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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12

4-door 4-seater station wagon (estate, combi), petrol (gasoline) W engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in, 309.0 kW / 414.4 hp / 414.4 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 550.0 N·m / 405.7 lb·ft / 405.7 lb·ft @ 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, four wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 15.7 l/100km / 18.0 mpg-UK / 15.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2008
ModelPhaeton 6.0 W12Issued until
SeriePhaetonNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2577 l / 91.01 cu ft / 91.01 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5060 mm / 199.2 in / 199.2 inTotal (curb) weight2366 kg / 5216 lb / 5216 lb
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inLoad capacity534 kg / 1177 lb / 1177 lb
Wheelbase2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 inGross (max.) weight2900 kg / 6393 lb / 6393 lb
Track frontTowing weight2500 kg / 5512 lb / 5512 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.75  

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 cylinders
Engine TypeW engine (W-engine)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio0.93
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity499.87 cm3/cylinder / 30.504 cu in/cylinder / 30.504 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.8 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power309.0 kW / 414.4 hp / 414.4 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque550.0 N·m / 405.7 lb·ft / 405.7 lb·ft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)123.6 kW / 165.8 hp / 165.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output51.5 kW/l / 1.132 bhp/cu in / 1.132 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque91.7 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel drivefour wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio177.5 kW/ton / 134.5 bhp/ton / 134.5 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)15.7 l/100km / 18.0 mpg-UK / 15.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions161 g/km / 259 g/mi / 259 g/mi
  Range573 km / 356 mi / 356 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front235/50-R18Tyres rear235/50-R18
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12

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