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Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4Motion LWB

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4Motion LWB

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 12-cylinder 48-valve W engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5996 cm3 / 365.9 cu in / 365.9 cu in, 308.7 kW / 414.0 hp / 414.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 550.0 N·m / 405.7 lb·ft / 405.7 lb·ft @ 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 15.6 l/100km / 18.1 mpg-UK / 15.1 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2003
ModelPhaeton W12 4Motion LWBIssued until
SeriePhaetonNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5175 mm / 203.7 in / 203.7 inTotal (curb) weight2383 kg / 5254 lb / 5254 lb
Width1903 mm / 74.9 in / 74.9 inDry weight
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3001 mm / 118.1 in / 118.1 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1628 mm / 64.1 in / 64.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1612 mm / 63.5 in / 63.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.31Frontal area (A)2.36 m2 / 25.4 sq ft / 25.4 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.73 m2 / 7.9 sq ft / 7.9 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)18.1 kW / 24.3 hp / 24.3 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders12
Engine TypeW engine Total number of valves48
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.93
Fuel supplyEngine displacement5996 cm3 / 365.9 cu in / 365.9 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity499.67 cm3/cylinder / 30.492 cu in/cylinder / 30.492 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.8 : 1
SumpMax. output power308.7 kW / 414.0 hp / 414.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque550.0 N·m / 405.7 lb·ft / 405.7 lb·ft at 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm / 4700 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)160.3 kW / 215.0 hp / 215.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output51.5 kW/l / 1.131 bhp/cu in / 1.131 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque91.7 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.8
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.12

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.40 s / 4.40 s / 4.40 sTop (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio173.7 kW/ton / 131.6 bhp/ton / 131.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.10 s / 6.10 s / 6.10 sFuel consumption, City (urban)23.9 l/100km / 11.8 mpg-UK / 9.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)10.9 l/100km / 25.9 mpg-UK / 21.6 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)15.6 l/100km / 18.1 mpg-UK / 15.1 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions374 g/km / 602 g/mi / 602 g/mi
  Range577 km / 359 mi / 359 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent,4 Links,ASuspSuspension rearIndependent, Trapezoidal link,ASusp
Wheels front7.5J x 18 ET40Wheels rear7.5J x 18 ET40
Tyres front235/50 R 18Tyres rear235/50 R 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4Motion LWB

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