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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8
General information | |
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| Model | Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Category | Large/luxury cars |
| Rating | 61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline, unleaded 98 |
| Fuel mixed driving | 13.1 litres/100 km (17.96 miles per gallon) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Drive | 4WD |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 335.00 PS (246 kW or 330 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 431 Nm (43.9 kgf-m or 317.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min. |
| Bore x stroke | 84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches) |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel control | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Top speed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 6.9 seconds |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1547 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Max no. of doors | 4 |
| Passenger space | 3940 litres (1,041 gallons) |
| Cargo space | 500 litres (132 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disks |
| Brake details | Antiblocking system (ABS) |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 2166 kg (4,775.2 pounds) |
| Max weight with load | 2760 kg (6,084.8 pounds) |
| Towing weight | 2400 kg (5,291.1 pounds) |
| Overall length | 5060 mm (199.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 1910 mm (75.2 inches) |
| Overall height | 1460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm (113.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 90.0 litres (23.78 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Aprox price as new EUR | 74520 |
| Service interval | 30,000 km |
