The all-new Rolls-Royce Phantom is a modern private jet for the road
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Jul 28, 2017, 01:40 IST
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However, the most significant change to the interior of the Phantom is the addition of The Gallery, a fully bespoke art fixture that runs the width of the front dash.
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The driver will have access to a panoramic camera system, night vision, adaptive cruise control, collision warning, cross-traffic warning, pedestrian warning, lane departure and lane change warning, as well as a high-definition head-up display.
Worry not, the front seat occupants won't exactly be roughing it either.
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... A drinks cupboard.
However, if you are looking for some distraction, the Phantom is available with a rear seat entertainment system, a WiFi hotspot, and...
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Impossibly soft leather, rich wood veneers, and shiny metals accents. They're all here.
Unlike most cars, Rolls-Royce customers are more likely to spend their time in the back of the car. As a result, Rolls has created an environment designed to deliver unparalleled luxury and isolation from the outside world. In others words, it's what the company calls the "magic carpet ride."
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As are the coach doors. Open them up and you'll discover the zenith of automotive luxury.
However, the Phantom's tapered rear end design is classic Rolls-Royce.
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... The company's futuristic 100EX concept.
Many of the Phantom's design elements were actually inspired by...
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Styling wise, the Phantom VIII is evolutionary rather than revolutionary. Rolls-Royce designers struck a careful balance between modernizing the aesthetics of the car and maintaining the signature Phantom look. The sedan comes in both a standard as well as an extended wheelbase with an extra eight inches of room.
Under the hood, the Phantom is powered by a 563 horsepower, 6.75 liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine paired with an 8-speed, satellite aided, 8-speed, ZF automatic transmission. According to Rolls, the 5,900 lbs car can hustle to 62 mph in just 5.3 seconds and reach an electronically limited 155 mph.
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Now, there's a new flagship Phantom in town. It's the first car to be built on Rolls-Royce's new all-aluminum platform, called the Architecture of Luxury. It will underpin all of the brand's upcoming models including the Cullinan SUV.
Since 2003, the Phantom VII has embodied the pinnacle of Rolls-Royce luxury.