The
Rolls-Royce Phantom is a saloon automobile made in
the United Kingdom by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, a BMW subsidiary. It was
launched in 2003 and is the first model introduced during the BMW era.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom
Coupé, are both based on the 2003 Phantom. The Phantom uses a unique
chassis platform, body, interior, and retains traditional Rolls-Royce
design cues. The
body is mostly aluminium, Final assembly, including all body, paint, wood, and leather work, is
completed to each customer's individual specification at the
Rolls-Royce plant in Goodwood, West Sussex. The plant is close to the
historic Goodwood Motor Racing Circuit. The plant contains the paint
shop, body shop, leather shop, woodworking shop, assembly line, and
executive offices under one roof. There are only three robots in the
factory. The robots paint the body; the paint is polished by hand after
the robots spray each coat. The coach lines, which are exactly 3 mm
wide, are done, as well as all other work, by hand, in keeping with the
Rolls-Royce tradition. Since 1904 Rolls Royce can be traced on the
Indian Sub-Continent under the regime of Maharaja’s. Back when Rolls was
Rolls Royce Motors, now Bentley Limited. The Company re-entered in
2005. A hefty 6.75-litre engine lies in the heart of Phantom that
produces an extreme power output of about 453bhp at 5350rpm and the
engine is capable of hauling out a maximum torque of 720Nm at 3500rpm.
The engine is arranged in a V12 fashion and a total 48 valves are
present in 12 cylinders. Designed without compromise, the Phantom family
is the result of complete creative and engineering freedom. Created
with the desire to build the best car in the world, Phantom combines
compelling charisma with design cues that are unmistakably Rolls-Royce.
Features inclusive of a navigation system with voice recognition, power
sunroof, upgraded leather upholstery, rear-view camera, rear-seat DVD
entertainment system, 26-speaker premium sound system, 8-disc CD
changer, 18-way power front seats, 16-way power rear seats, heated and
cooled cup holders, rear-seat tables, outside-temperature indicator,
universal garage door opener, power tilt/telescopic heated wood and
leather-wrapped steering wheel with radio, climate, and navigation
controls, power open/close trunk lid, power closing doors, wireless
headphones, iPod adapter, refrigerator, and air conditioning with 5-zone
climate controls. There are extensive options available through the
Rolls-Royce "Bespoke" programme through which the factory will create
any reasonable option a customer asks for. Customers can choose from
44,000 paint colours, and specify any leather colour. The vehicle's
unique instrument panel has no tachometer. Instead it has a power
reserve dial that indicates how much of the engine's power not being
used and available to the driver is. The rear doors are rear-hinged, a
style commonly referred to as suicide doors, but called 'coach doors' by
Rolls-Royce. Because of the rear-seating position in relation to the
rear inner-door handles, buttons are mounted on both C-pillars which
operate hydraulic motors in order to close the rear doors. An electronic
lock prevents the doors from being accidentally opened when moving. The
car will automatically brake to a walking speed if a coach door remains
open when driving off. When front or rear doors are opened, umbrella
compartments built into the rear doors are accessible. The factory
supplied umbrellas are Teflon coated so they, and the compartment they
are stored, dry out faster. The traditional Spirit of Ecstasy ornament
has an automatic electronic retraction mechanism to prevent theft and
protect pedestrians in the event of an accident. It may also be
retracted by the driver at the touch of a button, or when the alarm is
armed. The ornament base contains a sensor that detects movement, and
will retract it if someone tampers with it. The 'RR' logos on each of
the wheel hubs are independent bezels in order to always remain upright
while the wheel is rotating.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Mileage
5kmpl is the mileage average of the Rolls Royce Phantom series, but as
it has other specific luxury features, this drawback of petrol drinker
is not much of a challenge for the car. The
6.75-litre, V12 engine is pretty bold and responsive and churns out
453bhp at the rate of 5350rpm along with 720Nm of maximum torque at 3500rpm.
This powerful and strong engine has been intelligently mated with eight
speed automatic transmission, which makes sure that the drive and ride
for driver and passengers is smooth and inspiring.
Power of Rolls-Royce Phantom
Under the hood specifications for these variants remain to be same;
which means all four variants of Rolls Royce Phantom deliver equal
performance and power. The car has been blessed with a
strong and dynamic 6.75-litre of V12 engine with 48 valves.
This petrol engine has the ability to churn out 453bhp of peak power at
the rate of 5350rpm along with 720 Nm of maximum torque at 3500rpm.
