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.[2] 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.[3] Its interior includes leather and wood veneer. There is a button to close the "coach doors" (suicide doors). The Phantom Coupe has the same 6.75-litre (412 cu in) V12 as found in the other Phantom models, developing 338 kW (453 bhp; 460 PS) of power and 720 N⋅m (530 lb⋅ft) of torque.[4] 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.
| Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW) |
| Production | 2008–2016 |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: Chichester, West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant) |
| Designer | Ian Cameron[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) Grand Tourer (S) |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Doors | Coach doors |
| Related | Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.75 L V12 |
| Power output | 460 PS (338 kW; 454 bhp) |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mm (130.7 in) |
| Length | 5,609 mm (220.8 in) |
| Width | 1,987 mm (78.2 in) |
| Height | 1,592 mm (62.7 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,590 kg (5,710 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Rolls-Royce Wraith |
Specification
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The Phantom Coupé has nearly 542 N⋅m (400 lb⋅ft) of torque, or 75 percent, available at 1,000 rpm—and has segment-leading fuel economy[citation needed] thanks to technology such as direct injection and variable valve and camshaft control.[5] 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.[6]
Performance
editThe Phantom Coupé is capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 5.8 seconds and has a limited top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h), with a fuel consumption in combined cycle (ECE EUDC) of 16 L/100 km (18 mpg‑imp; 15 mpg‑US) while producing 377 g/km of CO2.[7]
Reception
editThe 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.[8]
Sweptail
editThe Rolls-Royce Sweptail was a one-off custom Phantom Coupé sold in 2017 for $12.8 million after a 4-year build [9] making it the most expensive new car ever sold at the contemporary period.[10]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe". H.R. Owen. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "79th International Motor Show, Palexpo-Geneva, 5th to 15th March 2009. World premieres in car industry, international car exposition". Salon-auto.ch. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
- ^ Ramsey, Jonathon (16 February 2008). "Geneva '08 Preview: Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe breaks cover — Autoblog". Autoblog.com. Retrieved 8 August 2009.
- ^ "specifications- Rolls-roycemotorcars.com".
- ^ "specifications Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe".
- ^ "specifications Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe". 26 April 2012.
- ^ "specifications Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe". 26 April 2012.
- ^ "Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Top Gear Review".
- ^ "This $13 Million Rolls-Royce Took Four Years to Build". 31 May 2017.
- ^ "$13 Million Rolls-Royce Sweptail Could be Most Expensive New Car Ever Made". 27 May 2017.
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