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Volkswagen Phaeton V8 LWB

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton V8 LWB
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving19.0 litres/100 km (12.35 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.3 litres/100 km (17.75 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.0 litres/100 km (23.64 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Fuel city driving19.1 litres/100 km (12.35 miles per gallon)

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power334.60 PS (246 kW or 330 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque430.00 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.2 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
0-50 miles4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1467 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 360 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 310 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2281 kg (5,028.7 pounds)
Overall length5180 mm (203.9 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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