Volkswagen Phaeton (facelift 2010) 6.0 W12 (450 hp) 4MOTION

Gasoline engine with 450 hp (331 kW) and 413 lb-ft (560 Nm), built 2010–2011, sedan body, front-wheel drive. It is the most powerful gasoline version of the generation.

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Power450 hp (331 kW)

Torque413 lb-ft (560 Nm)

0–62 mph6.1 s

Top speed155 mph (250 km/h)

FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version	6.0 W12 (450 hp) 4MOTION
Engine code	BRN, BRP, BTT
Displacement	6.0 L (5,998 cm³)
Cylinders	12
Cylinder layout	W-engine
Engine position	Front, Transverse
Fuel system	Multi-point indirect injection
Engine oil capacity	13.2 qt (12.5 l)

Performance

Power	450 hp (331 kW) @ 6050 rpm
Torque	413 lb-ft (560 Nm) @ 2750-5200 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)	6.1 s
Top speed	155 mph (250 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

Fuel	Gasoline
City	11 mpg (21.4 l/100 km)
Highway	16 mpg (14.5 l/100 km)
Emission standard	Euro 5
Fuel tank	23.8 gal (90 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body style	Sedan
Doors	5
Length	199.2 in (5,059 mm)
Width	74.9 in (1,903 mm)
Height	57.1 in (1,450 mm)
Curb weight	5,273 lb (2,392 kg)
Gross vehicle weight	6,415 lb (2,910 kg)
Cargo volume	17.7 cu ft (500 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

Drive	Front-wheel drive
Steering	Electric power steering
Driver assistance	ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a Volkswagen Phaeton with this engine

On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other Volkswagen Phaeton (facelift 2010) engines

Engine	Fuel	Power
3.0 V6 TDI (240 hp) CR DPF 4MOTION	Diesel	240 hp (177 kW)
3.6 V6 (280 hp) 4MOTION	Gasoline	280 hp (206 kW)
4.2 V8 (335 hp) 4MOTION	Gasoline	335 hp (246 kW)

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