This powerful and strong engine has been intelligently mated with an
8-speed automatic transmission, which makes sure that the drive and ride
for driver and passengers is smooth and inspiring. The V12 engine used
here has been derived from BMW’s N73 V12 power-plant and is also brought
together by BMW. This engine makes use of direct fuel injection and is
driven by wire design via valvetronic technology.
Acceleration & Pick-Up
Rolls Royce Phantom is a great car and completely justifies the tag of
‘luxury on wheels’. The powerful posture looks that are meant to die for
and brawny engine undoubtedly-everything makes Rolls Royce Phantom a
timeless interpretation of modish lavishness. This posh car comes with a
6.7 litre V12 engine which is highly spirited and
dynamic and ensures the owner with great acceleration and pick-up. The
very stunning Rolls Royce Phantom has a top speed of 240 km per hour and takes merely 5.7 seconds to reach the 60kmph and in 5.9 seconds it touches the 100kmph spot.
Being a luxury epitome, Rolls Royce has not neglected its acceleration
and pick-up in any way. Rolls Royce Phantom is certainly a delight for
any car lover.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Exteriors
Talking about the major exterior highlights of Rolls Royce Phantom
saloon, the car has got fresh adaptive LED headlamps, which provides the
car with a very contemporary look, while the light clusters has a
shimmering bar of
LED daytime running lamps. When
looked closely at the finished paintwork of this variant, you will
certainly notice your reflection staring back at you very clearly. One
can pick from 12 diverse wheels in five different designs with about
three finishes each accompanied with their individual traits. The wheels
sport unique and self -righting wheel centres, which always exhibit
‘Rolls Royce’ logo the right way up. These tiny details further make the
car appear more intricate and spectacular. The second variant, which is
Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheel base, has a very striking presence
on road. The car manages to deliver a very royal experience to the
passengers. The major highlight here is that the firm has added an extra
250mm of legroom for the rear passengers, making the interior space
more lounge-like. This extra wheelbase also increases the length of the
rear-hinged coach doors, while the front and rear parts of the exterior
of the car remain stylized and poised. Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead
Coupe exteriors, it defines more relaxed and less formal side of Phantom
range. This Coupe offers both the driver and the passengers a dual
experience that is intimate or loud. The soft top of this convertible
provides the facility to raise the roof whenever required. The style of
Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe has been inspired from J-Class racing
yachts during 1930s, which in turn make the car that truly signifies
romantic performance motoring. Furthermore, Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead
Coupe’s optional brushed steel bonnet sports hand applied brushed
finish that gives the bonnet a much soft lustre. The accentuating line
on the car develops a continuous flow of shimmering steel, which
scuttles from grille around A-frame windscreen by the side of the
waistline of the passenger cubicle and tonneau cover. Rolls Royce
Phantom Coupe has very sporty presence and carries a low slung wagon,
which gives a feel of strength and boldness. The 21-inch alloy wheels
and visible exhausts further make it look stronger and powerful. Car’s
driving dynamic are emphasised by Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe’s body
style. To accentuate the sporty nature of Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe, the
grille on the front has been redesigned and a brush of stainless steel
paint on the bonnet has been done to add on more shine and sheer. The
sleek design of Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe is further heightened by the
length of its bonnet.
Exterior Measurements
The Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe measures 5834mm length x 1989mm width x
1633mm height. The Drophead Coupe is about 5839mm length x 1992mm width x
1641mm height. The wheelbase of phantom extended is 3571mm while the
same for the Coupe version is 3820mm.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Interior
The interiors of Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe are very inviting and
spectacular. The extra sheen veneers with soft leather upholstery on the
seats and high class chrome fittings make the interiors of Rolls Royce
Phantom Coupe utterly lavish and pleasurable. The thicker rimmed power
steering proffers a very comfortable grip to the driver and additional
fluid lines on the driver’s seat make it more relaxed and comfy. The
Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is as luxurious as other models and
its convertible roof further accentuates the entire persona of the car.
The hood of the car is made of 5 layers of plush material, which also
include cashmere that makes it lusher. This variant is idyllic for
sporting and social occasions as it offers ample of boot space that
could fit in a picnic seat for two adults. Even when the convertible
roof is lowered, the car has ample of space for a set of golf clubs in
the luggage cubicle. The Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase’s extra
length extends to the rear-hinged coach doors that provide the
passengers immense privacy and protection while entering and exiting.
The interiors of this RR are perfectly flawless and utterly impressive.
The lush soft leather upholstery used on the seats accompanied with
perfectly matched veneer on the dashboard and doors gives Rolls Royce
Phantom Extended Wheelbase a much plush feel. The car has a 250mm of
extra legroom space for the rear passengers, which make the car much
more spacious. The deep and lush wool carpets beneath are total comfort
for the passenger, whereas the huge C-pillars maintain the privacy at
the rear seat. The freshly updated 8.8 inches of centre console display
has been blessed with new buttons, which help you to operate
new hard drive based navigation system, or watch DVD.
