Volkswagen Phaeton V8 2006 specs
General information
| Model: | Volkswagen Phaeton V8 |
| Year: | 2006 |
| Category: | Midsize family cars |
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen |
| Seats: | 4 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Displacement: | 4130 ccm |
| Max power: | 340 PS (251 kW) at 6500 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 429.85 Nm at 3500 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 19.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 79.5 x 86.9 mm (3.1 x 3.4 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Injection |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Fuel city driving: | 14.7 litres/100 km (16 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel mixed driving: | 13.1 litres/100 km (17.96 miles per gallon) |
| Fuel highway driving: | 10.7 litres/100 km (21.98 miles per gallon) |
| Airbags: | 6. Front airbags. Side airbags. |
| Drive: | Front wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.258 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Max no. of doors: | 5 |
| Leg room front: | 1070 mm (42.1 inches) |
| Passenger space: | 3058 litres (808 gallons) |
| Cargo space: | 368 litres (98 gallons) |
| Optional cargo space: | 1470 litres (389 gallons) |
| Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 0.4 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Steering: | Optional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilas |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated disks, 280 mm |
| Rear brakes: | Disks, 255 mm |
| Brake details: | ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS |
| Front tire dimensions: | 195/60-R16 |
| Rear tire dimensions: | 205/55-R16 |
| Turn circle: | 13 m (511.8 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1318 kg (2905.7 pounds) |
| Max weight with load: | 2356 kg (5194.1 pounds) |
| Towing weight: | 1200 kg (2645.5 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 5180 mm (203.9 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1910 mm (75.2 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1460 mm (57.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 3010 mm (118.5 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 90 litres (23.78 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Other specifications
| CO2 emissions: | 149 g/km |
| Aprox price as new USD: | 66740 |






















