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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 4-5 Seats |
|---|---|
| What is the fuel economy? | 12.5 l/100 km |
| How ECO is the car? | 290 g/km CO2 Euro 5 |
| How fast is the car? | 250 km/h 0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec |
| How much power? | 335 Hp, 430 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 4.2 l 4172 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 8, V-engine |
| How long is this vehicle? | 5055 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1903 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 2205 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2730 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 500 l |
| How many gears? | 6 |
| What type is the gearbox? | automatic transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Phaeton |
| Generation | Phaeton |
| Modification (Engine) | 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion |
| Start of production | 2008 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 4-5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined | 12.5 l/100 km 18.82 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg |
| CO2 emissions | 290 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 6.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 6.9 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.6 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 335 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 80.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 430 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | BGH, BGJ |
| Engine displacement | 4172 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 84.5 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 93 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 2205 kg |
| Max. weight | 2730 kg |
| Max load | 525 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 500 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5055 mm |
| Width | 1903 mm |
| Height | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2881 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 6 |
| Front suspension | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Rear suspension | Pneumatic elastic element |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/55 R18 |
