Overview:
What is a better statement of style and opulence than the greatest and most hallowed luxury symbol ever, the Rolls Royce. Combining with it the best elements of Anglo-Saxon technology, the Rolls Royce Phantom towers over the other luxury makes with its inimitable and unique image. In India, it made a comeback after half a century. It sold 14 cars in 2008 against a target of 18 in the country and is looking forward for better market share in the Indian car market.
Powertrain and Performance:
The Rolls Royce, as any discerning car lover would be aware, is a customisable car. One has a choice of 44,000 colours to choose from, but the engine is standard. Its two variants, the Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase, come in a brilliant 6.75-litre, four per cylinder V12 engine. It produces an incredible output of 453 horsepower. Unsurprisingly, it can reach a top speed of 155 mph, or around 250 kph, and can accelerate to 100 kph in 5.8 seconds, giving it a jet-like character.
Build and Styling:
The Rolls Royce Phantom has received some minor changes. Some of the important ones among them are standard 21-inch cast aluminum wheels, LED door handle illumination, shallow stainless steel grill, electric window switches that are moved towards a new position, new front and rear door cappings with integrated grab handles, redesigned double reading lights in the rear and new front bumper design. Other usual features include a new RCA component input which provides auxiliary audio and visual connectivity to the 12-inch monitors mounted within the picnic tables.