2010 Rolls Royce Phantom

MSRP Range:  $380,000 - $450,000  

     Overview

The Phantom by Rolls Royce is the vehicle maker's flagship, as it has been for a number of years. The Phantom has different configurations and sweet characteristics too. The Phantom is exceptional for all consumers because it offers so much in the way of amenities. You will have to be willing to spend big bucks for it though, after all, it's a Rolls Royce.The Phantom is offered as a sedan, the EWB Phantom, and it has an extended wheelbase. It is also offered as a coupe, a convertible, and a Drophead coupe. All Phantoms have an alloy chassis and body. They sport a 6.7 Liter V-12 delivering 453 hp/531 lb-ft of torque. They are handcrafted too and their driving manners are beyond exceptional.The Phantom by Rolls Royce comes with amazing features in every configuration. The coupe/convertible has a retractable roof and when it is closed passengers get the star filled sky feature. The Coupe is sporty, it is superior for distance drives, and it has impressive speed and handling.

 

TheCarConnection.com has researched reviews and driven the  Phantom, Phantom Coupe, and Phantom Drophead Coupe to bring you this comprehensive review of its safety, performance, styling, comfort, and quality. Resident Anglophiles at TheCarConnection.com also used their drives in other ultra-luxury vehicles to compare and contrast the  Phantom range with other cars in its lofty class.

Likes:

• Traditional British styling
• Effortless thrust from V-12
• Unmatched refinement and quality
• Overly conspicuous

Dislikes:

• Expensive price tag
• Old-world styling
• Overly conspicuous

 is a brand that needs no introduction. It would be safe to say people on the farthest reaches of the planet would, at the very least, be acquainted with the name. The Phantom, be it the Sedan, the Coupe, or the Drophead Coupe, is like no other vehicle in production. Some might say it is even the epitome motoring. The large presence, attention to even the smallest details, and extreme power ensure offers the rare combination of an ultra-luxury vehicle engineered in the most modern way possible but with a stark adherence to heritage and tradition.
The  Phantom range has a distinctive road presence, which is a mix of old and new. Some might not agree it always goes well together; nevertheless, the styling justifies its position at the forefront in the driving world. The tall radiator grille, Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, and massive D-pillar hark back to the days of classic models, though one does have to get used to the narrow, rectangular headlamps that seem a little out of place at first. The front end is tall and imposing, just the way it's meant to be. Keeping with its  heritage, there’s chrome and polished metal everywhere, from the front grille to the exhaust pipes.
Once you step inside the new Phantom, Phantom Coupe, or Phantom Drophead Coupe, you are awed by chromed controls throughout the cabin, a glossy veneered dash, and a more than generous dose of hand-stitched leather. Even in the interior, the marriage between old and new is noticeable when the analog clock rotates out of view to expose a navigation system. Quite akin to older British  cars, there are also flip-out wooden “drinks cabinets” and “picnic tables” fitted in the backseat. You may find many of the details rather charming, such as the push-pull stems that control the air vents, the stitching on the seats, and the wood-veneered door paneling, to name a few. It goes without saying that the options are expensive, though it should be noted that, understandably,  will cater to your every whim.