• HOME
• 
• AUTO LISTINGS
• 
• FINANCE
• 
• NEWS
• 
• DIRECTORY
• 
• REVIEWS
• 
• FORUM
• 
• BLOG
• 

Rolls Royce Adds Options and Increases Price on Phantom

R-R Adds Additional Wood, Glass Sunroof, Sportier Wheels, and More

If old-world luxury is what you want, Rolls Royce is the company of choice. The luxury marques lavishly appointed Phantom sets new standards in chassis, suspension, and engine technology without leaving behind the desired classic appearance.

As one of the most expensive vehicles currently on the market, clients expect the best from the British manufacturer, and Rolls continues to delivery by broadening the options list on the Phantom.

Up front and in back, Rolls

Good news if youre in the ultra luxury market, one of the worlds best just got even better. (Photo: Rolls Royce)

Royce puts forth several high-end features, adding customization by offering an additional pallet of lavish materials to furnish the interior. Take for example the three spokes on the thin-rimmed steering wheel; they can be accented with wood for a mere $600. If a customer should so desire additional veneer on the dashboards lower surfaces,

The cockpit can be finished with a variety of supple woods, and six new interior color schemes. (Photo: Rolls Royce)

as well as on the ventilation console for the rear passengers, the cost has been set at $1,100. Customers can select from the highest grades of glossy Birds Eye Maple, Burr Walnut, Elm Cluster, Figured Mahogany or Oak Burr.

Near the top of the options list is a perforated leather headliner. At $1,700, it replaces the sumptuous standard wool/cashmere fabric. As a note, rival Bentley already offers a perforated leather roofliner as standard

Three new exterior colors are available; Silver Mono, Platinum Mono, and the stunning Arctic White. (Photo: Rolls Royce)

equipment on its Arnage T.

Also, for the first time buyers can fit their new Phantom with a tilt/slide sunroof. Its one of the most expensive additions on the list, topping the price chart at a whopping $3,300. Operated by overhead-mounted violin key buttons, it features tinted privacy glass with a retractable shutter. While the price tags on such items may drop jaws, its important to remember that without them, customers would need to order a custom-built Rolls, which could cost tens of thousands more.

Imelda Marcos is no doubt paying attention, as the Flying

Pricing has been upped an average of 1.8 percent. (Photo: Rolls Royce)

Ladys footwear can be upgraded to 21-inch alloy wheels, featuring a design which first appeared on the 100 EX Concept (see concept archives), wrapped in runflat WR-rated Goodyear 255/50 rubber up front and wider 285/45 performance tires in back. This wheel and tire package will set a Phantom buyer back $3000. Chromed wheel centers are an additional $600. The new wheel and tire package is a bit intriguing as the Phantoms standard-equipment wheels measure larger at 22 inches, plus feature a mechanism to ensure that the Rolls Royce badging at center will always remain upright when the car comes to a stop.

Page:  1

AUTOMOBILE REVIEWS BY MAKE

Acura  Audi   Bentley   BMW   Buick   Cadillac   Chevrolet   Chrysler   Daewoo   Dodge   Eagle   Ferrari   Ford   Geo   GMC   Honda   Hummer   Hyundai   Infiniti   Isuzu   Jaguar   Jeep   Kia   Lamborghini   Lexus   Lincoln   Lotus   Maserati   Mazda   Mercedes-Benz   Mercury   MINI   Mitsubishi   Nissan   Oldsmobile   Plymouth   Pontiac   Porsche   Saab   Saturn   Scion   Subaru   Suzuki   Toyota   Volkswagen   Volvo