Rolls-Royce · 2008–2016
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé is a luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars that debuted at the 2008 Geneva International Motor Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on 6 March 2008. The platform is based on the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and has styling heavily derived from the Rolls-Royce 100EX, a concept car unveiled to celebrate the company's centennial in 2004. Its interior includes leather and wood veneer. There is a button to close the "coach doors" (suicide doors). The Phantom Coupe has the same 6.75-litre (412 cu in) V12 as found in the other Phantom models, developing 338 kW (453 bhp; 460 PS) of power and 720 N⋅m (530 lb⋅ft) of torque. It is the first Rolls-Royce coupe in 22 years. It featured pillarless body construction making it a true 2-door hardtop, much like the popular hardtops from the United States in the 1960s.
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Predecessor: Rolls-Royce Corniche
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Specification
The Phantom Coupé has nearly 542 N⋅m (400 lb⋅ft) of torque, or 75 percent, available at 1,000 rpm—and has segment-leading fuel economy thanks to technology such as direct injection and variable valve and camshaft control. The car features reverse-opening power-closing doors, adaptive suspension with automatic four-corner levelling, 21-inch alloy wheels, a 15-speaker 420 watt sound system with navigation, and a handcrafted interior with flawless leather trim and a choice of wood veneers. The "picnic" boot provides a seating platform for two and offers easy access to the luggage compartment. Optional equipment includes front and rear parking cameras and a wide array of paint colours and interior trim material choices. A unique option is a full-length "starlight" headliner, which incorporates hundreds of tiny fibre optics to give the impression of a star-filled night sky.
Performance
The Phantom Coupé is capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) in 5.8 seconds and has a limited top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h), with a fuel consumption in combined cycle (ECE+EUDC) of 16 L/100 km (18 mpg‑imp; 15 mpg‑US) while producing 377 g/km of CO2.
Reception
The Phantom Coupé has received mostly positive reviews from critics. The British television show Top Gear rated the car 9/10 for performance, 10/10 for quality, 9/10 for design, but criticised its high cost.
Sweptail
The Rolls-Royce Sweptail was a one-off custom Phantom Coupé sold in 2017 for $12.8 million after a 4-year build making it the most expensive new car ever sold at the contemporary period.
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Specifications
- name
- Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé
- Manufacturer
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW)
- Production
- 2008–2016
- Assembly
- United Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)
- Class
- Full-size luxury car (F), Grand Tourer (S)
- Body style
- 2-door coupé
- Related
- Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead
- Layout
- FR layout
- Engine
- 6.75 L V12
- Transmission
- 6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
- Wheelbase
- 3320 mm
- Length
- 5609 mm
- Width
- 1987 mm
- Height
- 1592 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2590 kg
- Successor
- Rolls-Royce Wraith
- sp
- uk
- Designer
- Ian Cameron
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US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6.7 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 638 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 6.7 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 638 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 6.7 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 638 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 6.7 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 638 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 6.7 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 14 | 637 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 6.7 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 635 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).
Sources
- Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2416119CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Phantom_Coup%C3%A9CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1361479015 · retrieved 2026-10-01
- Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rolls-Royce_Phantom-Coup%C3%A9_Front-view.JPGPublic domain · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Luc106 assumed (based on copyright claims). · 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.