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The Volkswagen Phaeton (pronounced "fay-tun") is a large luxury sedan manufactured by Volkswagen. As of 2004, the Phaeton has the longest wheelbase in the Volkswagen model line. In Dresden, Germany, the car is end-manufactured in a distinctive factory with a glass exterior, the Gläserne Manufaktur, which looks rather beautiful, especially at night.

1 Specifications

1.1 Powertrain

In the 2004 model year, the Phaeton's powertrains ( American- and Canadian-spec models) are comprised of one of the following petrol-burning engines:

A 4.2 L V8, generating 335 bhp (250 kW) and a maximum of 317 ft-lbf (430 Nm) of torque at 3,500 rpm
A 6.0 L W12, producing 420 bhp (313 kW) and generating a maximum of 406 ft-lbf (550 Nm) of torque at 3,250 to 4,250 rpm

In EuropeFor the band of the same name, see Europe (band . Europe is a continent forming the westermost part of the Eurasian supercontinent. Europe is bounded to the north by the Arctic Ocean, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by the Mediterranean Se the Phaeton if offered with a V6 (177 kW) petrol engine, a V6 (165kW) diesel engine and as a novelty on the world market a V10 (230 kW) diesel engine with 750 Nm of torque.

The power passes through a 6-speed automatic transmissionAn automatic transmission is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the car moves, thus freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Most cars sold in the United States since the 1950s have had automatic transmission (with the V8), a 5-speed automatic transmission (with the W12), and to a permanent all-wheel drive system (dubbed " 4MOTION ").

There is an advanced traction control system featuring Anti-lock braking systemAn anti-lock braking system (commonly known as ABS from the German name "Antiblockiersystem" given to it by its inventors at Bosch) is a system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. The purpose of this is twofold: to allo (ABS), Anti-Slip Regulation (ASR), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL), Engine Braking Control (EBC), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability ProgramElectronic Stability Program (ESP), also known as Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC), Electronic Skid Protection (ESP) and many other names, are electro-hydraulic systems that help control vehicles as they approach the limits of stability. They are an extensi (ESP) with brake assist and a draft-free air condition.

1.2 Performance

The V8 variant of the Phaeton accelerates from 0-60 mph on 6.7 seconds. The W12 variant takes 5.9 seconds. Both vehicles are electronically limited to 156 mph (250 kph) maximum.

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The Phaeton is 203.7 inches (5.17 m) long, 74.9 inches (1.9 m) wide and 57.1 inches (1.45 m) high. It has a curb weight of 5,194 lb (2,356 kg) for the V8 and 5,399 lb (2,449 kg) for the W12.

2 Competitors

The Phaeton's marketA market is a mechanism which allows people to trade, normally governed by the theory of supply and demand. Both general and specialised markets, where only one commodity is traded, exist. Markets work by placing many interested sellers in one place, thus competitors might at some time include the

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Audi A8.
BMW 7-Series.
Jaguar XJ.
Lexus LS 430.
Maserati Quattroporte .
Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

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