Just to whet your appetite: Here's my two Cents on the first extended trip. Moved the "Trug" for about 150 mls (Total now 525). If the V8 has 313 hp, this thing has at least 350! (I know it is mainly the immense torque, which launches this rocket so effortlessly). I have to put it on a Dymo one of these days, because I hear that VW actually aknowledges that the V10's hp is "somewhat higher". (I read a report of a guy on the Net, who put his Phaeton V10 on a Dymo and it came out at 380hp!
120 mph "would" be just a nice cruising speed, with ample power to chase Corvettes and Porsches. A Bonsai Suby WRX was completely taken by surprise, when he was forced to smell my fumes. By the way the car smells more like an overchlorinated jacuzzi, than a Mack. Yes the engine is a little noisier from the outside - than the V8 - but nothing like your Dad's Mercedes Diesel. Just a little hoarse. But what the heck; I hardly spend any period of time outside the "Trug" with the engine running... From the inside you only hear the engine before it reaches its operating temperature. At higher speeds it actually is a lot quieter than the V8. Definetely less noisy than my previous Z06, hence still throaty, almost sexy. I guess VW added lots of noise insulation. Also the wind noise is barely perceptable. (I took off the roof racks). I also like the ride on the 19" with the P Zeroes. I was a little scared that the ride would be rougher and bumpier than on the 18" I had on the V8, I guess the added weight improves the roadhold feel. (Feel, not physics!)
This thing flies, it actually feels lighter than the V8 (although it gained so much weight over the already obese V8 that you have to check the weight limit before you cross a bridge...)
When the light turns green there are very few cars which can keep up with the V10 - and it is not even broken in. (Who came up with that stupid term "breaking in" anyhow...)
I know it does not pay for the premium of the V10 BUT my average MPG stands at 21.9!!! I had to double-check, because I couldn't believe it. NOT 22 liters per 100 km, but actually 22MPG. Stunning!
Also gave it a good clean- and wax-job today. No blemishes, no running noses, no orange peel. Black and shiny like a new Steinway. And again: the quality of the interior materials used, is unsurpassed. A pleasure for all senses: touch, look, feel and smell.
In short: A very exciting and wonderful car, which is also fun (lots) to drive. Well worth the wait!!!
120 mph "would" be just a nice cruising speed, with ample power to chase Corvettes and Porsches. A Bonsai Suby WRX was completely taken by surprise, when he was forced to smell my fumes. By the way the car smells more like an overchlorinated jacuzzi, than a Mack. Yes the engine is a little noisier from the outside - than the V8 - but nothing like your Dad's Mercedes Diesel. Just a little hoarse. But what the heck; I hardly spend any period of time outside the "Trug" with the engine running... From the inside you only hear the engine before it reaches its operating temperature. At higher speeds it actually is a lot quieter than the V8. Definetely less noisy than my previous Z06, hence still throaty, almost sexy. I guess VW added lots of noise insulation. Also the wind noise is barely perceptable. (I took off the roof racks). I also like the ride on the 19" with the P Zeroes. I was a little scared that the ride would be rougher and bumpier than on the 18" I had on the V8, I guess the added weight improves the roadhold feel. (Feel, not physics!)
This thing flies, it actually feels lighter than the V8 (although it gained so much weight over the already obese V8 that you have to check the weight limit before you cross a bridge...)
When the light turns green there are very few cars which can keep up with the V10 - and it is not even broken in. (Who came up with that stupid term "breaking in" anyhow...)
I know it does not pay for the premium of the V10 BUT my average MPG stands at 21.9!!! I had to double-check, because I couldn't believe it. NOT 22 liters per 100 km, but actually 22MPG. Stunning!
Also gave it a good clean- and wax-job today. No blemishes, no running noses, no orange peel. Black and shiny like a new Steinway. And again: the quality of the interior materials used, is unsurpassed. A pleasure for all senses: touch, look, feel and smell.
In short: A very exciting and wonderful car, which is also fun (lots) to drive. Well worth the wait!!!
