Volkswagen Phaeton
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Volkswagen Phaeton

Vehicle information
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Parent companyVolkswagen Group
Production2002 � present
AssemblyDresden, Germany
ClassFull-size luxury car
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutLongitudinal front engine,
4motion permanent four-wheel drive
PlatformVolkswagen Group D1
Enginepetrol engines:
3.2 L VR6
4.2 L V8
6.0 L W12
diesel engines:
3.0 L V6 TDI
5.0 L V10 TDI
Transmission5-speed ZF 5HP24A tiptronic automatic (W12 engine only),
6-speed ZF 6HP26A tiptronic automatic (all other models)
Wheelbase2881 mm (2.9 m)
LWB: 3001 mm (3 m)
Length5055 mm (5.1 m)
LWB: 5175 mm (5.2 m)
Width1903 mm (1.9 m)
Height1450 mm (1.5 m)
Weight2449 kg (2.4 m) (LWB W12)
RelatedBentley Continental GT
Bentley Continental Flying Spur

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The Volkswagen Phaeton (pronounced -enˈfeɪtən ) is a full-size luxury sedan/saloon manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen, and is described by Volkswagen as their "premium class". It was introduced at the 2002 Geneva Motor Show, and marketed worldwide.

The name Phaeton derives from Phaëton, the son of Phoebus (or Helios) in Greek mythology.

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Volkswagen launches the new Phaeton - Trade Arabia Tweet this news
Trade Arabia--“The launch of the new -Volkswagen Phaeton- model will offer the elite class of motoring enthusiasts in the Middle East a whole new exclusive experience,” ... - Date : Sat, 31 Jul 2010 09:07:22 GMT+00:00
Facelift Phaeton now on sale - Car Middle East Tweet this news
Car Middle East--Stefan Mecha, Managing Director of Volkswagen Middle East, said, 'The launch of the new -Volkswagen Phaeton- model will offer the elite class of motoring ... - Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:13:20 GMT+00:00
Volkswagen Passat 2012 Caught In Clear Spy Shots! - Mibz (blog) Tweet this news
Mibz (blog)--We also notice certain elements from the 2011 -Phaeton-, but maybe it's just us. Take a look at the shots and ponder yourself. The car seen in the spy shots ... - Date : Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:16:12 GMT+00:00
VW revamp to hasten Porsche integration - Financial Times Tweet this news
Financial Times--VW could reap large synergies by bringing Porsche's Panamera luxury sedan on to the same platform as -VW's Phaeton- and Audi's A8 premium saloons. ... - Date : Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:28:19 GMT+00:00
Volkswagen Phaeton to Return to North American - Eventually - AutoGuide.com Tweet this news
AutoGuide.com---Volkswagen's- impressive luxury flagship, the -Phaeton-, may return to the US after all - but not any time soon. According to a new report by Motor Trend, ... - Date : Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:27:53 GMT+00:00
EBD Technology in New Volkswagen Phaeton added more security - Techno Tech Gadgets (blog) Tweet this news
Techno Tech Gadgets (blog)--EBD Technology in New -Volkswagen Phaeton- added more security: NewVolkswagen Phaeton is packed with cool features like draft-less four-zone climate control ... - Date : Tue, 22 Jun 2010 04:20:47 GMT+00:00
Next-generation Volkswagen Phaeton to be tailor-made for the US and Chinese ... - Top Speed (blog) Tweet this news
Top Speed (blog)--How ironic is it that the next-generation -Volkswagen Phaeton-, a German-born vehicle if there ever was one, will be sent to the US and Chinese markets and ... - Date : Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:21:35 GMT+00:00
Hyundai CEO reveals reason for Equus, explains why it's no VW Phaeton - Autoblog (blog) Tweet this news
Autoblog (blog)--Krafcik addresses the obvious comparison to the US market failure of the -Volkswagen Phaeton-. The way Krafcik sees it, VW skipped a few pricing steps going ... - Date : Tue, 15 Jun 2010 19:01:37 GMT+00:00
Photos of the 2011 VW Phaeton Released - Car Throttle Tweet this news
Car Throttle--The -Volkswagen Phaeton- was introduced at the Beijing Auto Show in April. Along with it, VW released the usual standard-issue studio press release ... - Date : Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:42:19 GMT+00:00
Volkswagen Phaeton - Indian Cars Bikes (blog) Tweet this news
Indian Cars Bikes (blog)--Piech responded with the -Phaeton- that directly gunned for the Mercedes Benz S Class' jugular. Piech, being Piech, the embodiment of over-engineering that ... - Date : Fri, 28 May 2010 14:00:43 GMT+00:00

