We do not often spend a lot time excited about trunks round right here, however once we do, we are inclined to deal with what can and may’t match inside. Particularly if the trunk in query is much more spacious than we have been anticipating. More often than not, although, it is extra concerning the driver’s seat and what’s in entrance of it, since that is often the place all probably the most thrilling stuff is. From time to time, although, an automaker places one thing fascinating behind the driving force, and we’re not simply speaking concerning the engine. On this case, we’re speaking concerning the Volkswagen Phaeton’s precise trunk.
At this level, it is not precisely information that the Phaeton was over-engineered. It will have been nice if it had been engineered to be extra dependable and simpler to service, however oh effectively. We won’t change the previous. And but, whereas the W12 engine, spectacular cooling and fancy suspension get loads of consideration, Piëch’s obsession with particulars additionally prolonged to the trunk. And what a trunk it was. If any trunk might get you enthusiastic about trunks, that is the one that may do it. So whilst you in all probability had different plans for the following seven minutes, let’s nerd out concerning the Volkswagen Phaeton’s utterly unnecessarily overengineered trunk.
She’s stunning
At this time’s nerdy trunk content material involves us from a comparatively small YouTube channel known as B Sport, however our new good friend Martin beforehand labored for Audi as an engineer. Most significantly, although, he is the type of sicko (complimentary) who nonetheless owns and drives a 186,000-mile Volkswagen Phaeton. The person is actually a hero. All it takes is one take a look at the trunk in motion to see it is one thing particular, particularly in comparison with the 2012 BMW 6 Sequence Gran Coupe sitting subsequent to it. It is so easy and exact, even all these years later. The BMW might have a trunk, however the Volkswagen has a trunk.
Simply take a look at these metallic arms. They don’t seem to be metal — they’re solid aluminum. And you do not have to fret concerning the trunk by accident closing on you, both, as a result of as soon as it is open, it’s miles safer than you’d count on. After which there’s the locking mechanism, which retracts into the trunk door because it opens. Was that needed? Not within the slightest, nevertheless it look good, it is cool, you will not ever hit your head on it and, most significantly, it seems cool. Allegedly, it will additionally hold your garments from getting grease on them, too.
Must you purchase a Phaeton only for the trunk? Most likely not. On the identical time, although, you possibly can’t deny that is one cool trunk.
