When Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveiled the Rolls-Royce Phantom in 2003, it heralded a new era for the brand, proudly takes its position at the forefront of automotive design and engineering.
The work is a maxim of its founder Sir Henry Royce - "strive for perfection in everything you do" - and the design team has spent four years developing this innovative model. Using the latest technology, inspired by the rich heritage of the company, their goal was to cut: develop 21 st century, Rolls-Royce, which would be truly worthy of the famous Spirit of Ecstasy.
The result was the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Built on a new state-of-the-art factory in Goodwood, this flagship Rolls-Royce secured its revival by combining the spirit of his ancestors celebrated with advanced technology and technology visionary.
Design
Creating a strong identity for the Rolls-Royce Phantom was important, says chief designer Ian Cameron: "Our priority was to create a car that was obviously a Rolls-Royce from any angle, even if the Spirit of Ecstasy and the grid could not be famous to be seen. "
To identify this core essence, the design team immersed themselves in the brand and its history. It highlighted the elements of classic style, a long bonnet, wide C-pillars and discrete windows, all of which were incorporated into the design of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Its powerful, permanent and dynamic, rising profile also unmistakable Rolls-Royce.
However, advanced features like an aluminum frame and single motor gasoline direct injection pioneered leave no doubt that this is a car in the forefront of technology.
Exactly the same can be said about the unique coach back doors, which are evidence of advanced technologies available in the entire Rolls-Royce Phantom. Hinges on the back, they allow rear passengers in and out of the car free of charge and can be closed with the touch of a button.
The interior of the Rolls-Royce Phantom is clean and contemporary design simplicity belying the technology under. The controls are not necessary for everyday driving are kept out of sight until needed. The multi-media, for example, is hidden behind a rotating panel in the center of the dashboard, which normally shows an analog clock round. This apparent simplicity extends to the operation of controls as well: even the very sophisticated audio system can be operated with a single button.
A feature of Rolls-Royce Phantom, and in particular how the most advanced technology combines with traditional crafts by hand to produce something extraordinary. Switches, power windows and audio system are beautifully crafted 'violin keys', while Chrome vents operated by "organ stop" traditional. In conjunction with the use of best leathers and wood veneers, it is this fusion high technology and craftsmanship that gives the interior its unique and luxurious feeling.
Engineering
The essence of Rolls-Royce Phantom is a sophisticated, lightweight aluminum space frame - a single platform and advanced specifically designed by the team of engineers from Rolls-Royce experience to provide a refined and implemented to drive.
Built from more than 200 three-dimensional box of aluminum profile extrusion blown Rolls-Royce Phantom is the rigidity of a
Formula 1 car. Entirely by hand, using about 120 meters of welding, the frame is finished as if it were a precision instrument: Each is controlled by laser to ensure accuracy in a fraction of a millimeter. The frame is placed on a platform of computer-guided machine - the largest car industry - at the critical points are machined with unprecedented accuracy.
Without the need to provide structural support, the panels of Rolls-Royce Phantom bodies are simply placed on the chassis.
Made of lightweight aluminum and composite materials, which adds a minimum weight of the car. Only the boot is made of steel, designed to facilitate 50/50 weight distribution so desirable for perfect handling.
Rolls-Royce Phantom is a lightweight and rigid provides the basis for the extraordinary dynamic capability. This is an excellent handling - enthusiastic drivers will appreciate the precision with which can be placed on the road - but not at the expense of travel that is as quiet and comfortable as you might expect, the Rolls-Royce. Space Frame also helps to eliminate noise, vibration and harshness, to promote the tremendous calmness and tranquility of the Rolls-Royce Phantom interior.
The extraordinary integrity of the spatial structure of aluminum also offers significant advantages of security, which provide excellent occupant protection. But this is not the only area where safety is integrated into the design of Rolls-Royce Phantom. The location of the rear seat behind the pillar C, for example, is inherently safer than the traditional position next to the door and deny the need for rear side airbags. In a collision, so the effect is progressively absorbed by crumple zones designed to dissipate the force through the chassis and underbody. Of course, Rolls-Royce Phantom has been designed to pass all current safety laws.In addition, Rolls-Royce Phantom contains a number of safety systems using the latest technology and to guide the
Intelligent Safety and Information System (ISIS). ISIS takes readings from sensors located in different parts of the car, and the event of a collision, will make up to 4000 calculations, the second to establish its severity, and before the use of airbags, seatbelt pre-tensioners, or necessary . ISIS works in conjunction with other security systems installed by Rolls-Royce Phantom, including Dynamic Stability Control and Dynamic Traction Control.
