Can you open the trunk of a VW Phaeton?
In the W12, it includes an auto power opening and closing system for that trunk. Today, Phaeton owner forums note that this system sometimes refuses to open for you as an individual. The hinge deems you not important enough, and prefers you bring a date in the form of a tech from your local VW dealer.
What kind of engine does a VW Phaeton have?
It would initially hold a W12 Launch Edition (black/cream) Phaeton and loaded V8 or a Touareg V10 TDU. Those two vehicles were emblematic of VW going upscale to the point of crossing over into Audi territory. There would be dedicated sales people trained to sell them.
Where was the Volkswagen Phaeton Top Gear built?
Further, the Phaeton had to be able to hit 190 mph without a single vibration. Top Gear actually drove one to 201 mph. The whole thing was assembled in a purpose-built, all-glass factory in Dresden, Germany by a bunch of guys in white lab coats pushing around wheeled platforms with various pieces of the car on them across polished hardwood floors.
What was the Top Gear Phaeton top speed?
They included the ability to drive all day long at 186 mph in 120 degree F weather while maintaining a cabin temperature of 71.6 degrees F. Further, the Phaeton had to be able to hit 190 mph without a single vibration. Top Gear actually drove one to 201 mph.
How much does a used VW Phaeton cost?
That car was $65,000 loaded with a sport package and could be had for about $60,000 or less. A base V8 Phaeton was between $65,000 and $70,000 and went out the door for $55,000. Launch Edition W12s stickered at $86,000 with all future W12s coming in at $105,000 to $115,000 with a special order.
What kind of GPS system did Volkswagen Phaeton have?
At the time of its launch, Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Autoweek heaped accolades on the Phaeton—with the exception of the archaic, last generation GPS system. It was strangely out of place given the A8 of the time was using a DVD system with next generation graphics.