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Rolls-Royce Phantom 8 Sedan (2017)

89% Neofiliac89% External
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Product Overview

Rolls-Royce Phantom 8 is a flagship full-size luxury sedan in production from 2017. It is available with a single BMW N74B68 bi-turbocharged V12 engine that displaced 6.75 liters paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Undoubtedly, the most exciting thing about the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII is limitless customization that rich owners can choose for their bespoke car. Unlike the 7 Series, which shares with the Phantom the same platform and drivetrain (although with a smaller displacement), the Phantom prioritizes luxury rather than performance.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 89% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Limitless luxury customizations
  • Imposing stance
  • Technically advanced engine
  • Extreme comfort
Cons
  • Not for the driver
  • Too conspicuous

What external reviewers found***

External score 89% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fantastic ride quality
  • Impressive handling
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Sleek interior
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • No paddle shifters
  • Expensive for what you get
  • Nothing in particular
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Specifications

Standard WheelbaseExtended Wheelbase

Capacity

Cargo Capacity548 L / 19.4 cu-ft
Passengers4

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Turning Circle13.8 m / 45.2 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height1646 mm / 64.8 in1656 mm / 65.2 in
Size | Length5762 mm / 226.9 in5982 mm / 235.5 in
Size | Width2018 mm / 79.4 in
Weight2560.0 kg / 5643.8 lbs2610.0 kg / 5754.1 lbs
Wheelbase3552 mm / 139.8 in3772 mm / 148.5 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.3 sec5.4 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.0 sec5.1 sec
CO2 Emission318 g/km319 g/km
Fuel Economy13.9 L/100km / 16.9 MPG (combined) | 21.3 L/100km / 11.0 MPG (urban) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
Engine | Compression Ratio10.0:1
Engine | Displacement6.7 L / 411.9 cu-in / 6749.0 cc
Engine | Power571.0 hp / 425.8 kW @ 5000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output84.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque900 Nm / 663.8 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm
Engine | TypeBi-turbocharged direct-injected petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2017
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External Reviews

autocar[1]

Reviewer score 85%
Reviewers from autocar have found the following***:
This car debuts a fresh, more torsionally rigid all-aluminium spaceframe platform. From it are hung air springs with adaptive dampers and active anti-roll bars. There’s also four-wheel steering, which in this instance is less about realising the last word in agility than it is making this 5.76 metre-long car tolerably manoeuvrable on tighter roads.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous all-aluminium chassis
  • Fantastic ride quality
  • Impressive handling
Cons
  • Nothing in particular

autoexpress[2]

Reviewer score 88%
Reviewers from autoexpress have found the following***:
The Rolls-Royce Phantom has a price tag that means it costs more than the average house for sale in the UK. It's expensive by anybody's estimation, but buyers that can afford it get to experience an interior that's one of the most luxurious places of all to spend time anywhere. With prices starting in excess of £300,000, it really is a car in a field of one.
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Pros
  • Gorgeous interior
  • Powerful V12 engine
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Expensive for what you get

carmagazine[3]

Reviewer score 95%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
The new 6.75-litre motor is based on the Ghost's V12 but extensively fettled. Unlike the old naturally aspirated Phantom, the new V12 uses turbochargers to boost low-end torque, and make performance even more effortless. The engine punches with silken smoothness – it's never jerky – and response is instant. It's also incredibly quiet, as eerily silent as an electric motor.
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Pros
  • Powerful V12 engine
  • Sleek interior
  • Excellent ride quality
Cons
  • No paddle shifters

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References

  1. ^ Rolls-Royce Phantom 2018 UK review. [autocar]. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/rolls-royce/phantom/first-drives/rolls-royce-phantom-2018-uk-review. 2018-03-20. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
  2. ^ Rolls-Royce Phantom review. [autoexpress]. https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/rolls-royce/phantom. 2019-05-03. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
  3. ^ Rolls-Royce Phantom (2017) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/rolls-royce/rolls-royce-phantom-2017-review/. 2017-10-11. Retrieved 2022-07-05.

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