2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe preview

18 Feb, 2008 14 Comments

Super-luxury brand Rolls-Royce has revealed its new 2008 Phantom Coupe ahead of its first public appearance at the Geneva Motor Show next month.

Unlike the standard Rolls-Royce Phantom which focuses on ultimate comfort for rear-seat passengers, the Coupe is intended for the super-rich who prefer to rest their chauffeur and drive themselves.

Powered by a 6.75-litre V12 engine which produces 338kW and an effortless 531Nm, the Phantom Coupe offers segment-leading fuel economy despite its performance, along with a 25 percent increase in fuel capacity for added driving range.

The Phantom Coupe is built on a lightweight all-aluminium chassis, requiring 130 metres of welding all completed by hand.

Rear-hinged coach doors assist in elegant access to the rear seats, as well as allowing for an uninterrupted A-pillar helping to make this the most torsionally rigid Rolls-Royce ever.

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14 Responses to “2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe preview”

billy_bob_119 Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Looks good but that roof looks so ugly. I think when Top Gear had the prototype on the show Jeremy said it right “it looks like a hens night disco ball on the roof”.
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No Name Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Another gas guzzlers for the Arabian Oil Barons from BMW. Ha Hem.
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Dlr1 Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I love the quote “the Phantom Coupe offers segment-leading fuel economy”.

Exactly how many vehicles are in this “segment”?

One? Three? Seven?

And since when did people who spend this much on a car care about fuel economy or the environment?
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Anthony Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I saw a Phantom Drophead on the road today - magnificent! I’m told Rolls Royce are selling as many as they can build. I don’t doubt it, my only concern is why on earth you would opt for a Maybach when you could have a Phantom at less than half the price!
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Anthony Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Dir1 you may not have the cash but over 15 Phantoms will be sold in Australia this year.

How do you like them apples!
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Bavarian Missile Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Are yes…….me want one of these….

Cupid are you fishing honey??? Carbon foot print ……..pfttt hahaha

Fuel efficiency ????? Why?
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Lcat Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
this is purely academic but i’ve seen the torque figure for this engine quoted at over 720nm elsewhere. (just in case the lower figure here(531) puts anyone off!)
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No Name Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
Me Fishing Naahh orrible wriggly smelly things. I’m not knocking BMW just the old Rolls of days gone by were…well Rolls Royce. Now they are BMW engines rebodied 7 series. Not exactly Rolls really.

I can’t afford one either so they are crap…Ha Ha
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No Name Says:
February 18th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Oh and I just read they may be shoving a diesel engine in a Rolls in 2012..Ref. Autocar Magazine UK..Maybe theres a chance then.
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Mitch Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 7:36 am
i thought it would have made alot more kw’s and torque from a nearly 7 litre V12
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Godspeed Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 8:20 am
I’m happy for RR that BMW took them over;

Despite the glitter ball roof, like the Phantom it just oozes class and true quality. The Maybach looks totally naff and plasticky, and completely tasteless.
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dlr1 Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Anthony,
I have no doubt they are a magnificent vehicle, and will sell exceptionally well to their intended audience, but why do their press blurbs have to go on about economy.

The only economy thats important to Roll’s customers is the international economy. GDP always wins over MPG.
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Godspeed Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
Yep Dlr1> definitely two different parties which will benefit from the new Roller’s features.

A) Longer range fuel tank is definitely a plus for the owner (for obvious reasons), and

B) The fuel economy benefits are more a plus to Rolls-Royce themselves; the economy card is played by RR so they can look more environmentally (and socially) responsible. The Germanness in the company is coming out there (efficiency, efficiency, efficiency)
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o Says:
February 19th, 2008 at 6:29 pm
i thought the it was a coupe versionof droptop?
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