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Volkswagen Phaeton V6

(2002 model)

Brief specs of 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton V6

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve V engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in, 177.5 kW / 238.0 hp / 238.0 hp @ 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm, 315.0 N·m / 232.3 lb·ft / 232.3 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph top speed, consumption 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2002
ModelPhaeton V6Issued until
SeriePhaetonNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerVolkswagen AGCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4180 l / 147.62 cu ft / 147.62 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5055 mm / 199.0 in / 199.0 inTotal (curb) weight1995 kg / 4398 lb / 4398 lb
Width1903 mm / 74.9 in / 74.9 inDry weight
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2881 mm / 113.4 in / 113.4 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 ratio1.75  

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 cylinders6
Engine TypeV engine (V6)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructioncast iron block; aluminium headBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke95.9 mm / 3.78 in / 3.78 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.88
Fuel supplyEngine displacement3189 cm3 / 194.6 cu in / 194.6 cu in
Engine Main bearings7Unitary capacity531.50 cm3/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder / 32.434 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.2 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power177.5 kW / 238.0 hp / 238.0 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque315.0 N·m / 232.3 lb·ft / 232.3 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)99.8 kW / 133.9 hp / 133.9 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output55.7 kW/l / 1.223 bhp/cu in / 1.223 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque98.8 N·m/l / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in / 0.86 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.83
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.88

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)5.90 s / 5.90 s / 5.90 sTop (maximal) speed245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio119.3 kW/ton / 90.4 bhp/ton / 90.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h8.40 s / 8.40 s / 8.40 sFuel consumption, City (urban)16.1 l/100km / 17.5 mpg-UK / 14.6 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.7 l/100km / 32.5 mpg-UK / 27.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions274 g/km / 441 g/mi / 441 g/mi
  Range789 km / 491 mi / 491 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent,4 Links,ASuspSuspension rearIndependent, Trapezoidal link,ASusp
Wheels front7.5J x 16 ET40Wheels rear7.5J x 16 ET40
Tyres front235/60 R 16Tyres rear235/60 R 16
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front323 mm / 12.7 in / 12.7 inBrake diameter rear280 mm / 11.0 in / 11.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Volkswagen Phaeton V6

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