Volkswagen Top Speed

Phaeton

237.00 km/h

or 147.26 mp/h

General information
BrandVolkswagen
Model Phaeton
Generation Phaeton
Modification (Engine) 3.0 TDI (224 Hp)
Start of production 2004 year
End of production 2006 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.9 l/100 km 18.23 US mpg21.9 UK mpg7.75 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 7.7 l/100 km 30.55 US mpg36.69 UK mpg12.99 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 8.4 sec
Maximum speed 237 km/h 147.26 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.1 kg/Hp, 99.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5 kg/Nm, 199.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 224 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 75.5 Hp/l
Torque 450 Nm @ 1500 rpm. 331.9 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code BMK
Engine displacement 2967 cm3 181.06 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 83 mm 3.27 in.
Piston Stroke 91.4 mm 3.6 in.
Compression ratio 17
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity 8.3 l 8.77 US qt | 7.3 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 13 l 13.74 US qt | 11.44 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2255 kg 4971.42 lbs.
Max. weight 2780 kg 6128.85 lbs.
Max load 525 kg 1157.43 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 500 l 17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5055 mm 199.02 in.
Width 1903 mm 74.92 in.
Height 1450 mm 57.09 in.
Wheelbase 2881 mm 113.43 in.
Front track 1628 mm 64.09 in.
Rear (Back) track 1612 mm 63.46 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Front wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 6
Front suspension Pneumatic elastic element
Rear suspension Pneumatic elastic element
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/55 R17
Wheel rims size17