On the basis of the Phaeton, the designers and engineers of Volkswagen Individual create Exclusives that are uncompromisingly tailored to the needs of their future owners. By means of extensive computer simulation the customer is closely involved in the tuning and development process. Once that is done, the concepts themselves are realized with the highest handicraft art. The integration of the most modern electronic components requires a special know-how, which Volkswagen Individual has readily available. Limits with the construction of one-of-a-kind automobiles are at most set by national approval regulations and the state of the art.
The Phaeton Lounge: First Stretch Limousine with Four Wheel Drive
Elongated wheel base: As an example for the performance ability of Volkswagen Individual and the field of Exclusives, the concept vehicle Phaeton Lounge was created. As a study, it displays the pinnacle of the technically possible in the field of individual vehicle fine tuning. The Phaeton Lounge is a limousine in a class of its own. Altogether, the noble stretch limousine measures over 6.80 meters. This makes it approximately 1.80 meters longer than a traditional Phaeton. The Exclusive was combined out of three car bodies. The stretch limousine was specially reinforced in the sillboard and tunnel area.
Twelve cylinder motor: A W12 cylinder with 331 kW / 420 hp and a reinforced chassis ensure solid driving performance despite the tare weight of approximately 3.5 tons. The motor strength is transferred to all four wheels which makes the Phaeton the first stretch limousine worldwide with four wheel drive. The electronically limited maximum speed is at 180 km/h. It is shifted via a six gear automatic (Tiptronic).
As a body color for the Phaeton Lounge the designers from Volkswagen Individual chose black piano lacquer, which with its especially smooth surface structure and optical depth effect emphasizes the exclusivity of the limousine. Furthermore the radiator grille, ledges under the side windows and the model denotation at the heck of the Phaeton Lounge are held in dark shimmering chrome.
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Interior held in Lounge-Style: The nobly equipped interior with its material combination of dark and light colored leather emanates an exclusive lounge atmosphere. Floor, d
