Rolls-Royce has launched the eighth generation of the Phantom at an event in London. The first car under this badge appeared in 1925, and it has been receiving upgrades ever since.
On the exterior, the iterative model looks similar to its predecessor. It is slightly curvier than the Phantom VII. The grille and headlamps take inspiration from the Vision Next 100 (code name 103EX) concept vehicle from last year.
Under the hood, the new Phantom debuts a new platform for the brand, which will also be featured in the upcoming Project Cullinan. Moreover, the air suspension adjusts the stiffness of the dampers based on the inputs from the body, the camera in the windscreen, the steering wheel, and the wheels. The front has a double-wishbone suspension, and the rear comes with a five-link setup. Flagbearer is the term coined by Rolls-Royce for this new suspension. The name refers to the people who carried a red flag in front of the cars during early days.
If the manufacturer's claims are to be believed, the VIII is 30% rigid (yet lighter and easier to produce) compared to the one before. It is also 10% quieter at 100 km/h (62 mph) owing to the presence of 130 kg (287 lb) of sound deadening in the body and the chassis, and the noise-killing foam on the tyres.
The 6.75 litre twin-turbo V12 engine comes with a pair of turbochargers, producing a maximum power of 420 kW (563 hp) and a torque of 900 Nm at 1,700 rpm. The car can go up to 250 km/h (155 mph) and takes 5.3 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The ZF eight-speed transmission gearbox uses GPS to understand the upcoming road conditions, and can automatically shift down before a twisty road.
Unlike its predecessor, Phantom VIII has most of the semi-autonomous safety features available out there, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warnings, lane assist, and rear-cross traffic alerts. The headlamps can now cast their beam 600 m (1,969 ft) down the road.
A 12.3-inch display faces the driver. The sliding panel on top of the central console conceals the infotainment system. The clock on the dashboard is analogue. The fixed console at the rear holds a drinks cabinet. The heated rear seats are angled to help passengers comfortably communicate with each other. When the heat is turned on, the armrests, C-pillar and door trims also get warm.
On the exterior, the iterative model looks similar to its predecessor. It is slightly curvier than the Phantom VII. The grille and headlamps take inspiration from the Vision Next 100 (code name 103EX) concept vehicle from last year.
Under the hood, the new Phantom debuts a new platform for the brand, which will also be featured in the upcoming Project Cullinan. Moreover, the air suspension adjusts the stiffness of the dampers based on the inputs from the body, the camera in the windscreen, the steering wheel, and the wheels. The front has a double-wishbone suspension, and the rear comes with a five-link setup. Flagbearer is the term coined by Rolls-Royce for this new suspension. The name refers to the people who carried a red flag in front of the cars during early days.
If the manufacturer's claims are to be believed, the VIII is 30% rigid (yet lighter and easier to produce) compared to the one before. It is also 10% quieter at 100 km/h (62 mph) owing to the presence of 130 kg (287 lb) of sound deadening in the body and the chassis, and the noise-killing foam on the tyres.
The 6.75 litre twin-turbo V12 engine comes with a pair of turbochargers, producing a maximum power of 420 kW (563 hp) and a torque of 900 Nm at 1,700 rpm. The car can go up to 250 km/h (155 mph) and takes 5.3 seconds to reach 100 km/h. The ZF eight-speed transmission gearbox uses GPS to understand the upcoming road conditions, and can automatically shift down before a twisty road.
Unlike its predecessor, Phantom VIII has most of the semi-autonomous safety features available out there, including adaptive cruise control, forward collision warnings, lane assist, and rear-cross traffic alerts. The headlamps can now cast their beam 600 m (1,969 ft) down the road.
A 12.3-inch display faces the driver. The sliding panel on top of the central console conceals the infotainment system. The clock on the dashboard is analogue. The fixed console at the rear holds a drinks cabinet. The heated rear seats are angled to help passengers comfortably communicate with each other. When the heat is turned on, the armrests, C-pillar and door trims also get warm.
Rolls-Royce gives Phantom a much needed upgrade
Reviewed by Garg Ankit
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7/29/2017
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Reviewed by Garg Ankit
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7/29/2017
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