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You might not jam the accelerator pedal because you got a V12 engine. You might just cruise around at the minimum speed of 100kmph on the Phantom. The car carries muscular looks which differentiate it from others luxury cars. The car’s interiors are spacious and have one of the best features one can have to spoil themselves.

General data

Additional Features

• P255/50VR21 front/285/48VR21 rear run-flat tires
• 21″ x 8″ front/21″ x 9.5″ rear aluminum wheels w/partial wheel covers
• Body-color painted front/rear bumpers
• Projector beam bi-xenon headlights -inc: time-off delay, auto-off, dusk sensor, headlight washers
• Power-folding heated Power-adjustable color-coded auto-dimming mirrors memory
• Rain-sensing variable intermittent wipers heated washer jets
• Power trunk pulls down & release
• 6.7L DOHC DI 48-valve V12 engine
• 6-speed automatic transmission, steering column mounted shifter
• Rear wheel drive
• Front double wishbone suspension, rear multi-link suspension (2009)
• Active self-leveling air suspension height-adjustable shock absorbers (2009)
• Front/rear stabilizer bars (2009)
• Speed-sensitive Power rack & pinion steering
• Electronic brake distribution
• 9-way Power-adjustable heated front bucket seats -inc: adjustable lumbar, Power adjustable head restraints, memory
• Rear bench seat folding center armrest
• Front floor console storage
• Front/rear floor mats
• Power adjustable leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel memory, audio controls
• Instrumentation service interval indicator, external temp, clock, compass, low tire pressure indicator, trip computer
• Front/rear parking distance sensors
• Power windows w/front/rear 1-touch
• Power locks
• Keyless remote entry w/remote start
• Cruise control
• Anti-theft alarm system w/immobilizer, panic alarm
• 4-zone auto climate control -inc: rear seat controls, active carbon micro filter
• Rear window defogger
• Leather-wrapped dashboard instrument panel insert, leather/wood door panel insert, wood console insert
• Hands-free telephone
• Rear 12V auxiliary Power outlet
• Front/rear cigar lighters
• Front/rear cup holders
• Overhead console
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
• Front/rear reading lights
• Courtesy lights w/delay fade

Power and performance
The car does 0-100 under 4 seconds flat. The Rolls Royce Phantom is the art of progress. With a power maker like V12, it is the fastest luxury car available in the market. You need not worry about the speed at which the car can reach up to at red line gear change. It has the capacity to cruise at 250kmph without a problem. Though the Indian specifications lock the speed at standard 240kmph. This is certainly one of the best appealing cars in the country. The V12 engine works quite well when it comes to power shifting. Engaging the car in red line gear change will throttle the car to three digit mark in less time. Red line gear changing can be fun at times when you have the open highway.

Looks and styling
Relax and relax that’s all you need to do when you open the doors of the Rolls Royce Phantom. The car is designed for luxury and speed. With top notch interiors the car provides all the features which can help in spoiling yourself. The car is designed with latest specifications. Suspension system of the car is designed according to Indian specifications. It literally swallows the bump ahead. The tuned suspension can be raised according to your requirements and road conditions. This is one of the advanced features provided by Rolls Royce.

The interiors of the Rolls Royce are fitted with all the luxury controls which one requires for cruising. From AC controls to handling the steering and your champagne, all of them can be tuned according to your needs and requirements. The interiors of the Rolls Royce Phantom can be selected according to your choice and style, fully customization can be done.

Safety

• Front/rear active head restraints
• 4-wheel anti-lock ventilated disc brakes w/assist
• Stability control
• Traction control
• Daytime running lights
• Front impact airbags w/occupant sensor
• Front side-impact airbags w/occupant sensor
• Front/rear side curtain airbags
• Rear child safety door locks
• 3-point seat belts pretension for outboard seating positions

Why the Rolls Royce Phantom

• Superb looks
• High quality handling
• Top notch engine for power drive
• Very spacious
• Top class design
• Has a class separate from others
• Very easy to maneuver at high speeds

Why not the Rolls Royce Phantom

• Very costly
• Not for beginners

The judge says

Well, if you have the money in your wallet then you can surely go for this car. It is one of the best cars in the world which has style and power. One advice if you wish to buy it is, you might need to fill the car with 98 Octane fuel which is available at selected petrol pumps in the city. You also need to have a good bank account which has money in it because it is a buying policy from Rolls Royce. Very good handling and overall performance of the car is simply superb.