Rolls-Royce Phantom [2016-2015]

Summary

Rolls-Royce is a well-known luxury automobile manufacturing company from England. In 2003, Rolls-Royce proudly presented Phantom, a four-door luxury sedan with detailed craftsmanship. Since its launch, Phantom has attracted many luxury car buyers around the world. With the unique design and impeccable V12 engine, Rolls-Royce Phantom is eye-catching and owning a Phantom or even getting a glance of it is on everyone’s bucket list.

Exterior

Rolls-Royce Phantom is arguably the best sedan in this world. Every little detail of this car is sculptured with finesse and refinement. Phantom is a true interpretation of the class Rolls-Royce has had for many years. The curves of Phantom are designed in such a magnificent way, that it always looks like it is moving even when it's stationary. The headlamps have special LEDs that light up with the Phantom’s engine and give a unique look to the Rolls Royce Phantom. It is available in 16 different colours and customization can be done by mixing different colours. Also, two-tone finishing and hand painted 5 m coach line are available for personalization of every Phantom.

The wheels of the Rolls Royce are also selected by the customer. There are total twelve different wheels; each has the precious Rolls Royce Monogram in the centre. There is an astonishing thick, shiny grille in the front part of the hood that is unique and the trademark Rolls-Royce symbol just above the grille make the car even more desirable.

Interior

You can expect the best in business when it comes to the interiors of the Phantom. The moment you enter the Phantom there is a feeling of calmness, comfort and a sense of accomplishment. Every door has a very classy Rolls Royce Teflon coated Umbrella hidden in it to save you from unexpected rains. The mat of the Rolls Royce is made from the softest lamb’s wool making you feel like sitting on air. There is a lot of space for the passengers on the back to stretch their legs.

A unique thing about the Rolls Royce interior is the craftsmanship in the leather seats. Every leather seat is stitched by hand by the experienced workers of Rolls-Royce, which take more than two weeks to complete. The wood used in every Phantom comes from a single tree creating a flawless wood design in the front and the back of the car. Apart from being the classic and the vintage beauty, Phantom also uses the latest technology inside to give the best travelling experience of all time. Screens are installed in the back of front seats giving a royal feeling to the passengers sitting on the rear side of the car. Another unique feature of the Phantom is the Power reserve meter that is the reminder of the power that is available in the Phantom’s engine. 

Engine and Transmission

With a powerful direct injection V12 engine, Rolls Royce proves its authority on power as well. When running at 70 mph, 90 percent of the engine power is in reserve that shows how powerful the engine is. The 6.8-litre V12 engine with a displacement of 6749 cc can generate a maximum power of 338 kW at 5350 rpm and a maximum torque of 720 Nm at 3500 rpm. Phantom has an eight-speed gearbox offering a good smooth control with better fuel consumption while shifting of gears.

Performance and Handling

Even with a powerful engine, Phantom is not a speed car. It is a sedan that has a top speed of 249 km/h that is quite low considering the car’s price and the powerful V12 engine. The mileage of the car is also something that it cannot be proud of. The mileage of the Phantom is around 9 kmpl on the highway which means Phantom needs a lot of gasoline for every breath its engine takes. As far as handling is concerned, there is nothing better than driving a Rolls Royce car, with great suspension systems at both the ends and a smooth steering control, the Rolls Royce Phantom runs like a cloud floating on the air bed.

Braking System

The front and the rear wheels of Phantom have ventilated disc brakes with brake assist and traction control.

Mileage

The 6749 cc Petrol - powered variant delivers a fuel economy of 8 kmpl in city and 10 kmpl on highways.

Safety Features

Phantom has a unique and advanced body frame which is made of 500 separate parts attached. Each part is made of aluminium which is light and phenomenally strong. Apart from its strong built; Phantom has many other quality features like front airbags, side airbags, overhead airbags, knee airbags, seatbelt pretensions and anti-whiplash system all aiming at giving a better security to the passengers while on the road or in any unfortunate incident.

 Verdict

If you are rich enough to afford this God of Cars, then without a doubt you should go with it. It gives a sense of accomplishment to its owner; it is something to be proud of and with the great elegance and remarkable features of this car there is no way anyone can resist it. 

Competition

Luxury sedans like Bentley Mulsanne, Cadillac XTS and Maybach 57 are the biggest competitors of Rolls Royce Phantom. All these cars fall in the same price range with Maybach 57 being the most expensive one.

Pros

1. It’s a Rolls Royce!
2. Gives a sense of accomplishment
3. Powerful and advanced V12 engine

Cons

1. Bad fuel economy
2. Very expensive