Conduct
In the heart of the Rolls-Royce Phantom is the 6.75-liter naturally aspirated V12. Designed specifically for the Rolls-Royce Phantom and hand assembled by Rolls-Royce technicians, this sophisticated engine develops a massive 720 lbs-ft of torque, 413 lb-ft available at 1,000 rpm. On the road that leads to an instantaneous power, muscular, bearing the Rolls-Royce Phantom from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. Maximize traction extraordinary Rolls-Royce Phantom V12, a six-speed transmission with automatic electronic control helps to achieve a transparent and effortless progress for which Rolls-Royce is famous.
Rolls-Royce Phantom offers a unique passenger experience, but many owners have suggested that the best place to sit behind the wheel. The view from the driver's seat is elevated along the bottom of the field hat Spirit of Ecstasy is the most inspiring in motor sport, while beautifully crafted, thin steering wheel rim is a pleasure to hold and provides immediate feedback on the wheels. Despite its size, Rolls-Royce Phantom excellent dynamics and are easy to precisely position when cornering. Intoxicating and yet extremely relaxing, it offers a driving experience of purity and precision.
The exterior finish
Surprisingly modern and immaculately proportioned, Rolls-Royce Phantom is a car of extraordinary elegance. Matching the beauty of its exterior design is a mirror gloss lacquer, shows great skill in painting technicians Goodwood. Five coats of paint and varnish is applied to all Rolls-Royce Phantom - seven if it's a two-tone car - and between each application, our technicians sand the body by the hand. After the last coat was applied, the body is hand-polished for five hours to give a finish unmatched depth and luster.
There are 15 standard exterior colors that the customer can choose, although up to 45 000 different shades available in the custom program. In accordance with Rolls-Royce tradition, single or double lines can be determined by coach. Nearly six feet high, and only the level, these are carefully painted by hand in the process, which takes three hours for each row. Our artists can also custom design and apply models for each customer Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Inside
The timeless architecture of the Rolls-Royce Phantom interior combines the finest natural materials and luxurious social space, where passengers can relax. Cashmere soft skin and allows air to sumptuous indulgence, but the latest audiovisual technology ensures that every trip is as comfortable as possible.
The rear seats are higher than 18 mm, giving rear passengers a unique view of the car, while it is generous headroom to 979 mm. Passengers with slightly curved outer edges allows passengers to turn to another comfortably, if you prefer, however, the choice of individual seats can be specified by adding a center console that can be used for the house of a case beverages, other audiovisual equipment and other personalized items.
Lexicon audio system offers unmatched sound quality of the automotive world. Designed to capture the industry standard, this system uses studio-quality components and Lexicon is unique to Rolls-Royce Phantom, with 15 speakers and nine channel amplifier to deliver 420 watts of sound. Two subwoofers are in resonance chambers 16 liters in the space created by the plant of Rolls-Royce Phantom double, while a combination of mid-range 100 mm and 25 mm tweeter arrays are in the front and rear doors , and on the platform above the dashboard. The result is a "sweet spot", a sound that encompasses the entire interior, giving the perfect surround sound experience from anywhere in the car.For entertainment again, the configuration of the theater added two screens of 12 inches set in the tables in the back.
These screens are connected to a six DVD changer, and also allow viewing of digital television, the limitations on market conditions. In combination with the Lexicon audio system, this option may make any trip to Rolls-Royce Phantom a truly cinematic experience.
Ability
Only the best materials are used in the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Leather and fine wood veneers are hand-selected by experts from our skin and wood workshops - to ensure not only that they are of the highest quality, but have adequate aesthetic features into the Rolls-Royce Phantom. They are then carefully prepared for its natural beauty and quality inherent shows the best way possible.
It takes 15 to 18 can play one Phantom - more Rolls-Royce Phantom LWB. Each of the specially selected herds, and only the softest leathers are used mature Bull. Each skin is carefully inspected by hand to identify any gaps. 450 shares cutting leather cut using a precision laser, first carefully sewn by hand.
Three different types of leather are used: the natural grain of the seats and trim, pre-shrunk in the sunlit and released (in relief) in the center console and door panels to provide an interesting variation. The process of a barrel of dye usedto color the skin gives a richer and uniform pigmentation throughout the skin while preserving the natural softness and grain. There are 13 standard colors, but many more are available through the customized program.
According to the specification, up to 43 pieces of wood are used in every Rolls-Royce Phantom. Each is constructed from up to 28 layers of wood, interspersed with thin sheets of aluminum to provide strength and prevent the collapse on impact.
