2008 Geneva Motor Show: Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe
- Competes with: Bentley Brooklands
- Looks like: A two-door for NBA superstars and British aristocrats
- Drivetrain: 453-hp, 6.75-liter V-12
- Hits dealerships: Fall 2008
Rolls-Royce introduced its latest Phantom Drophead Coupe — aka convertible— to rave reviews from the automotive elite last year. The big, brutish, brush-steel-finished coach led to big sales for Rolls-Royce. So what does the British carmaker do to follow it up? Meet the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe.
This is the “sporty” version of the Phantom. The company promises this is “the most driver-oriented model in the Phantom line.” It’s shorter, has a stiffer body and still has a huge V-12 engine with 531 pounds-feet of torque under the bonnet.
Full specs haven't been released yet, but highlights include rear-opening doors, which the company says strengthen the body. A picnic boot around back flips down so you don’t get your trousers soiled when picnicking. And topping off the ultra-luxurious cabin is a headliner pinpointed with dozens of LEDs to create a star-filled night sky. We’re not sure if that feature is standard or optional. We also don’t know how much the Coupe will cost, but expect it to hover around $400,000. Until you can find that much under the sofa cushions, check out the photos below.
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Although this car is sure to conjure up long waiting lists and lust in the hearts of car afficionados all over, the interior of this thing just doesn't do anything for me, especially that uglier Ford F150 esque dash. I like the interior of my 2003 Volvo much better.
How in the world could hinges at the rear of the door make the body any stronger than hinges at the front of the door?
I'm thinking the real reason they did it is because the original Phantom did it and "it looks cool."
I can only say is, its cool!
The indulgent and colonial British institution that is Rolls Royce has given the environmental theme of this year's Geneva Motor Show a blunt one fingered salute with this grotesque monstrosity, the Phantom Coupe.
Cheers
Tom
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