530 kW (721 PS; 711 bhp) at 8,250 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpmDIN-rated motive power & torque outputsLP 740 : 544 kW (740 PS; 730 bhp) at 8,400 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpmDIN-rated motive power & torque outputsLP 750 : 552 kW (751 PS; 740 bhp) at 8,400 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpmDIN-rated motive power & torque outputsLP 770 : 566 kW (770 PS; 759 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; and 720 N⋅m (531 lbf⋅ft) at 6,750 rpmDIN-rated motive power & torque outputsLP 780 : 574 kW (780 PS; 770 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; and 720 N⋅m (531 lbf⋅ft) at 6,750 rpmDIN-rated motive power & torque outputsLPI 800 : 599 kW (814 PS; 803 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; and 720 N⋅m (531 lbf⋅ft) at 6,750 rpmapplicationsLamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 (2011–2022)applicationsLamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50º Anniversario (2013)applicationsLamborghini Veneno LP 750-4 (2013–2014)applicationsLamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 (2016–2017)applicationsLamborghini Sián FKP 37 (2020–2022)applicationsLamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2022)
Volkswagen Group engine directory
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The source may discuss several variants in each section. These are reported components and systems, not a guarantee that every item applies to every code.
L539 V12 (Lamborghini)
Source fieldAdditional hardware and system detailscylinder block & crankcasealuminium alloycylinder heads & valvetrainaluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 48; double overhead camshaftfuel system & ignition systemcommon rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injectionexhaust systemcatalyst; oxygen sensing
Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.
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Wikipedia: List of Volkswagen Group petrol engines. Wikipedia contributors; CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision oldid 1383476161; accessed 2026-11-10.
Further Wikipedia-sourced detailsThe following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.Additional component and system specificationsEach source section can include several variants. Components, pressures and emissions systems are reported for that section and do not automatically apply to every code; exceptions are noted where the source provides them.L539 V12 (Lamborghini)Source fieldAdditional detailsaspirationThrottle: electronic control is describedfuel system & ignition systemInjection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Ignition: individual coils are describedexhaust systemExhaust monitoring: oxygen sensorsPage organisation changed
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Revision 2: Volkswagen Group petrol engines — L539 V12 (Lamborghini)
Engine-group and variant data from Wikipedia's petrol list. These are Volkswagen Group records, including other Group marques; a listed application is not automatically a Volkswagen fitment.
View this section in the cited Wikipedia revision.
L539 V12 (Lamborghini)
| Source field | Engine data |
|---|
| engine displacement etc. | 6.5 : 6,498 cc (396.5 cu in); bore x stroke: 95.0 mm × 76.4 mm (3.74 in × 3.01 in), compression ratio: 11.8:1 |
| cylinder block & crankcase | cast aluminium alloy |
| cylinder heads & valvetrain | cast aluminium alloy; 48 valves |
| aspiration | magnesium alloy; Magneti Marelli electronically controlled thrott |
| fuel system & ignition system | common rail |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 700 : 515 kW (700 PS; 691 bhp) at 8,250 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 720 : 530 kW (721 PS; 711 bhp) at 8,250 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 740 : 544 kW (740 PS; 730 bhp) at 8,400 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 750 : 552 kW (751 PS; 740 bhp) at 8,400 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 770 : 566 kW (770 PS; 759 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; and 720 N⋅m (531 lbf⋅ft) at 6,750 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 780 : 574 kW (780 PS; 770 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; and 720 N⋅m (531 lbf⋅ft) at 6,750 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LPI 800 : 599 kW (814 PS; 803 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; and 720 N⋅m (531 lbf⋅ft) at 6,750 rpm |
| applications | Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 (2011–2022) |
| applications | Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50º Anniversario (2013) |
| applications | Lamborghini Veneno LP 750-4 (2013–2014) |
| applications | Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 (2016–2017) |
| applications | Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 (2020–2022) |
| applications | Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2022) |
Volkswagen Group engine directory
Additional mechanical and system details
The source may discuss several variants in each section. These are reported components and systems, not a guarantee that every item applies to every code.
