ROLLS
ROYCE PHANTOM
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Engine
6.75L V12 Transmission 6 Speed Automatic Horsepower
@ RPM453@5350 Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy12 / 19 Combined
Fuel Economy 15 EPA Class Mid-Size Number of
Torque @ RPM531@3500 (foot-lbs) Fuel Type /System
Gas Engine / Fuel Injected Turbo (yes/no) No
Displacement 6749 / 412
Vehicle
Overview
Ranking
as the sixth-generation Phantom, the $300,000-plus
ultraluxury sedan holds a 453-horsepower, 6.8-liter
V-12. Aluminum space-frame construction makes
the sedan the lightest Rolls-Royce structure
ever. Changes for 2007 are minor; they include
a new auxiliary audio jack for MP3 players and
several new exterior and interior colors. Though
it's no lightweight at more than 5,500 pounds,
Rolls-Royce says the Phantom can accelerate
from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Both regular-
and long-wheelbase versions are offered. All
mechanical components, painted body panels and
onboard technology are created in Germany under
BMW auspices. These items are then sent to southern
England for final assembly and personalization
of the sedan's interior. Both the vast space
allotted for passenger privacy in the backseat
and the rear-hinged back doors are reminiscent
of the past. Those "suicide doors"
permit easier access to the rear compartment
and can be closed at the touch of a button,
so occupants need not suffer the indignity of
a wet arm if it happens to be raining.
Exterior
Like
so many Rolls-Royce sedans before it, the Phantom
has a long hood with a short front overhang
and long rear overhang. The traditional-style
upright grille appears to be one of the largest
ever; it's made of slim vertical bars and has
a matte-like finish. Deep-set rectangular headlights
sit above large round fog lamps. At the touch
of a button, the "Spirit of Ecstasy"
hood ornament folds down into the body. Self-leveling
air springs are used at each corner. Synchronized
wheel centers keep the Rolls-Royce badges on
all four wheels upright at all times. Standard
wheels measure 21 inches in diameter.
Interior
Lush
and generous are the bywords for the Phantom's
standard five-occupant interior; four-occupant
seating with rear bucket seats is available.
To aid in safety, privacy and social interaction,
backseat occupants sit well back in lounge-shaped
seats alongside the C-pillars rather than next
to the doors. Umbrellas stow in each reverse-opening
rear door. Front and rear park-distance sensors
trigger warnings when the Phantom approaches
objects while parking. A navigation system is
standard. Rear passengers can also enjoy handcrafted
folding tables and an available video system.
The
extended-wheelbase model is 10 inches longer
than the regular Phantom. For an extra $52,150
— about the price of a Lexus GS 430 —
the extra space goes to provide limo-like accommodations
for backseat passengers, with nearly 50 inches
of rear legroom.
Under
the Hood
The
Phantom's 6.8-liter V-12 generates 453 hp and
531 pounds-feet of torque. The V-12 teams with
a six-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Door-mounted
side-impact airbags are installed for front-seat
occupants, and side curtain airbags protect
front and rear outboard occupants.
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