Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII
Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII
- Price:Ā£299,950
- Colour:Black Diamond
- Interior:Grace White with Black Bespoke Interior
- Year:2022 (71)
- Mileage:7,621 Miles
- Engine:6.75L Twin-Turbo V12
- Transmission:8-Speed ZF Automatic
- Body Style:Saloon
- Fuel:Petrol
- All Wheel Steering
- CD Player
- DAB Tuner
- High-beam Assistance
- Navigation System
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Universal Garage Door Opener
After 14 years of production the 7th generation of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, the cars first under the ownership of BMW, was looking in need of refresh. In 2017 Rolls-Royce shared with us, its vision for the future of the brands flagship model with the introduction of the Phantom VIII. Rolls-Royce, at the time, dubbed this āthe quietest car in the worldā and with the out-going model not exactly being noisy, the lengths the designers have gone to are quite extraordinary. Firstly, a lightened chassis has allowed designers to increase the use of sound deadening, whilst keeping weight at the same gargantuan 2.5 tons. In addition to this, a specially developed tyre, taking Continental over 100 prototypes to perfect, has reduced road noise significantly and when combined with the double thickness laminated glass throughout has resulted in cabin noise being reduced by a further 10%. Another feature for the Phantom VIII is the introduction of all wheel steering, giving the agility of a car with a far shorter wheelbase at low speeds whilst facilitating stability in high speed lane changes. The air suspension is better than ever using road scanning cameras to further refine that famous āmagic carpet rideā, whilst new-found firmness in the corners means there is no wallowing on spirited drives.
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The sweeping lines that taper off towards the boot give the car a contemporary look, whilst the overall size and grandeur of the car make it unmistakeably a Rolls-Royce Phantom. The updatedĀ headlights give the front a welcome modern facelift and when combined with the fully integrated āPantheon Grilleā, the largest ever fitted to a Rolls-Royce, give it one of the most imposing faces on the road. Step inside the classic umbrella adorned coach doors and find yourself cosseted by one of the most luxurious interiors on the planet. Everything you can see, touch and smell in this interior is of the highest quality, from the massage seats to the polished stainless-steel switches, nobody does car interiors quite like Rolls-Royce. The infotainment system has had a thorough overhaul, with a little help from the Germans, bringing it right up to date to complete this exquisite interior. Overall the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII combines a cocoon of tranquillity with modern technology and timeless design to affirm its position as the ultimate chauffeur car in 2019.
- Dimensions
- Height1,646 mm
- Length5,762 mm
- Width2,018 mm
- Economy
- CO2353 g/km
- MPG18
- Performance
- (0 - 62 MPH)5.1 secs
- BHP563 bhp
- Maximum Speed155 mph
WHAT THE JOURNALISTS SAY
- There is no other car on the planet that can match the opulence, superlative ride comfort and hushed refinement of this remarkable Rolls-Royce flagship. Itās an absolute pleasure behind the wheel too, with effortless performance from a big V12 engine and a chassis that welcomes spirited driving.
- Unsurprisingly, the Phantomās cabin is one of the highest-quality environments youāll find in any car.
- And the adaptive air suspension generally does a very good job of smoothing out the road surface without letting the car wallow around.