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Rolls Royce Phantom

Engine

 

The Phantom weighs a mighty 2.5 tonnes. However, thanks to its aluminium spaceframe, that’s 300kg less than it would have weighed if conventionally built from steel. With a BMW-sourced. 6.8 litre V12 married to an eight-speed gearbox, you won’t want for performance.

 

Handling

 

Given its size, the Phantom is surprisingly wieldy, although it pays to be neat with its responsive and accurate steering and to adopt a steady-in, fast-out approach to bends. Some bumps cause the steering wheel to quiver but the ride is sumptuously comfortable

Interior

 

The Phantom is very well equipped, but being an older design lacks some of the latest features such as a head-up instrument and automatic parallel parking. Rolls-Royce’s bespoke programme allows plenty of scope for customisation, however. You can have pretty much anything you want – for a price.

Exterior

 

At the back, the Phantom has ‘coach doors’, which are hinged at the rear to make it easier to get in and out. However, because of the car’s height, it takes practice to master the act of swivelling on the seat before stepping out. Space is generous, but the long-wheelbase car offers even more space. The rear seats are not adjustable.

 

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