Rolls-Royce · 1929–1935

Rolls-Royce Phantom II

The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the third and last of Rolls-Royce's 40/50 hp models, replacing the New Phantom in 1929. It used an improved version of the New Phantom engine in an all-new chassis. A "Continental" version, with a short wheelbase and stiffer springs, was offered.

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Predecessor: Rolls-Royce Phantom I · Successor: Rolls-Royce Phantom III

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Description

=== Drivetrain === The Phantom II used a refinement of the New Phantom's 7.7 L (7,668 cc or 467.9 cu in) pushrod-OHV straight-6 engine with a new crossflow cylinder head. Unlike on previous 40/50 hp models, the engine was bolted directly to the 4-speed manual transmission. Synchromesh was added on gears 3 and 4 in 1932 and on gear 2 in 1935. Power was transmitted to the rear wheels using an open driveshaft, a hypoid bevel final drive, and Hotchkiss drive, replacing the torque tube from a remotely mounted gearbox used on earlier 40/50 hp models. Chassis. The chassis of the Phantom II was completely new. The front axle was mounted on semi-elliptical leaf springs as on earlier 40/50 hp models, but the rear axle was now also mounted on semi-elliptical springs instead of cantilever springs. This, along with the drivetrain changes, allowed the frame to be lower than before, improving the handling. The 4-wheel servo-assisted brakes from the Phantom I were continued, and the Bijur centralized lubrication system from the Springfield-built Phantom I was included on all Phantom II chassis. The standard wheelbase of the Phantom II was 150 inches (3,800 mm). A 144 inches (3,700 mm) short-wheelbase chassis was also available. A total of 1,681 Phantom II chassis of all types were built. "Continental" model. Henry Royce had body designer Ivan Evernden design him a one-off short-wheelbase Phantom II. Designated 26EX, the car had a tuned engine, five-leaf springs that were stiffer than standard and a Barker four-seat lightweight close-coupled saloon body painted with an artificial pearl lacquer made from ground herring scales. The sales department initially showed no interest in 26EX but, when Evernden returned to the office from the 1930 Biarritz Grand Concours d'Elegance, where 26EX ha

Bodywork

== In popular culture == The Phantom II was featured in the films The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. When its specifications are quoted during the scene in the Kingdom of Hatay, the Sultan states that the Rolls-Royce Phantom II has a "4.3 litre, 30 horsepower, six cylinder engine, with Stromberg downdraft carburetor; can go from zero to 100 kilometers an hour in 12.5 seconds (and I even like the color)." However, the car used in the film was actually a Rolls-Royce Barker Saloon, with 20/25 hp. It is also the star of the 1964 film The Yellow Rolls-Royce where its engine specifications are given as the engine having a bore of 4.5" and stroke of 5.5", which would equate to 525 cubic inches.

Pocher Model Kits

Pocher models are recognised as some of the most complex and detailed automobile kits ever made, and they released 2 1/8th scale museum level model kits of the Phantom II: Pocher Rolls-Royce Phantom II Sedanca Coupe 1932 1:8 K72 Tyco Kit K 72 Pocher Rolls-Royce Torpedo Phantom II Convertible with 2,905 parts

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Specifications

name

Rolls-Royce Phantom II

Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce Ltd

Production

1929–1935, 1,681 produced 1,400 "regular" cars 281 Continentals 9 experimental cars

Predecessor

Phantom I

Successor

Phantom III

Class

Luxury car

Engine

7668 cc I6

Transmission

4-speed manual

Wheelbase

144 in (3658 mm), 150 in (3810 mm)

Assembly

United Kingdom: Derby, England

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US EPA fuel-economy records

US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).

Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1586972CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Phantom_IICC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1376263812 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:D%C3%BClmen,_Rolls-Royce_Phantom_II_--_2024_--_5829.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Dietmar Rabich · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.comLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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