Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé Explained

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé
Manufacturer:Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW)
Production:2008–2016
Assembly:United Kingdom: Chichester, West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)
Class:Full-size luxury car (F)
Grand Tourer (S)
Body Style:2-door coupé
Related:Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead
Layout:FR layout
Engine:6.75 L V12
Powerout:4600NaN0
Transmission:6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Wheelbase:33201NaN1
Length:56091NaN1
Width:19871NaN1
Height:15921NaN1
Weight:25900NaN0
Successor:Rolls-Royce Wraith
Doors:Coach doors
Sp:uk

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé is a luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars that debuted at the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6 March 2008.[1] The platform is based on the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and has styling heavily derived from the Rolls-Royce 100EX, a concept car unveiled to celebrate the company's centennial in 2004.[2] Its interior includes leather and wood veneer. There is a button to close the "coach doors" (suicide doors).The Phantom Coupe has the same 6.75L V12 as found in the other Phantom models, developing 338abbr=onNaNabbr=on of power and 720abbr=onNaNabbr=on of torque.[3] It is the first Rolls-Royce coupe in 22 years. It featured pillarless body construction making it a true 2-door hardtop, much like the popular hardtops from the United States in the 1960s.

Specification

The Phantom Coupé has nearly 400lbft of torque, or 75 percent, available at 1,000 rpm—and has segment-leading fuel economy thanks to technology such as direct injection and variable valve and camshaft control.[4] The car features reverse-opening power-closing doors, adaptive suspension with automatic four-corner levelling, 21-inch alloy wheels, a 15-speaker 420 watt sound system with navigation, and a handcrafted interior with flawless leather trim and a choice of wood veneers. The "picnic" boot provides a seating platform for two and offers easy access to the luggage compartment. Optional equipment includes front and rear parking cameras and a wide array of paint colours and interior trim material choices. A unique option is a full-length "starlight" headliner, which incorporates hundreds of tiny fibre optics to give the impression of a star-filled night sky.[5]

Performance

The Phantom Coupé is capable of accelerating from 0- in 5.8 seconds and has a limited top speed of 155mph, with a fuel consumption in combined cycle (ECE+EUDC) of 16L/100km while producing 377 g/km of .[6]

Reception

The Phantom Coupé has received mostly positive reviews from critics. The British television show Top Gear rated the car 9/10 for performance, 10/10 for quality, 9/10 for design, but criticised its high cost.[7]

Sweptail

The Rolls-Royce Sweptail was a one-off custom Phantom Coupé sold in 2017 for $12.8 million after a 4-year build [8] making it the most expensive new car ever sold at the contemporary period.[9]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 79th International Motor Show, Palexpo-Geneva, 5th to 15th March 2009. World premieres in car industry, international car exposition . Salon-auto.ch . 2009-08-08.
  2. Web site: Ramsey . Jonathon . Geneva '08 Preview: Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe breaks cover — Autoblog . Autoblog.com . 2008-02-16 . 2009-08-08.
  3. Web site: specifications- Rolls-roycemotorcars.com.
  4. Web site: specifications Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe.
  5. Web site: specifications Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe. 26 April 2012 .
  6. Web site: specifications Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe. 26 April 2012 .
  7. Web site: Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Top Gear Review.
  8. Web site: This $13 Million Rolls-Royce Took Four Years to Build. 31 May 2017.
  9. Web site: $13 Million Rolls-Royce Sweptail Could be Most Expensive New Car Ever Made. 27 May 2017 .