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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2

4-door 5-seater station wagon (estate, combi), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 40-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 4170 cm3 / 254.5 cu in / 254.5 cu in, 250.0 kW / 335.3 hp / 335.3 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 429.9 N·m / 317.0 lb·ft / 317.0 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 209 km/h / 130 mph / 130 mph top speed, consumption 6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mpg-UK / 37.9 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2006
ModelPhaeton 4.2Issued until
SeriePhaetonNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE,US,BR,MX,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5180 mm / 203.9 in / 203.9 inTotal (curb) weight2356 kg / 5194 lb / 5194 lb
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase3010 mm / 118.5 in / 118.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.4Frontal area (A)2.37 m2 / 25.5 sq ft / 25.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.95 m2 / 10.2 sq ft / 10.2 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)23.6 kW / 31.6 hp / 31.6 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves40
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder5
Engine constructionBore84.6 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio0.91
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement4170 cm3 / 254.5 cu in / 254.5 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity522.77 cm3/cylinder / 31.901 cu in/cylinder / 31.901 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power250.0 kW / 335.3 hp / 335.3 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
AspirationMax. torque429.9 N·m / 317.0 lb·ft / 317.0 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)136.1 kW / 182.5 hp / 182.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output60.0 kW/l / 1.317 bhp/cu in / 1.317 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque103.1 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears6
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed209 km/h / 130 mph / 130 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)6.70 s / 6.70 s / 6.70 sPower-to-weight ratio144.3 kW/ton / 109.3 bhp/ton / 109.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)6.2 l/100km / 45.6 mpg-UK / 37.9 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions149 g/km / 240 g/mi / 240 g/mi
  Range1452 km / 902 mi / 902 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front235/55R17YTyres rear235/55R17Y
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2

 
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