L539 V12 (Lamborghini)
| Source field | Additional hardware and system details |
|---|
| cylinder block & crankcase | aluminium alloy |
| cylinder heads & valvetrain | aluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 48; double overhead camshaft |
| fuel system & ignition system | common rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection |
| exhaust system | catalyst; oxygen sensing |
Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.
Sources
Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.
Revision 3: Volkswagen Group petrol engines — L539 V12 (Lamborghini)
Engine-group and variant data from Wikipedia's petrol list. These are Volkswagen Group records, including other Group marques; a listed application is not automatically a Volkswagen fitment.
View this section in the cited Wikipedia revision.
L539 V12 (Lamborghini)
| Source field | Engine data |
|---|
| engine displacement etc. | 6.5 : 6,498 cc (396.5 cu in); bore x stroke: 95.0 mm × 76.4 mm (3.74 in × 3.01 in), compression ratio: 11.8:1 |
| cylinder block & crankcase | cast aluminium alloy |
| cylinder heads & valvetrain | cast aluminium alloy; 48 valves |
| aspiration | magnesium alloy; Magneti Marelli electronically controlled thrott |
| fuel system & ignition system | common rail |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 700 : 515 kW (700 PS; 691 bhp) at 8,250 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 720 : 530 kW (721 PS; 711 bhp) at 8,250 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 740 : 544 kW (740 PS; 730 bhp) at 8,400 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 750 : 552 kW (751 PS; 740 bhp) at 8,400 rpm; and 690 N⋅m (509 lbf⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 770 : 566 kW (770 PS; 759 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; and 720 N⋅m (531 lbf⋅ft) at 6,750 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LP 780 : 574 kW (780 PS; 770 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; and 720 N⋅m (531 lbf⋅ft) at 6,750 rpm |
| DIN-rated motive power & torque outputs | LPI 800 : 599 kW (814 PS; 803 bhp) at 8,500 rpm; and 720 N⋅m (531 lbf⋅ft) at 6,750 rpm |
| applications | Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 (2011–2022) |
| applications | Lamborghini Aventador LP 720-4 50º Anniversario (2013) |
| applications | Lamborghini Veneno LP 750-4 (2013–2014) |
| applications | Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4 (2016–2017) |
| applications | Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 (2020–2022) |
| applications | Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 (2022) |
Volkswagen Group engine directory
Additional mechanical and system details
The source may discuss several variants in each section. These are reported components and systems, not a guarantee that every item applies to every code.
L539 V12 (Lamborghini)
| Source field | Additional hardware and system details |
|---|
| cylinder block & crankcase | aluminium alloy |
| cylinder heads & valvetrain | aluminium alloy; valves per cylinder: four; total valves: 48; double overhead camshaft |
| fuel system & ignition system | common rail mentioned; indirect injection; multipoint injection |
| exhaust system | catalyst; oxygen sensing |
Data adapted from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0. Production dates and fitments reflect that revision; verify the exact engine code, market and vehicle before applying a specification.
Sources
Curated reference notes. Applicability follows the cited sources; hardware testing by this wiki is not implied.
Further Wikipedia-sourced details
The following additional information is drawn from the cited Wikipedia revision by Wikipedia contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. An open-ended date reflects the source snapshot, not confirmed current production or fitment.
Additional component and system specifications
Each source section can include several variants. Components, pressures and emissions systems are reported for that section and do not automatically apply to every code; exceptions are noted where the source provides them.
| Source field | Additional details |
|---|
| aspiration | Throttle: electronic control is described |
| fuel system & ignition system | Injection: multi-point, indirect where specified; Injection: sequential operation is described; Injector location: intake manifold; Ignition: individual coils are described |
| exhaust system | Exhaust monitoring: oxygen sensors |