Volkswagen Phaeton 2011

The Volkswagen Phaeton is a choice of two wheelbases available, two rear-seat versions (three seats / two individual seats) and four engine (a turbo diesel and three gasoline engines). The six, eight and twelve-cylinder engines with a capacity between 176 kW / 240 PS to 331 kW / 450 PS. The standard engine in the Phaeton is a V6 petrol engine produces 206 kW / 280 PS. If the content of more than the V6 FSI choice a V8 and W12 petrol engine delivers 246 kW / 335 PS and 331 kW / 450 hp and is.

On the front diesel Volkswagen offers a very economical and smooth-running V6 TDI. In Europe it is the most frequently chosen engine for the car. The turbocharged common-rail direct injection engine delivers 176 kW / 240 hp and accelerates the Phaeton V6 (maximum speed in this case, 237 km / h) from 0 to 100 km / h in just 8.6 seconds. This is an average fuel consumption, coupled with the further (equivalent to 224 g / km CO2) to just 8.5 liters per 100 km reduction. Depending on the wheelbase, the 2011 Phaeton model from 5.06 to 5.18 meters long. A completely new front has been developed for the flagship of the Volkswagen brand.