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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 4Motion

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 4Motion
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving12.7 litres/100 km (18.59 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power335.00 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
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
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
Power/weight ratio0.1590 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2648 litres (700 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (507.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2107 kg (4,645.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2700 kg (5,952.5 pounds)
Towing weight2400 kg (5,291.1 pounds)
Overall length5060 mm (199.2 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR82230
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