Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé

| image = 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom (3C68) coupe (2015-01-25) 01.jpg

| manufacturer = Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW)

| production = 2008–2016

| assembly = United Kingdom: Chichester, West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)

| class = Full-size luxury car (F)
Grand Tourer (S)

| body_style = 2-door coupé

| platform =

| layout = FR layout

| engine = 6.75 L V12

| powerout = {{convert|460|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}

| transmission = 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|3320|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|5609|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1987|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1592|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|2590|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| predecessor =

| successor = Rolls-Royce Wraith

| doors = Coach doors

| ground_clearance =

| sp = uk

| designer = Ian Cameron{{cite web|url=https://www.hrowen.co.uk/rolls-royce/new-cars/past-models/phantom-coupe/ |title= Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe |publisher=H.R. Owen |access-date=2024-10-18}}

}}

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé is a luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars that debuted at the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6 March 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.salon-auto.ch/en/ |title=79th International Motor Show, Palexpo-Geneva, 5th to 15th March 2009. World premieres in car industry, international car exposition |publisher=Salon-auto.ch |access-date=2009-08-08}} The platform is based on the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and has styling heavily derived from the Rolls-Royce 100EX, a concept car unveiled to celebrate the company's centennial in 2004.{{cite web|last=Ramsey |first=Jonathon |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/02/16/est-rolls-royce-phantom-coupe-breaks-cover/ |title=Geneva '08 Preview: Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe breaks cover — Autoblog |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2008-02-16 |access-date=2009-08-08}}

Its interior includes leather and wood veneer. There is a button to close the "coach doors" (suicide doors).

The Phantom Coupe has the same {{convert|6.75|L|cuin|adj=on}} V12 as found in the other Phantom models, developing {{convert|338|kW|bhp PS|abbr=on|lk=on}} of power and {{convert|720|Nm|lbft|abbr=on|lk=on}} of torque.{{cite web|url=http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/#/phantom/specification/standard/ |title= specifications- Rolls-roycemotorcars.com}} It is the first Rolls-Royce coupe in 22 years. It featured pillarless body construction making it a true 2-door hardtop, much like the popular hardtops from the United States in the 1960s.

Specification

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The Phantom Coupé has nearly {{Convert|400|lbft|Nm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} of torque, or 75 percent, available at 1,000 rpm—and has segment-leading fuel economy{{Citation needed|date=June 2019}} thanks to technology such as direct injection and variable valve and camshaft control.{{cite web|url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/new-car-buying/rolls-royce/phantom-coupe/# |title= specifications Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe}} The car features reverse-opening power-closing doors, adaptive suspension with automatic four-corner levelling, 21-inch alloy wheels, a 15-speaker 420 watt sound system with navigation, and a handcrafted interior with flawless leather trim and a choice of wood veneers. The "picnic" boot provides a seating platform for two and offers easy access to the luggage compartment. Optional equipment includes front and rear parking cameras and a wide array of paint colours and interior trim material choices. A unique option is a full-length "starlight" headliner, which incorporates hundreds of tiny fibre optics to give the impression of a star-filled night sky.{{cite web|url=http://autos.aol.com/cars-Rolls_Royce-Phantom+Coupe-2012/overview/|date=26 April 2012 |title= specifications Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe}}

Performance

The Phantom Coupé is capable of accelerating from {{convert|0|-|60|mph|km/h|abbr=on}} in 5.8 seconds and has a limited top speed of {{convert|155|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, with a fuel consumption in combined cycle (ECE+EUDC) of {{convert|16|L/100km|mpgimp mpgus|abbr=on}} while producing 377 g/km of {{CO2}}.{{cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/rolls-royce/phantom-coupe/spec/d7-130420-1|date=26 April 2012 |title= specifications Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe}}

Reception

The Phantom Coupé has received mostly positive reviews from critics. The British television show Top Gear rated the car 9/10 for performance, 10/10 for quality, 9/10 for design, but criticised its high cost.{{cite web|url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/rolls-royce/phantom-coupe/verdict |title= Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Top Gear Review}}

Sweptail

The Rolls-Royce Sweptail was a one-off custom Phantom Coupé sold in 2017 for $12.8 million after a 4-year build {{Cite web|url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a9954783/this-dollar13-million-rolls-royce-took-four-years-to-build/|title = This $13 Million Rolls-Royce Took Four Years to Build|date = 31 May 2017}} making it the most expensive new car ever sold at the contemporary period.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/10739/13-million-rolls-royce-sweptail-could-be-most-expensive-new-car-ever-made|title = $13 Million Rolls-Royce Sweptail Could be Most Expensive New Car Ever Made| date=27 May 2017 }}