On
3rd January 2003, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited revealed the new Rolls-Royce
Phantom at the company's new manufacturing plant and head office at Goodwood
in West Sussex, UK. Entirely new, the Rolls-Royce Phantom captures the
essence of the world's most famous car brand - it is the modern interpretation
of a legend. It is a motor car which incorporates cutting edge engineering
technology, unparalleled quality and the finest in hand-built craftsmanship.
The Phantom has a light-weight aluminium space frame body, a V12 engine
which develops tremendous power and torque and a style, inside and out,
which is every inch a Rolls-Royce. Designers immersed themselves in the
heritage and design principles which had made Rolls-Royce world famous
and found particular inspiration in the Phantom I and II models of the
1930s, the Silver Cloud of the 1950s and the Silver Shadow of the 1960s.
Features like a long wheelbase, a short front overhang, a deep C-pillar,
a long bonnet and a particular stance, which made these motor cars look
as if they were accelerating lightly even at a standstill, were fundamental
design elements and were incorporated into the new Phantom - quite apart
from the famous grille with the famous Spirit of Ecstasy mascot on the
top.
Inside,
the finest leather, Cashmere trim and fitted cabinetry have been used to
create an atmosphere which is simple, yet of unquestionable quality. A
slightly curved lounge seat helps to create a social environment. The Rolls-Royce
Phantom is easy yet rewarding to drive - something which is vitally important
as the majority of owners will drive themselves most of the time. The high
driving position gives an excellent view. Intuitive and effortless to drive,
the Phantom is beautifully refined and precise in its responses. Self-levelling
air springs, electronic dampers and a multi-link rear, double wishbone
front suspension combined with the long wheelbase and high profile tyres
results in the perfect combination of ride and handling. The large wheels
and tyres have been specially developed for the Phantom: it is the first
car in the world to feature the advanced PAX run-flat tyre system as standard,
which allows the car to run for a further 100 miles at 50 mph after a puncture.
Access
is via coach doors, which open from the centre of the car (the rear doors
hinged at the back) reminiscent of the classic Rolls-Royce era and which
have been chosen to give easy access to the rear. Combined with a flat
floor they allow passengers simply to walk in to the rear, turn and sit
down. On the move, the purpose-designed 6.75-litre V12 engine provides
huge reserves of power and torque. The Rolls-Royce Phantom will accelerate
from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds (0-100 km/h 5.9 seconds) and on to a limited
top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). Behind the wheel, the low-down torque
wafts the Phantom swiftly yet effortlessly from tick-over. Peak torque
is 720 Nm (531 lb ft) at 3500 rpm, but more importantly 75 per cent of
that total is developed at just 1000 rpm. Maximum power is 460 PS (338
kW). The latest in combustion technology - variable valve lift, variable
valve timing and direct fuel injection - helps produce excellent fuel economy
for a motor car of the Phantom's size and power. On the EU extra urban
cycle it returns 25.7 mpg (11.0 l/100 km) and a combined figure of 17.8
mpg (15.9 l/100 km) - but at this price of the auto the owners are not
likely to care about those details. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is on sale
immediately, priced at USD 320,000 excluding tax.
Engine: 6.75L V12
Horsepower: 460 bhp / PS
Top Speed: 149 mph / 240
km/h
Peak torque: 720 Nm (531
lb ft)
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in
5.7 sec (0-100 km/h in 5.9)
On
3rd January 2003, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited revealed the new Rolls-Royce
Phantom at the company's new manufacturing plant and head office at Goodwood
in West Sussex, UK. Entirely new, the Rolls-Royce Phantom captures the
essence of the world's most famous car brand - it is the modern interpretation
of a legend. It is a motor car which incorporates cutting edge engineering
technology, unparalleled quality and the finest in hand-built craftsmanship.
The Phantom has a light-weight aluminium space frame body, a V12 engine
which develops tremendous power and torque and a style, inside and out,
which is every inch a Rolls-Royce. Designers immersed themselves in the
heritage and design principles which had made Rolls-Royce world famous
and found particular inspiration in the Phantom I and II models of the
1930s, the Silver Cloud of the 1950s and the Silver Shadow of the 1960s.
Features like a long wheelbase, a short front overhang, a deep C-pillar,
a long bonnet and a particular stance, which made these motor cars look
as if they were accelerating lightly even at a standstill, were fundamental
design elements and were incorporated into the new Phantom - quite apart
from the famous grille with the famous Spirit of Ecstasy mascot on the
top.
Inside,
the finest leather, Cashmere trim and fitted cabinetry have been used to
create an atmosphere which is simple, yet of unquestionable quality. A
slightly curved lounge seat helps to create a social environment. The Rolls-Royce
Phantom is easy yet rewarding to drive - something which is vitally important
as the majority of owners will drive themselves most of the time. The high
driving position gives an excellent view. Intuitive and effortless to drive,
the Phantom is beautifully refined and precise in its responses. Self-levelling
air springs, electronic dampers and a multi-link rear, double wishbone
front suspension combined with the long wheelbase and high profile tyres
results in the perfect combination of ride and handling. The large wheels
and tyres have been specially developed for the Phantom: it is the first
car in the world to feature the advanced PAX run-flat tyre system as standard,
which allows the car to run for a further 100 miles at 50 mph after a puncture.
Access
is via coach doors, which open from the centre of the car (the rear doors
hinged at the back) reminiscent of the classic Rolls-Royce era and which
have been chosen to give easy access to the rear. Combined with a flat
floor they allow passengers simply to walk in to the rear, turn and sit
down. On the move, the purpose-designed 6.75-litre V12 engine provides
huge reserves of power and torque. The Rolls-Royce Phantom will accelerate
from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds (0-100 km/h 5.9 seconds) and on to a limited
top speed of 149 mph (240 km/h). Behind the wheel, the low-down torque
wafts the Phantom swiftly yet effortlessly from tick-over. Peak torque
is 720 Nm (531 lb ft) at 3500 rpm, but more importantly 75 per cent of
that total is developed at just 1000 rpm. Maximum power is 460 PS (338
kW). The latest in combustion technology - variable valve lift, variable
valve timing and direct fuel injection - helps produce excellent fuel economy
for a motor car of the Phantom's size and power. On the EU extra urban
cycle it returns 25.7 mpg (11.0 l/100 km) and a combined figure of 17.8
mpg (15.9 l/100 km) - but at this price of the auto the owners are not
likely to care about those details. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is on sale
immediately, priced at USD 320,000 excluding tax.