2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Engine

In Europe the engines offered on the Phaeton include three gas fuel and two diesel variants. Performance ranges from 165 kW / 225 PS to 331 kW / 450 PS. The torque range is extraordinary: 315 to 750 Newton meters. The gasoline engine lineup includes the 3.2 Liter V6, the 4.2-Liter-V8 and the 6.0 Liter W12. The diesel engines offered are a 3.0 Liter V6 TDI with standard diesel particulate filter and the already legendary 5.0 Liter V10 TDI. With the exception of the V6 TDI version, all Phaeton variants are available with an extended wheelbase.

The extensive standard equipment that comes with each Phaeton includes engineering highlights such as 4-corner air suspension with continuous speed-dependent damping control and permanent all-wheel drive (4MOTION). Volkswagen offers the Phaeton in a base version that seats five and a four-seat version with two individual seats in the back. The Phaeton indulges its passengers among other things with its draft-free Climatronic 4-zone climate control air conditioning and an exclusive audio and infotainment system.

Despite its 5998cc capacity, the 450PS W12 is just over 50cm long, and around 70cm high and wide. These compact dimensions benefit both space and refinement. The engine unit is exceptionally rigid, with vibration and noise reduced as much as possible. It has torsion-proof aluminium crankcase with wear-proof cylinder walls, while its lightweight construction is indicated by the magnesium valve cover and double-flow magnesium intake manifold.

The W12 engine is characterised by an especially effective and complex lubrication and cooling system . Volkswagen designed an innovative coolant circulation method and since the generator fan wheel is no longer needed, the engine compartment is even more refined.

The powerful 6 litre W12 engine propels the car to 62 mph in 6.1 seconds and, where the law permits, reaches 150 mph (limited). And yet it remains silky smooth because our engineers have found new ways to minimize even the slightest vibration.
Overview of petrol engines

3.2 V6 with 177 kW / 241 PS: the finely-tuned 241 PS 6-cylinder engine with 4-valve technology develops a maximum torque of 315 Newton meters at a low 2,400 rpm. With its standard 6-speed automatic transmission the Phaeton 3.2 V6 reaches a top speed of 239 km/h. From a stop the vehicle reaches 100 km/h after 9.4 seconds. Its average fuel consumption is 12.1 liters/100 km.

4.2 V8 with 246 kW / 335 PS: the powerful aluminum 8-cylinder engine has five valves per cylinder. Its torque reaches its highest value of 430 Newton meters at 3,500 RPM. The vehicle’s top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The Phaeton 4.2 V8 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a fast 6.9 seconds and consumes an average of 12.9 liters/100 km.

6.0 W12 with 331 kW / 450 PS: The top model of the Phaeton series offers a top-of-the-line aluminum W12 engine. The 4-valve engine continuously delivers its maximum torque of 560 Newton meters between 2,750 and 5,200 rpm. It only takes 6.1 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, and its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. On average the Phaeton W12 consumes 14.5 liters/100 km.

Overview of diesel engines

The new common rail system and piezo technology combine to make it possible to achieve significantly smaller and more precise injection quantities. The advantage is that noise levels, consumption and emissions are all reduced substantially. This limousine is thus one of the few in its class to meet the EU-4 standard. The Phaeton V6 TDI 3.0 also comes as standard with a diesel particle filter (DPF). This six-cylinder engine, designed and built within the Volkswagen Group, develops 165 kW / 225 h.p. and produces its maximum torque of 450 newton metres almost from a standing start (from 1400 rpm upwards).

The standard version of the Phaeton V6 TDI 3.0, with all-wheel drive and 6-speed automatic (Tiptronic) gearbox, achieves a top speed of 234 km/h and takes only 8.8 seconds to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h. On the other side of the coin its average fuel consumption is 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres and its level of engine noise is pleasant at every speed. This newest version of the Phaeton, which features 4-corner air suspension even in its standard form, thus positions itself as the perfect vehicle for gliding over great distances and as the stress-free zone between appointments on a busy day.
Dual-technology route: The 2967-cc V6 TDI 3.0 engine in the Phaeton has written a new chapter in the history of the common rail, one of the most progressive technologies in the world. Volkswagen AG is pursuing here a dual-technology route: whilst common rail direct injection is being used in the 6-cylinder and 8-cylinder TDI field, in the 3, 4, 5 and 6-cylinder fields the Group is using the extremely efficient pump-nozzle engines. These are two different technologies for meeting slightly different requirements, but they have one common goal: the highest possible torque with the lowest possible consumption.
Compact, light, convenient: With a length of only 440 mm the V6 TDI engine in the Phaeton is extremely compact. The 24 valves of this 6-cylinder engine are actuated by low-friction roller finger followers with hydraulic valve-play compensation, a technique that, like the piezo technology, contributes to holding down consumption and exhaust emiss­ions. The engine’s acoustics and quiet-running characteristics are also outstanding and are certainly comparable to those of a 6-cylinder petrol engine.
Best-selling engine: The new four-valve TDI engine will take its place as the Phaeton engine with the biggest sales volume. The top model of this make is available as a diesel alternative in the V10 TDI engine version with 230 kW / 313 h.p.

5.0 V10 TDI with 230 kW / 313 PS: unique in its engineered layout, the V10 TDI in the Phaeton demonstrates extraordinary powertrain capabilities. The TDI sedan is capable of generating a torque of 750 Newton meters and has a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). It accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds. The average fuel consumption turns out to be very favorable at 11.4 liters / 100 km.

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