Rolls Royce Phantom

antom has a rscale
a.nd occasion that makes it a truly
modern interpretation of a Rolls-
Royce. The grille and Spirit of
Ecstasy immediately mark out
Phantom.
The 2:1 wheel-to-height ratio is
fundamental to this as are the coach
doors. The gentle downward curve
of the roofline and upward sweep of
the lower body line suggest
movement even when the car is
stationary.
Just as Phantom's presence is
quietly authoritative, the delivery of
power from the direct-injectionV12
engine is equally impressive. At
70mph over 90% of the power is
available in reserve, making for
effortless acceleration.
Combined with the electronically
controlled six-speed transmission,
pressing the accelerator gives the
driver a feeling of smooth, endless
acceleration from standing or at
speed.
Even more impressive from the
outside and more spacious inside,
the Phantom Extended Wheelbase
offers a further 250mm of legroom
for rear passengers. With a choice
of the best in contemporary
communications technology, it's an
indulgent space - perfect to work
in, to sit and think or just watch the
world pass smoothly by. Thanks to
the adaptability of the spaceframe,
there is no compromise in the
performance or aesthetics of the
car. The rear seats are set back in
the car, ensuring passengers'
privacy without restricting their
view of the world as it passes.
Phantom's unique, advanced
aluminium spaceframe is hand-
welded from over 500 separate
parts, with over 100 metres of weld.
Incredibly light but strong, it is both
stiff and dynamic. When combined
with the state-of-the art suspension
technologies, it creates the air-
cushioned 'magic carpet ride' that is
unique to Rolls-Royce. The double-
skinned flat floor of the spaceframe
conceals much of the technology,
making it conspicuous by its
apparent absence. This adds to the
calm, quiet ambience inside by
isolating passengers from road
noise and the flat fl

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