2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The seventh-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom needs no introduction. With its famous shape, massive proportions, and unbelievable luxury, it has quickly risen to be a premier symbol of extravange for the ultra-wealthy. The first contemporary Phantom, Series I, rolled out of Rolls-Royce’s then-new Goodwood factory in 2003. Series II, introduced in 2013, updated the technology and styling. Now, for 2018, Rolls-Royce is introducing a brand-new 2018 model that promises to be bolder and better than ever before.
The new Phantom’s styling is an evolution of the prior generation’s retro-modern look. The surfaces are smoother and the panels are less overwrought. It works because Rolls-Royce took only the most obvious details from the baroque older model—the prominent, squared-off front end, the upright profile, the three-box window shape, the reverse-hinged rear “coach doors”—and worked them into a shape that is thoroughly modern. The Phantom’s exterior features are simplified, too. The radiator, now grille, stretches over the hood and front fascia like a taut skin of chrome. The exterior lights are full of detailing, but they will mostly be visible as solid LED signature outlines. The curved beltline returns, but it makes a more graceful arch toward the sedan’s tapered tail end. There are two body styles, a standard length and an extended-wheelbase version. The latter has about 8.3 inches over the former, all going to add rear passenger space.
Inside, there’s been a similar transformation; everything is far less old-world than before. There are still ample amounts of wood, metal, and glass, but they’re formed into contemporary curved shapes. An expanse of wood crosses the entire width of the dashboard and forms most of the center stack. The HVAC and radio controls are set within it. The upper area contains a full-LCD instrument panel and giant LCD infotainment system, and a mobile art gallery: Most of the right portion of the dashboard, set behind a single pane of glass, is a three-dimensional panel meant to showcase bespoke art commissioned at the factory. Rolls-Royce calls this area the “Gallery.”
Sitting under that elongated hood is a twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter 12-cylinder engine. Though this engine’s origins lie with the 6.6-liter V12 that’s in the lesser Ghost and Dawn models, Rolls-Royce put a significant amount of work into the new unit, and it shows. While power stays the same as the smaller variant at 563 horsepower, there’s 664 pound-feet of torque—an increase of 133. In keeping with the Phantom’s effortless nature, all of that power is available at just 1,700 RPM. Power is sent exclusively to the rear wheels via an 8-speed automatic. The wheels feature active anti-roll bars and dampers and an air suspension setup that uses cameras to prime the car to compensate for potholes and other road irregularities before reaching them. The rear wheels can turn up to 3 degrees to improve the car’s steering during low-speed maneuvers.
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the last word in luxury. Its customer care specialists are happy to help buyers customize every aspect of their Phantom to their hearts’ content—even down to color-matching the leather to a favorite flower. The 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom is more than worthy of the famed “Spirit of Ecstasy” figurine that sits proudly at its bow. Rolls-Royce is currently taking orders for and delivering the all-new 2018 Phantom.
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 420 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: heated rear · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 4 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.15
Engine
Alternator: 360 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: dual rear-hinged access · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Rolls-Royce Assist · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Remote CD changer location: in glove compartment · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 420 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: stainless steel · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 4 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.15
Engine
Alternator: 360 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: silver
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: audible warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.5 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.3
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Rolls-Royce Assist · Wifi: hotspot
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse