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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
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General information

Name

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Brand

Volkswagen
Model

Phaeton
Generation

Phaeton
Year of production

2003

Number of seats

4

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion

Power

335 Hp @ 6500 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

430 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Emission standard

Euro 4

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

18.9 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

9.6 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy combined (l/100 km)

13 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

6.9 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

250 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
BGH, BGJ
Power
335 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
80.3 Hp/l
Torque
430 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
Engine displacement
4172 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Fuel system
Multi-point indirect injection
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
DOHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

2205 kg

Max weight (kg)

2730 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

500 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

5055 mm

Width (mm)

1903 mm

Height (mm)

1450 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2881 mm

Front track (mm)

1628 mm

Rear track (mm)

1612 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drive wheel

All wheel drive (4x4)

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Pneumatic elastic element

Rear suspension system

Pneumatic elastic element

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

235/55 R18

Rear tires size

235/55 R18

Wheel rims size

R18

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