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Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Review

Posted on March 17th 2010

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Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Review

Two door vehicle which has a V12 engine and who only knows how to talk over 5000Rpm, isn’t that something truly English style. Yes the Phantom Coupe version is here which is powerful and has luxury as a forced option. Well, if you are looking for a mid size car which can do over 230kmph and has a brand name in the market then the Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe version is the best option. The car is designed in sleek pattern which is aerodynamic and top notch. The design is futuristic and speedy. The English car which has a renowned name in the market can be yours if you have a style and a name which the Rolls Royce can carry.
Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Review
General Data

Dimensions
Number of doors & seats 2 doors / 4 seats
Vehicle length 5612 mm / 220.9 in
Vehicle width 1987 mm / 78.2 in
Vehicle height 1598 mm / 62.9 in
Wheelbase 3320 mm / 130.7 in
Turning circle 13.1 m / 43.0 ft
Track, front 1687 mm / 66.4 in
Track, rear 1671 mm / 65.8 in
Width at shoulder height, front 1491 mm / 58.7 in
Width at shoulder height, rear 1298 mm / 51.1 in
Leg room, front 1039 mm / 40.9 in
Leg room, rear 934 mm / 36.8 in
Head room, front 981 mm / 38.6 in
Head room, rear 942 mm / 37.1 in
Boot volume 395 ltr / 13.9 cu ft
Fuel tank capacity 100 ltr / 22 Imp gal
Weight
Unladen weight 2590 kg / 5710 lb
Unladen weight 2665kg
Axle load ratio, rear 51.50%
Gross vehicle weight 3050 kg / 6724 lb
Payload 460 kg / 1014 lb
Axle load limit, front 1425 kg / 3142 lb
Axle load limit, rear 1800 kg / 3968 lb
Engine
Engine / cylinders / valves V / 12 / 48
Fuel management direct injection
Displacement 6749 cc / 411.8 cu in
Stroke 84.6 mm / 3.33 in
Bore 92.0 mm / 3.62 in
Power output @ engine speed 453bhp / 460 PS (DIN) / 338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Max torque @ engine speed 720 Nm / 531 lb ft @ 3500 rpm
Compression ratio / fuel type 11:1 / super unleaded1
Transmission
Transmission type ZF 6HP32
Transmission ratios
1st / 2nd / 3rd 4.171 / 2.340 / 1.521 /
4th / 5th / 6th 1.143 / 0.867 / 0.691
Reverse 3.403
Final-drive ratio 3.46
Steering & brakes
Steering type Speed-sensitive variable-rate power assistance,Rack & pinion,
Steering wheel revolutions
lock to lock 3.3
Steering ratio 15.53 : 1
Performance
Top speed 155 mph / 250 km/h (governed)
Acceleratatio n 0-60 mph 5.6 sec
Acceleration 0-100 km/h 5.8 sec
Acceleration 0-1000 m 25.1 sec
Fuel consumption
Urban 23.2 ltr/100 km / 12.2 mpg (Imp gal)
Extra urban 11.3 ltr/100 km / 25.0 mpg (Imp gal)
Combined 15.7 ltr/100 km / 18.0 mpg (Imp gal)
CO2 emissions 377 g/km

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Review
Additional Features
  • 6.75L 48-valve V12 engine direct injection & variable valve timing
  • 6-speed ZF automatic transmission
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Variable assist Power rack & pinion steering
  • 4-wheel vented disc brakes dual-piston front calipers
  • Leather heated 6-way Power front bucket seats lumbar adjustment
  • Leather rear fixed bench seat
  • Front & rear center armrests
  • Front & rear floor mats
  • Leather-covered tilt/telescoping steering wheel audio controls
  • Instrumentation LED illumination, external temp, trip computer, compass, tire pressure indicator
  • Cruise control
  • Power trunk/hatch pull-down
  • Bluetooth hands-free telephone
  • Remote trunk/hatch release
  • Memory mirror, steering wheel, driver & front passenger seat position
  • Front & rear Power windows one-touch control
  • Power door locks
  • Remote keyless entry
  • Anti-theft alarm engine immobilizer
  • Auto door closer
  • Rear view camera parking sensors
  • Air conditioning dual zone auto climate control -inc: micro filter, active carbon filter
  • Rear window defogger
  • Front fixed & rear pop-out cup holders
  • Luxury wood & leather trim on doors & dashboard
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Front & rear door pockets
  • Mahogany flare dash veneer
  • Full dashboard & floor console covered storage box
  • (4) 12V aux Power outlets
  • Illuminated driver & front passenger vanity mirrors
  • Courtesy lights delayed fade
  • Front & rear reading lights
  • Front seat-back storage
  • Illuminated entry
  • Cargo area light
  • 255/50WR21 front run-flat tires & 285/45WR21 rear run-flat tires
  • 21″ x 8″ front alloy wheels & 21″ x 9.5″ rear alloy wheels
  • Stainless steel Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament
  • Body color front & rear bumpers
  • Chrome/bright trim around side windows
  • Polished steel front grille
  • Bi-xenon projector beam headlights delay auto-off & dusk sensor
  • Headlight washers
  • Dual body-color heated Power mirrors
  • Intermittent auto wipers rain sensor

Power and performance The two door coupe handles well on turns and straights. It throttles up from 0 to 100kmph in under 6 seconds flat. Well that’s faster than the other English rivals. The exteriors of the car can be designed according to your requirements. This is one of the best services which are offered by Rolls Royce. If you have any bright ideas then you can put them to use by customizing your own Rolls Royce. Red line gear change of the vehicle engages power mode of the car. Suspension rising can be done with a push of a button. This is the special edition for the Indian roads. V12 engine at its best can be seen on highways. A slight push of a pedal increases the speed up to the three digit mark in less time. Looks and style The interiors of this vehicle are not so developed or big enough like the Phantom, but yes they provide one of the best luxuries. The interior set up can be done according to your colors and style. With the use of updated technology the car provides climatic controls and other music options. From color options to different materials for interiors all can be selected for your dream Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe version.

Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Review
Safety features
  • Dual front airbags w/occupant sensors
  • Front side airbags w/occupant sensors -inc: head airbag extensions
  • Active power height-adjustable front head restraints
  • Dual height-adjustable rear head restraints
  • 3-point seat belts for all positions
  • Dynamic stability control
  • 4-wheel anti-lock vented disc brakes w/emergency brake assist
  • Daytime running lights

Why the Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe

  • Good looks
  • Superb handling
  • Superb performance
  • Easy to drive
  • Packed with lots of advanced features
  • One of the best in its class

Why not the Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe

  • High maintenance
  • Other options available too
  • Very costly

The Judge says Good car to handle and easy to drive. The Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe is the fastest in this section. If you are looking for a name then this is the best option available. If you are looking for speed then there are better options available too. The price at which the Coupe is available is much higher than any other coupe.

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