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Volkswagen Phaeton V8

Bodywork

type 4/5S SAL
doors 4

Engine information

Bore × stroke 84.50 mm × 93.00 mm 3.33 in × 3.66 in
Cylinders V-8
Displace 4.2 litre 4172 cc (254.591 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 5 valves per cylinder | 40 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power 334.6 PS (330.0 bhp) (246.1 kW) @ 6500 rpm
0-50 mph 4.80 s
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h 6.90 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 15.00 s
Standing km 27.10 s
Top speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Fuel consumption 18.9/9.8/13.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions 314.0 g/km
Power to weight ratio 146.21 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 430.0 Nm (317 ft·lb) (43.8 kgm) @ 3500 rpm
bmep 1295.2 kPa (187.9 psi)
Specific torque 103.07 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 0.91
Unitary capacity 521.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2881 mm
wheelbase 113.4 in
Length (milimeters) 5055 mm
Length (inches) 199 in
Width (milimeters) 1903 mm
Width (inches) 74.9 in
Height (milimeters) 1450 mm
Height (inches) 57.1 in
L:W ratio 1.75
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 2257 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 4976 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 90 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 19.8 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 23.8 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.310
Frontal area 2.36 m2
Cx 0.73

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive AWD
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 235/55 R 17 Y
Wheels 7.5J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 360 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6A
Top gear ratio 0.69
Final drive ratio 3.65

General information

RAC rating 35.4
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

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Phaeton V8 picture
Designer unknown
Year 2003

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