The wood veneer used comes from sustainable forests and chosen for their richness and complexity of the grain. There are six standard veneers, including walnut and maple Birds Eye, but no number is available through the customized program. Whatever your choice, customers can be assured of a high quality finish. Craftsmen, many taken from the yacht-building and
fine woodworking industries, carefully book-match every veneer inside the Rolls-Royce Phantom. This technique is highly trained to ensure that the grain on the left side of each panel is an exact mirror image of that right. Not only this symmetry applies to each panel, but through the cabin as a whole, each Rolls-Royce Phantom an exquisite interiors and unique.Our craftsmen can also use the traditional techniques of marquetry inlay materials of choice for a client on the plate.Cross strips of boxwood inlaid with silver or pearl, these techniques can be used to create a distinctive alternative metal finish only.
Tailor-made
Although Rolls-Royce Phantom is an extensive list of options tailored program allows customers to create a car that is completely personal to them, specifying the properties that are not generally and 65 percent of the Rolls-Royce customers choose this. Examples of a paint color or skin, or the use of unusual wood piece of furniture.
Customers can choose to customize the Rolls-Royce Phantom by specifying embroidery on the skin: our interior designer tailored to satisfy all requests, from simple initials embroidered images. Plates of fantasy can be customized to include the text or images can also be produced, perhaps with the name of the owner, or to celebrate an event or a limited edition.
The glove of Rolls-Royce Phantom has been designed for adaptation options include custom installation of a set of pens or a humidor, perhaps complemented by a leather writing surface in Picnic tables in the back or an ashtray to measure. With changes in the body of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, and roomy trunk can be expanded, giving more space for a bag of 85 liters.
This allows a total of four large suitcases to be stored.
That the application is 24 carat gold Spirit of Ecstasy or visible exhaust pipes, anything is possible. The custom program is limited only by the imagination of the customer.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Step
In 2005, the ghost was joined by a longer model, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase, which provides additional space for rear passengers while maintaining the beauty of the standard Phantom and his class of first driving performance and comfort of each of the four occupants.
To create the Phantom Extended Wheelbase, was an additional 250 mm added to the back seat behind the B-pillars. The extra length is achieved simply by using longer overhangs in the construction of the space frame, which was developed specifically to allow long wheelbase models. Consequently, no torque loss, Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase retains not only the powerful look of the standard car, but its outstanding performance and refined driving dynamics. The only major need for new parts is a new aluminum roof and door panels - and thanks to Goodwood flexible production processes extended wheelbase Phantom will be built next to the Rolls-Royce Phantom without problems.
The interior of the wheelbase Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended offers plenty of additional space and are particularly suitable for the inclusion of features to measure - for example, a wall of privacy of passengers. Other possibilities include drinks cabinets in the rear doors or additional audiovisual equipment, while many customers choose to add curtains to the rear or even a safe in the trunk. With Bespoke program, a number of options to explore.
Technical Specifications
Without doors / seats: 4 / 5 (optionally 4)
Vehicle length: 5834 mm / 229.7 in
Vehicle width: 1990 mm / 78.3 in
Vehicle height (unladen): 1632 mm / 64.3 in
Wheelbase: 3570 mm / 140.6 in
Turning circle: 13.8 m / 45.3 ft
Track
front: 1685 mm / 66.3 in
Rear: 1670 mm / 65.7 in
Width at shoulder height
Front: 1509 mm / 59.4 in
rear: 1431 mm / 56.3 in
Legroom
Front: 1028 mm / 40.5 in
rear: 947 mm / 37.3 in
Headroom
front: 1020 mm / 40.2 in
rear: 979 mm / 38.5 in
Boot volume (DIN): 460 liters / 16.2 cu ft
Fuel tank capacity: 100 liters / 22 Imp gal
Drag Cd: 0.38
Tire size: PAX 265/790 R540 A, 111 W
Dimensions of the front wheel and rear PAX 265 x 540
Engine: V12 60 °
Valves: 48
Power supply: direct injection
Displacement: 6749 cc / 411.8 cu in
Stroke: 84.6 mm / 3.33 in
Bore: 92.0 mm / 3.62 in
Output Power: 453 hp / 460 hp / 338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Maximum torque: 720 Nm / ft @ 3500 rpm 531 pounds
Compression ratio: 11:01
Maximum speed: 149 mph / 240 km / h (fee)
Acceleration
0-60 km / h: 5.7 sec
0-100 km / h: 5.9 sec
0000-1000 m: 25.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (EU)
Urban: 23.2 ltr/100 km / 12.2 mpg
Highway Driving: 11.3 ltr/100 km / 25.0 mpg
combined: 15.7 ltr/100 km / 18.0 mpg
CO2 emissions: 377 g / km
