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Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4Motion LWB

(2005 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)VolkswagenIssued from2005
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)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length5175 mm / 203.7 in / 203.7 inGround clearance
Width1903 mm / 74.9 in / 74.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.72
Height1450 mm / 57.1 in / 57.1 inTotal (curb) weight2383 kg / 5254 lb / 5254 lb
Wheelbase3001 mm / 118.1 in / 118.1 inDry weight
Track front1628 mm / 64.1 in / 64.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1612 mm / 63.5 in / 63.5 inFuel capacity90 l / 19.8 UK gal / 23.8 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.310Frontal Area2.36 m2 / 25.4 sq ft / 25.4 sq ft
Cx0.73  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders12
Engine TypeW engine Total number of valves48
Engine ManufacturerVolkswagenValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium alloy block; aluminium headBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke90.2 mm / 3.55 in / 3.55 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.93
Engine Main bearings7Engine displacement5998 cm3 / 366.0 cu in / 366.0 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity499.83 cm3/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder / 30.501 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio10.7 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power331.1 kW / 450.2 hp / 450.2 hp at 6050 rpm / 6050 rpm / 6050 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque560.0 Nm / 413.0 lbft / 413.0 lbft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output326.6 kW / 444.1 bhp / 444.1 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output74.0 kW/l / 1.649 bhp/cu in / 1.649 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque93.36 Nm/l / 0.817 lbft/cu in / 0.817 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driveall wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.80
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.91

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 (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio186.32 kW/ton / 253.32 bhp/ton / 253.32 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.10 s / 6.10 s / 6.10 sFuel consumption, City (urban)21.2 l/100km / 13.3 mi/UK gal / 11.1 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)10.5 l/100km / 26.9 mi/UK gal / 22.4 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)14.5 l/100km / 19.5 mi/UK gal / 16.2 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions348 g/km / 560 g/mi / 560 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion PAS  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.4Li.ASusp.Suspension rearI.TzLi.ASusp.
Wheels front8.5J x 18Wheels rear8.5J x 18
Tyres front255/45 R 18 YTyres rear255/45 R 18 Y
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front365 mm / 14.4 in / 14.4 inBrake diameter rear335 mm / 13.2 in / 13.2 in
Braked area  

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

 
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