The anatomy of the Rolls-Royce Phantom

Peter Imbong

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The flagship model of the famed British luxury automobile brand is in the Philippines – in style

THE ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM. With its oversized front grille, boxy front clip and iconic Spirit of Ecstacy hood ornament, the Phantom is an imposing piece of machinery that demands attention. All photos courtesy of Vault Magazine

MANILA, Philippines – Rolls-Royce is one of the most iconic and luxurious car manufacturers in the world. It has long been associated with prestige, power and perfection. No other model of the famed 109-year-old British brand best encapsulates these than the sleek Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Imposing exterior, sleek interior

With its oversized front grille, boxy front clip and the iconic Spirit of Ecstacy hood ornament, the Phantom is an imposing piece of machinery that demands attention. When you get too close, it pushes you away in awe. Whether parked in a hotel ballroom or cruising along the street, the effect is the same.

THE DETAILS. Sleek and shiny wood veneers and quality leather adorn the interior

The interior of the Phantom, according to an official press release, is made of 450 individually-cut and fitted leather pieces. The leatherwork takes over two weeks to complete, with 9 hides required to completely cover a single Phantom. Lining the dashboard and the doors are glossy wood veneers that reflect every point of light within the vehicle.

The beauty of a Rolls-Royce, says Willy Tee Ten, president of British Bespoke Automobiles, is that each vehicle is customized according the customer’s preferences. Nothing is left to chance. Aside from 44,000 individual exterior paint colors to choose from, clients also have to option the choose among 11 varieties of wood veneer which includes 20,000 combinations.

The little things 

ENTER LUXURY. The reverse-hinged doors welcome you to a spacious vehicle

In the reverse-hinged doors hide pop-out umbrellas so that even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, you can still drive and step out of the car in style. On the dashboard lies an 8.8-inch screen that shows the driver real-time view from front, rear and side cameras.

Tucked in-between the two passenger seats at the rear is a mini-fridge to hide and cool your bottle of wine or champagne. If the client prefers, 12-inch flat screen TVs can also be folded into the back of the front seats for some mobile entertainment.

UNDER THE HOOD. All this luxury is powered by a direct-injection V12 engine

Under the hood, a direct-injection V12 engine, when partnered with the new 8-speed gearbox, “offers a greater choice of gears and reduced CO2 emissions with better fuel consumption.”

What’s the cost for this much luxury? All in all, says Willy Tee Ten, a Rolls-Royce Phantom can cost P26 million upwards depending, of course, on the demands of the client. – Rappler.com

 

Peter Imbong


Peter Imbong is a freelance writer, sometimes a stylist and on some strange nights, a host. After starting his career in a business magazine, he now writes about lifestyle, entertainment, fashion and profiles of different personalities. Check out his blog, Peter Tries to Write.


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