The Volkswagen 5.9-liter V12 is the most powerful mass production diesel engine to date by the automaker, sporting a rated power of up to 500 brake horsepower and a maximum torque output of 737 lb-ft.

During the inaugural Jetta TDI Cup race last weekend, VW of America PR boss Steve Keyes revealed that the new truck would be powered by the 6.0L V12 TDI diesel that is going into the Audi Q7 TDI V12.