VOLKSWAGEN Phaeton · 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 5-zitter · Sedan · 2003 ‐ 2007

Manufacturing version 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 5-zitter of auto models Phaeton was started in 2003 by Volkswagen, and closed in 2007. This four-door sedan has a length of 5.1 meters, weight 2.4 tons and is designed to sit 5 person total.

«Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 5-zitter» is a full-wheel drive auto with a 5-speed sequential automatic gearbox. This automobile can be accelerated for 6.9 s to 100 km/h, with a ceiling speed of 250 km/h, owing to a 10-cylinders diesel motor with a «unit injector system», which produce a max output of 313 hp at 3750 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this auto is 90 l of diesel, thus when medium fuel rate is 11.4 liters per 100 km (8.5 liters on the highway, 16.5 l in the urban), what let you to go approximately 790 kilometers unrefuelled.

The forward wheels of this car have ventilated disks, 365 mm brakes and attached to the chassis by dint of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, pneumatic» and equipped with anti-roll bar. Back wheels have ventilated disks, 335 mm brakes and fixed to the chassis through suspension type «Multilink, pneumatic» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next dimensions - 235/50R18.

Volkswagen Phaeton is not tested for Euro NCAP crash test. In addition to active safety (EBD, ABS, Brake assistant, ESP, Traction control), it is also equipped with passive safety systems (head/curtain, passenger, driver, side airbags).