| General information | |
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| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Model | Phaeton |
| Generation | Phaeton |
| Type (Engine) | 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion |
| Start of production | 2008 year |
| End of production | 2010 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 4-5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – combined | 12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg 8 km/l |
| CO2 emissions | 290 g/km |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 6.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 6.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 6.6 sec |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h 155.34 mph |
| Emission standard | Euro 5 |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.6 kg/Hp, 151.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.1 kg/Nm, 195 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 335 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 80.3 Hp/l |
| Torque | 430 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 317.15 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | BGH, BGJ |
| Engine displacement | 4172 cm3 254.59 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 84.5 mm 3.33 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 93 mm 3.66 in. |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 5 |
| Fuel injection system | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 9 l 9.51 US qt | 7.92 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 2205 kg 4861.19 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2730 kg 6018.62 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 | |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4×4) |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 6 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 235/55 R18 |
| What is the body type, Volkswagen Phaeton? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 4-5 Seats |
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| What is the fuel economy, Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | 12.5 l/100 km 18.8 US mpg 22.6 UK mpg 8 km/l |
| How ECO is the car, Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | 290 g/km CO2 Euro 5 |
| How fast is the car, 2008 Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | 250 km/h | 155.34 mph 0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec 0-60 mph: 6.6 sec |
| How much power, Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 2008 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | 335 Hp, 430 Nm 317.15 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 2008 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | 4.2 l 4172 cm3 254.59 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 2008 Volkswagen 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan 2008 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | All wheel drive (4×4). Internal Combustion engine. |
| How long is this vehicle, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan? | 5055 mm 199.02 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan? | 1903 mm 74.92 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | 2205 kg 4861.19 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | 2730 kg 6018.62 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton Sedan? | 500 l 17.66 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 2008 Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion? | 6, automatic transmission |