The enhanced USB, Aux-in options with smartphone cradle has also been
provided. Also the owner is given the alternative to pick a full metal
fascia or matching veneers, which complement the rest of the interiors.
Interior Comforts
All four variants of Rolls Royce Phantom are flooded with ample of
comfort features that further enhance the overall riding and driving
experience. Some of the major interior comfort features comprise of
18 way power front seats, an updated rear-seat
DVD
system with 26 speaker possessing premium sound system, eight disc CD
changer, 16 way power rear seats, rear seat tables, cooled and heated
cup holders, rear-view camera, outside temperature indicator,
upgraded navigation system, power tilt telescopic wood leather covered
steering wheel with climate, navigation and radio control mounted on it,
iPod adapter, refrigerator effectual air conditioning system with five
zone climate control, universal garage door opener, wireless headphones,
power closing doors, power open/close trunk lid and so on.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Engine and Performance
All four variants of Rolls Royce Phantom, including Saloon, Extended Saloon, Coupe and Drophead Coupe are blessed with a
strong and dynamic 6.75-litre of V12 engine with 48 valves.
This engine has the ability to churn out 453bhp of peak power at the
rate of 5350rpm along with 720 Nm of maximum torque at 3500rpm. This
powerful and strong engine has been intelligently mated with eight speed
automatic transmission, which makes sure that the drive and ride for
driver and passengers is smooth and inspiring. The 6.7-litre, V12 engine
has been derived from BMW’s N73 V12 power-plant and is also brought
together by BMW. This engine makes use of direct fuel injection and is
driven by wire design via valvetronic technology. The power output is
thereby regulated by varying valve lift substantially by moving rockers
and rocker fulcrum by the means of servos instead of throttle body.
Stereo & Accessories in Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls Royce Phantom, comprising of saloon, extended saloon, Coupe and
Drophead Coupe are blessed with an advanced music system. This advanced
music system comes jam-packed with numerous features, such as Aux-in and
USB support. This upgraded DVD/CD player accompanied with 26 speakers delivers premium sound even to the rear seats. The
8 disc CD changer is perfect.
If you wish to convert your luxurious Rolls Royce Phantom into a
theatre, then it is possible as well. The theatre configuration
facilitates the rear seat passengers to watch DVD or TV or may be both
on the stunning 12 inches of screens, which smartly fold flat into the
back of the front seats. The back of the screens could be customized to
match the interiors of your car. These 12 inches of screen are linked to
individual DVD player, which permit the rear passengers to pick their
own content. The headphone sockets are also provided so that rear seat
passengers could listen to the music or movies without disturbing the
front seat passenger and driver. In the nutshell, the Rolls Royce
Phantom is loaded with all the lavish accessories that one could only
imagine in their car. This stylish car truly justifies its tag of
‘Luxury’.
Wheels
Rolls Royce Phantom feature
21-inch alloy wheels,
which help the car to make the ride smooth and steady for the driver and
pleasurable for the passengers. Rolls Royce has given its consumers
plenty of options to enhance the look of their Phantom through wheels.
One could pick from 12 diverse wheels, 5 designs with up to 3 striking
finishes, out of which each of them have their own special trait. The
major highlighting feature of Rolls Royce Phantom wheels is that the
wheels come with a unique and individual self-righting wheel centres
that always show the Rolls Royce (RR) logo in the upright position.
Braking & Handling
The braking system of Rolls Royce Phantom is top notch. The body of the
car is made from rigid aluminium space frame, which is accompanied with
an
advanced air suspension system, which in turn
creates a perfect and bump free ride. On the front the car is fitted
with pneumatic, independent and double wishbone suspension, while the
rear suspension comprise of pneumatic, independent and multi-link. The
carbon fibre ceramic brakes on the front and rear along with anti-lock
braking system with EBD is perfect and prevents the wheels from locking
up. The traction control and stability control are present to enhance
the entire driving and handling experience for the driver.
Handling & Safety
Rolls Royce Phantom is a classic luxury car, it scores top marks in
lavishness and also scores high when it comes to safety of the
passengers. All four variants of Rolls Royce Phantom – (saloon, extended
saloon, Coupe and Drophead Coupe) are jam packed with ample of safety
features, such as five seat belts, eight airbags and a strong and tough
body. The airbags keeps you unharmed from major injuries in case of any
accidents or collisions. The 21-inch wheels further ensure a very smooth
ride to the owner and the passengers.
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