engine displacement
/ type
engine
code(s)
max. power max. torque 0-100 km/h (0.1 F) top speed
'petrol engines'
all fuel injected
3.2 VR6 3189 cc VR6 AYT / BKL / BRK 177 kW 315 Nm (0.3 F) 9.4 sec 240 km/h (0.2 F)
4.2 V8 4172 cc V8 BGH / BGJ 246 kW 430 Nm (0.4 F) 6.9 sec 250 km/h (0.3 F)
(elec. limited)
6.0 W12 LWB 5998 cc W12 BAN
BRN / BTT
309 kW
331 kW @ 6,050 rpm
560 Nm (0.6 F)
@ 2,750 rpm
6.1 sec 250 km/h (0.3 F)
(elec. limited)
'diesel engines'
all Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)
3.0 V6 TDI 2967 cc V6 BMK 165 kW 450 Nm (0.5 F) 8.8 sec 237 km/h (0.2 F)
5.0 V10 TDI 4852 cc V10 AJS 230 kW 750 Nm (0.8 F) 6.9 sec 250 km/h (0.3 F)
(elec. limited)

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current Volkswagen
passenger car range
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discontinued
aircooled VW models
181 (Kurierwagen/Trekker/Thing/Safari) * 411/412 (Type 4) * 1500/1600 (Type 3) * Beetle (Type 1) * Brasilia * Country Buggy (Sakbayan) * Hebmüller Cabriolet * Karmann Ghia * Kommandeurwagen * Kübelwagen * Schwimmwagen * SP2 * Type 18A * VW-Porsche 914
discontinued
watercooled VW models
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Volkswagen
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future Volkswagen carsNew Small Family * New Midsize Sedan
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type /
class
1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
city car Lupo Fox
supermini ... Polo/Derby I Polo/Derby/Classic II Polo/Classic IIF Polo/Classic III Polo IIIF Polo IV Polo IVF Polo V
small
family car
... Golf I Golf II Golf III Golf IV Golf V Golf VI
... Jetta I Jetta II Vento Bora Jetta V
New Beetle
large family car Passat I Passat II / Santana Passat III Passat IV Passat V Passat VI
exec. luxury car Phaeton
coupé ... Scirocco I Scirocco II Scirocco III
Corrado Passat CC
convertible . . . Golf I Cabriolet Golf III Cabriolet New Beetle Cabriolet
Eos
compact
MPV
Golf Plus
Touran
large MPV Sharan
off-roader
(SUV)
Tiguan
Touareg
Founder: Deutsche Arbeitsfront * A marque of the Volkswagen Group * 4motion * G40 / G60

type /
class
1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
subcompact Fox / Fox wagon
compact Rabbit I Golf II Golf III Golf IV Rabbit V Golf VI
Jetta I Jetta II Jetta III Jetta IV Jetta V
Dasher New Beetle
mid-size Quantum Passat III Passat IV Passat V Passat VI
full-size Phaeton
coupé Scirocco I Scirocco II Corrado CC
convertible Rabbit Convertible Cabriolet Cabrio Eos
New Beetle Convertible
van Vanagon (T3) Eurovan (T4) Routan
pickup Rabbit LX
crossover Tiguan
mid-size SUV Touareg Touareg II
founder: Deutsche Arbeitsfront * A marque of the Volkswagen Group * 4motion * Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. * Electronics Research Laboratory * North American Volkswagen engines



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