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Precision in every detail

Luxury meets innovation in this full-sized premium saloon car range. Largely hand built and crafted from the finest materials, the Phaeton’s perfectly proportioned exterior and innovative onboard technology places it firmly ahead of its time. Confident, calm and collected–the true choice of connoisseurs.

Phaeton
(2010 - 2015)

The Phaeton remains one of the few luxury sedans in the world to be
predominantly assembled by hand, hence its uncompromising build quality.
Beautifully crafted from the finest materials, its luxurious interior is matched
only by its performance.

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Phaeton W12
(2003 - 2011)

The Phaeton W12 is the pinnacle of performance and luxury. Its ultra-elegant interior features special wood trim, high-end leather, and rear seats with massaging and ventilation. The opulence continues under the bonnet with its W12 6.0-litre engine that boasts up to 440 bhp, making it a subtly sophisticated piece of engineering excellence.

 

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An engineering masterpiece that pushed the boundaries of what a luxury saloon could be.

The Phaeton was designed to turn the heads of true car connoisseurs while remaining undetected by the masses. Its modest exterior hides the true marvel of its engineering and an elegant interior that redefined the premium luxury class.

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