Rolls-Royce Phantom is a luxury sedan, which was launched in 2003 as a model. It 'was the first Rolls-Royce is a car designed and built under the ownership of BMW, which bought the company in 1998.
Decades before the current generation of the Phantom,
Rolls-Royce were often perceived as nothing more than a nice old-school luxury barges all the technological innovations and a dynamic tension of the Queen Mary. So to speak, was the skepticism surrounding the introduction of the Rolls-Royce Phantom would be the same as saying reality resort occasionally to the manufacture of the evaluations are at stake.
When the parent company BMW first announced in late 1990 that would give a new Rolls-Royce customers who pay the January 1, 2003, most analysts who wrote as the kind of attitude that comes from usually more than a business. After all, even BMW owns Rolls-Royce brand again. It would be four and half years before the German manufacturer has acquired the rights to sell the legendary brand, but the goal was accomplished fact, and the first new Rolls-Royce in nearly 40 years had left the Rolls, while new factory- Royce at Goodwood in West Sussex, England.
Unlike so many of his predecessors, who live in this luxury sedan beautifully crafted and elegant ultra meet the high expectations of a vehicle adorned with Spirit of Ecstasy hood mounted. Even if a case can be made one of his rivals years, no other car can boast the unique style of grandiose dimensions and excellent reputation of the
2011 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Although ties with
BMW M5, the ghost is really true to Rolls-Royce. Over 19 meters long, the regular step 7 Series Phantom exceeded more than 2 meters in overall length, and can completely engulf the Mini between its front and rear axles. The production of a vehicle large enough that it does not flex and bend in every road imperfection requires a unique structure. In the case of the Phantom, the structure is made of aluminum space frame, which is both lighter and stiffer than conventional steel.
While the ultra-luxury competition can offer more high-tech gadgets and a greater sense of the modern Rolls-Royce Phantom has an undeniable charm of the ancient world, and great-than-life presence. Its hood ornament for his majestic nearly 20 feet flat, Phantom commands attention like few other cars. And if that is not enough, an extension wheelbase (EWB) model can be delivered with about 10 inches of extra length overall and legs of the rear seats.
Phantom is powered by a 6.7 liter V12 with 453 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic. Despite a curb weight approaching 3 tons, going from zero to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds. Behind 20-inch wheels are ideal for strong brakes, air suspension and adjustable dampers automatically.
The interior of the
Rolls-Royce Phantom is more enjoyable than you might imagine, with more leather and pieces of wood that you find relevant on a herd of cattle lost in Sequoia National Forest. Numerous customization options provides ample opportunity to adapt this luxurious environment to its exact specifications and customized.
For those who actually drive their ghosts, the dashboard is organized in clean, classic indicators and simple audio and climate control. More complex functions controlled by iDrive-like interface, right-style motor hidden inside the center console. The rear seat offers plenty of stretching-room, of course, and the first floor of C-pillars covered with the ghost of VIP, while the rear-hinged coach doors provide them with the proper input and output.
Once started, the big wheel, but three feels light twigs in their hands, still offers good feedback, allowing the large sedan to change direction with ease, as long as you are traveling at a leisurely pace. V12 is prodigious power and the engine becomes very low noise, even at full load. The ride is excellent, absorbing huge potholes and road imperfections with equal aplomb. There is some wind noise around the pillars Aa speed, but it is minimal and likely evident because virtually no other noise was heard.
The ghost was a completely new model from Rolls-Royce in 2004. While some found it a bit flashy, lacking high-tech features and controls easy to use auxiliary, we had rented for the accommodation of passengers decadent, a unique style and exemplary performance for its size. A standard power sunroof and power "boot" the cover was added in 2005, and the following year, added
Rolls Royce Phantom Bluetooth and external video cameras showed their images through the largest LCD Assistance parking. The time base wheel ISF model debuted for model year 2007.
