Powertrain
As of 2007, powertrain options for the Phaeton include the following engines. 4motion permanent four-wheel drive is the only driveline system available. A front wheel drive only configuration was available with the 3.2 L engine during the 2003 and 2004 model years.
| Model | Years | Engine codes | Engine type | Power, torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (62 mph) (s) | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2 VR6 | 2002-2008 | AYT / BKL / BRK | 3,189 cc (194.6 cu in) VR6 | 241 PS (177 kW; 238 bhp)@6200, 315 N·m (232 lbf·ft)@2400 | 9.4 | 239 km/h (148.5 mph) |
| 3.6 VR6 | 2008- | ? | 3,597 cc (219.5 cu in) VR6 | 280 PS (206 kW; 276 bhp)@6250, 370 N·m (273 lbf·ft)@3500 | 8.6 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) (limited) |
| 4.2 V8 | 2002-2008 | BGH / BGJ / ? | 4,172 cc (254.6 cu in) V8 | 335 PS (246 kW; 330 bhp)@6500, 430 N·m (317 lbf·ft)@3500 | 6.9 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) (limited) |
| 6.0 W12 LWB (420PS)) | 2002-2005 | BAN | 5,998 cc (366.0 cu in) W12 | 420 PS (309 kW; 414 bhp)@6000, 550 N·m (406 lbf·ft)@3000 | 6.1 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) (limited) |
| 6.0 W12 LWB (450PS) | 2005-2011 | BRN / BTT | 5,998 cc (366.0 cu in) W12 | 450 PS (331 kW; 444 bhp)@6050, 560 N·m (413 lbf·ft)@2750-5200 | 6.1 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) (limited) |
| Model | Years | Engine codes | Engine type | Power, torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h (62 mph) (s) | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 V6 TDI (225PS) | 2004-2006 | BMK / CARA / CEXA | 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 turbo | 225 PS (165 kW; 222 bhp)@4000, 450 N·m (332 lbf·ft)@1400 | 8.8 | 234 km/h (145.4 mph) |
| 3.0 V6 TDI (233PS) | 2007-2008 | BMK / CARA / CEXA | 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 turbo | 233 PS (171 kW; 230 bhp)@4000, 450 N·m (332 lbf·ft)@1400 | 8.4 | 234 km/h (145.4 mph) |
| 3.0 V6 TDI (240PS) | 2008- | BMK / CARA / CEXA | 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 turbo | 240 PS (177 kW; 237 bhp)@4000, 500 N·m (369 lbf·ft)@1500-3500 | 8.3 | 237 km/h (147.3 mph) |
| 5.0 V10 TDI | 2003-2007 | AJS | 4,921 cc (300.3 cu in) V10 turbo | 313 PS (230 kW; 309 bhp)@3750, 750 N·m (553 lbf·ft)@2000 | 6.9 | 250 km/h (155.3 mph) (limited) |
Vehicles manufactured for sale in the North American market were only available with the 4.2 L V8 and 6.0L W12 engine, both of which were electronically limited to 210 km/h (130.5 mph).
The Phaeton features a Bosch ESP 5.7 Electronic Stability Programme, with Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR) traction control system, Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Engine Braking Control (EBC), with emergency Brake Assist (BA).
Note: The electronic differential lock (EDL) employed by Volkswagen is not, as the name suggests, a differential lock at all. Sensors monitor roadwheel speeds across an individual driven axle, and if one wheel is rotating substantially faster than the other (i.e. slipping) the EDL system momentarily brakes it. This effectively transfers power to the other wheel.
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