Saturday, May 1, 2010

Volkswagen Phaeton

Volkswagen Phaeton Volkswagen Phaeton is produced in Glass Manufaktura in Dresden. The quality of this car and the comfort offered by the travel (serial all-wheel drive and pneumatic suspension) are a measure of the same for myself.

The new design shows a clear influence of DNA Volkswagen's design, created by Walter de Silva - Head of the Italian design company. Design team has clarified the face of this unique model, especially the front of the car. Timelessly elegant Phaeton has become optically wider and more athletic.

At the same time, new technical solutions. For example, Dynamic Light Assist, which is based on the camera, the dynamic adjustment of traffic lights and navigation system, which collects at the request of online data from Google, and presents them on maps. In addition, with optional Phaeton front camera recognizes traffic signs - speed limits are displayed on a computer screen and on-board touch screen on the center console. The system recognizes as a sign the ban on overtaking and displays it on screen.

Phaeton is available with two wheelbases, two variants of the rear of the cab (three-couch / twin seats) and four engines (one diesel and three turbocharged gasoline). Six-, eight-and twelve-cylinder engines have a power of 176 kW/240 hp to 331 kW/450 hp. The base engine is a gasoline V6 with 206 kW/280 hp. Gasoline engines are more powerful V8 and W12 power 246 kW/335 hp and 331 kW/450 hp. The diesel engine is extremely economical and comfortable V6 TDI is the first choice in Europe, this engine limousine.

The common rail direct injection and turbocharged power unit that develops a power of 176 kW/240 hp and accelerates the Phaeton to 100 km / h in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed in this case is 237 km / h. Its average fuel consumption of just 8.5 liters per 100 kilometers (224 g / km CO2).