Produced between 2005 and 2011, the 6.0-liter Volkswagen BRN or Phaeton W12 6.0 engine was limited to the Phaeton sedan’s maximum configuration in an extended version. This model also had additional power unit modifications with the BAN or BTT index installed.
BHT, BRN, CEJA, and BDN are all part of the EA398 series.
Specifications
| Production years | 2005-2011 |
| Displacement, cc | 5998 |
| Fuel system | distributed injection |
| Power output, hp | 450 |
| Torque output, Nm | 560 |
| Cylinder block | aluminum W12 |
| Block head | aluminum 48v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 84 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 90.2 |
| Compression ratio | 10.75 |
| Features | no |
| Hydraulic lifters | yes |
| Timing drive | chain |
| Phase regulator | on all shafts |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 12.5 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 4 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for VW Phaeton 2007) — city — highway — combined |
21.2 10.5 14.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~250 000 |
The engine was installed on:
- Volkswagen Phaeton 1 (3D) in 2005 – 2011.
Disadvantages of the VW BRN engine
Keep an eye on this engine’s cooling because it fears overheating;
Low-quality oil and persistent overheating are factors in the development of scoring;
Cylinder seizures cause remarkable oil consumption in addition to knocking;
The liners frequently turn when the system’s lubrication pressure drops;
Timing chains may stretch after 200,000 kilometers, and replacing them requires removing the engine.