| petrol | |
| diesel | |
| alcohol based | |
| gas (LPG, CNG) | |
| steam | |
| electricity |
(2006 model)
4-door 4-seater, petrol (gasoline) W engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in, 331.0 kW / 443.9 hp / 443.9 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 550.5 N·m / 406.1 lb·ft / 406.1 lb·ft @ 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm, automatic 5-speed transmission, front wheel drive, 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph top speed, consumption 17.0 l/100km / 16.6 mpg-UK / 13.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | Volkswagen | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Phaeton 6.0 W12 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Phaeton | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen AG | Country | DE,US,BR,MX,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | Number of seats | 4 | |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | 368 l / 13.00 cu ft / 13.00 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 3058 l / 107.99 cu ft / 107.99 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1266 l / 44.71 cu ft / 44.71 cu ft |
| Length | 5180 mm / 203.9 in / 203.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1318 kg / 2906 lb / 2906 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 in | Load capacity | 1131 kg / 2493 lb / 2493 lb |
| Wheelbase | 3010 mm / 118.5 in / 118.5 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2449 kg / 5399 lb / 5399 lb |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1000 kg / 2205 lb / 2205 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | 90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.72 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.4 | Frontal 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 Code | Total number of cylinders | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | W engine (W-engine) | Total number of valves | |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 76.5 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 75.6 mm / 2.98 in / 2.98 in |
| Fuel details | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.01 |
| Fuel supply | Injection | Engine displacement | 5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 347.48 cm3/cylinder / 21.205 cu in/cylinder / 21.205 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 331.0 kW / 443.9 hp / 443.9 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 550.5 N·m / 406.1 lb·ft / 406.1 lb·ft at 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm / 3250 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 132.4 kW / 177.6 hp / 177.6 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 55.2 kW/l / 1.213 bhp/cu in / 1.213 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 91.8 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | front wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 341.4 kW/ton / 258.7 bhp/ton / 258.7 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 19.8 l/100km / 14.3 mpg-UK / 11.9 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg-UK / 17.8 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 17.0 l/100km / 16.6 mpg-UK / 13.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 398 g/km / 640 g/mi / 640 g/mi (est.) | |
| Range | 529 km / 329 mi / 329 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). Optional traction control. Optional Electr | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent | Suspension rear | Independent |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 195/60-R16 | Tyres rear | 205/55-R16 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ventilated disc | |
| Brake diameter front | 280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in | Brake diameter rear | |
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12
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