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2005 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4DR Sedan

V8 4dr Sedan

$66,950 MSRP
4.2l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
6 sec

0-60 mph

14.6 sec

@ 95 mph

Horsepower • Torque
335 hp

Power

317 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
5,194 lbs

All-wheel Drive

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Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

2005

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Phaeton

Trim:

V8 4DR Sedan

Style:

V8 4dr Sedan

Base Price:

$66,950

Drive:

All-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

5,194 lbs

Length:

203.7 in.

Width:

74.9 in.

Height:

57.1 in.

Wheelbase:

118.1 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.31

MPG:

16 city / 22 hwy

Fuel:

23.8 gal. / 452 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

335 hp @ 6,500 rpm

Torque:

317 ft-lbs @ 3,500 rpm

Engine:

4.2l V-8

Displacement:

4.2 liters

Compression Ratio:

11.00 to 1

Valves:

40

Engine Config:

Standard

Redline:

7,300 rpm

Dyno Chart

Power vs torque across the rev range

Performance

All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.

Acceleration

0-60 mph (1ft):

5.95 sec

0-60 mph:

6.26 sec

0-100 mph:

16.28 sec

60-130 mph:

24.72 sec

100-150 mph:

39.92 sec

Top Speed:

163 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.32 sec @ 74.1 mph

¼ mile:

14.57 sec @ 94.8 mph

½ mile:

23.02 sec @ 115.6 mph

1 mile:

37.05 sec @ 137.7 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P255/45HR18

Rear Tires:

P255/45HR18

Tire Compound:

All-seasons

Transmission:

6-speed Automatic

Final Drive:

3.65

Gear Ratios

1: 4.17

2: 2.34

3: 1.52

4: 1.14

5: 0.88

6: 0.69

R: 3.4

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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