2008 Rolls-Royce unveiled Phontom Coupe
Monday, March 17th, 2008ROLLS-Royce unveiled its new Phantom Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood mid-year.
The Coupe is the most driver-oriented model in the Phantom line. A number of subtle but significant modifications have made it noticeably more dynamic, while still offering incredible levels of comfort.
Marrying cutting-edge technology with a beautifully proportione, muscular body that exudes power and style, it incorporates Rolls-Royce design cues in a contemporary manner. Designed to cover great distances effortlessly, the Coupe is powered by the Phantom’s 6.75 litre V12 that produces about 350kW and 720Nm of torque.
The Phantom Coupe features back-hinged coach doors that considerably ease access to the back lounge seats as well as add to the overall aesthetics. At the core of the Phantom Coupe is an advanced aluminum chassis, perhaps the single most significant component in the delivering the marque’s legendary refinement, Lightweight and exceptionally strong, it impacts positively on ride comfort, handling and safety. Handmade, it requires more than 130m of welding to create each body. (more…)