Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe
Rolls Royce Press Release - 6/March/2008
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 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe
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Geneva, Switzerland — Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Coupé at the 78th
International Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday, 4 March 2008. Production of
the new car will start at Goodwood in the summer of 2008. The
Coupé is the most driver-orientated model in the Phantom line. A
number of subtle but significant modifications have been made that
change its character. It is noticeably more dynamic, whilst still
offering incredible levels of comfort. Marrying
cutting-edge technology with a beautifully proportioned, muscular body
that exudes power and style, it incorporates timeless Rolls-Royce
design cues in an utterly contemporary manner. Designed to cover great distances effortlessly, the Coupé is the perfect choice for a transcontinental trip. Power
is provided by the Phantom’s 6.75-litre V12 that produces 453 bhp
(337kW), 720Nm of torque and has segment-leading fuel economy. A 25 per
cent increase in fuel capacity, compared to the Drophead Coupé,
adds significant driving range. Agile, fast, long-legged and virtually
silent, the Phantom Coupé allows both driver and passengers to
emerge unruffled, even after an all-day run. Rolls-Royce
Motor Cars Chief Designer, Ian Cameron, said "Rolls-Royce has always
been about pace, performance and style. For the Coupé design we
gave the quintessential Rolls-Royce design a dynamic twist. "This
adds a sense of drama to the outstanding engineering and drivability
that are fundamentals of Rolls-Royce cars. The dynamic drive of the
Phantom has always come as a surprise to customers and the Coupé
takes it one step further." The Phantom
Coupé features rear-hinged coach doors which add considerably to
the ease of access to the rear lounge seats as well as to the overall
aesthetics. Crucially, they aid the overall stiffness of the body as
the rear hinged doors allow for an uninterrupted A-pillar helping to
make this the most torsionally rigid Rolls-Royce ever. A brushed steel finish of A-pillar and bonnet, as seen for the first time on 100EX, is also available for the Coupé.
At
the rear is a spacious picnic boot. A split tail compartment that opens
in two parts, gives easy access to 395 litres of space. The lower
tailgate also provides a comfortable seating platform for two adults
when lowered.
At the core of the Phantom Coupé is an
advanced aluminium chassis, perhaps the single most significant
component in delivering the marque’s legendary refinement.
Lightweight and exceptionally strong, it impacts positively on ride
comfort, handling and safety. Hand made, it requires over 130 meters of
welding to create each body.
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Chairman and
Chief Executive, Ian Robertson, said, "The Coupé has been
designed and engineered to be the most dynamic interpretation of our
values. Our 2007 sales figures illustrate how successful the entire
model range has been with an increase of 25 per cent over the previous
year." Related articles:
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