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Rolls-Royce to Debut Long-Wheelbase Phantom at Frankfurt Show

Two Additional Bespoke Phantoms to Accompany LWB Model in Frankfurt

While news of Rolls-Royces long-wheelbase (LWB) Phantom was only of passing interest to most consumers when news of it surfaced in Geneva earlier this year, mostly for the novelty value of its intimidating styling, hedonistic excess and outrageous 323,700 euro ($405,000+ USD) sticker price, there will be some current Phantom owners intrigued by the prospect of enhanced legroom when the new XXXL model launches at this months IAA show in Frankfurt.

Altogether, 250 mm (9.8-inch) has been added to the already accommodating
Altogether, 250 mm (9.8-inch) has been added to the already accommodating rear passenger compartment, allowing well-heeled customers the opportunity to enhance their Phantoms with additional bespoke equipment. (Rolls-Royce Motor Cars)
rear passenger compartment, allowing well-heeled customers the opportunity to enhance their Phantoms with additional bespoke equipment.

Phantom LWB customers will be able to relate to soccer moms the world over it will be available with a rear seat DVD infotainment system, although Rolls-Royce customers will have the luxury of actually enjoying either of its
The Phantom LWB can include a DVD infotainment system, plus a beverage cooler and cigar humidor. (Photo: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars)
six-inch monitors fixed to the back of each front headrest. Other available conveniences include a beverage cooler as well as a cigar humidor.

Along with the Phantom LWB, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will spice up its show stand with two additional Bespoke Phantoms featuring a variety of new temptations. The first is an all-black regular wheelbase Phantom featuring Jasmine-colored coach-lines, plus some customized additions inside such as Black Tulip wood veneer incorporating Mother of Pearl inlay, plus black carpets and Jasmine leather seats to mirror the outside color scheme. Blue chrome accents were added to give the car even greater uniqueness. A cooler has also
Entrance into the long-wheelbase class costs nearly a third of a million euros in Europe. (Photo: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars)
been fitted, below the lounge-style rear seat.
The second Phantom show stopper is specified for business use. It includes a rear telephone plus laptop power points, plus a theater package which integrates two individual, fully adjustable seats, divided by a center console that houses a cooler and crystal glass set.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom LWB costs nearly a third of a million euros in Europe, it will set Middle Eastern and APAC region buyers back 385,000 euros ($480,000+ USD) when it debuts there, the first market to receive shipments in early fall. Asian Pacific deliveries will follow toward year end with no word as to when or even if North American dealers will receive their allotment. Rolls-Royce rival Bentley chose not to sell its long-wheelbase Arnage in North America, a decision that may be adopted by Goodwood, England-based Rolls-Royce.
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