The 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Base is a Rear-wheel drive Coupe. It can accommodate up to 4 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve engine which outputs 453 hp @ 5350 rpm and is paired with 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode gearbox. The 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Base has cargo capacity of 297 Liters and the vehicle weighs 2670 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger-side front airbag. The front suspension is Independent front suspension while the rear suspension is Independent rear suspension. The car also features a It has 21'' alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 495 N.m of torque and a top speed of 282 km/h. The 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 6.4 seconds and hits quarter mile at 14.5 seconds. Fuel consumption is 18.1 L/100km in the city and 11.4 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 440,000
| Name | Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $ 440,000 | |
| Body | Coupe | |
| Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Engine | 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve | |
| Power | 453 hp @ 5350 rpm | |
| Number of Seats | 4 Seats | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode | |
| Cargo Space | 297.0 L | |
| Maximum Cargo Space | 297.0 L | |
| Wheel Type | 21'' alloy wheels | |
| Series | Phantom Coupe | |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | |
| Horsepower | 453 HP | |
| Torque | 495 N.m | |
| Top Speed | 282 km/h | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 6.4 s | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) | |
| Fuel Consumption (City) | 18.1 L/100km | |
| Fuel Consumption (Highway) | 11.4 L/100km | |
| Gear Type | auto | |
| Weight | 2,590 KG | |
| Brand | Rolls-Royce | |
| Model | Phantom | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) | 14.5 s | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed | 158.9 km/h | |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) | 24.0 s | |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed | 178.9 km/h | |
| Modifications (MODS) | ||
| Modifications Cost | $ 0 |
| Used Condition | Trade In Price | Private Party Price | Dealer Retail Price |
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The 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom may not be the fleetest or best-handling luxury sedan, but its presence and panache are second to none.

If you're in the market for an ultra-premium luxury sedan, you probably don't care that you could buy four nicely equipped BMW 750i sedans for the price of one V12-powered 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Value isn't a concern in this rarefied segment; rather, buyers want exclusivity and opulence, and they're willing to pay for it in a very big way. The only serious alternative to the Rolls is over at your local Maybach dealer, and if you ask us, those Maybachs look a bit too much like the relatively pedestrian Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Combining a uniquely imposing look and presence with the sumptuous interior appointments you'd expect, the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is truly like nothing else on the road.

Thanks to the stewardship of parent company BMW, the Phantom is outfitted with the expected allotment of current technology, including an iDrive-like control interface. But it's the little things that set the Rolls-Royce apart. The Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament lowers neatly into the imposing chrome grille when the car is locked, saving it from being ripped off by ne'er-do-wells, a fate that has befallen so many of Mercedes' three-pointed stars over the years. The "RR" logos on the wheel hubs stay stationary while the rest of the wheel spins. The power-closing rear doors not only open rearward (Rolls prefers "coach doors" to the more common "suicide" moniker); they also carry Teflon-coated umbrellas. Options include cabin curtains and a trunk-mounted wine cooler and a humidor, as well as a "Starlight Headliner" that utilizes fiber-optic lights to create the illusion of twinkling stars. Hey, if you're already spending in the neighborhood of $ 400,000 on a car, we'd say another $ 7,200 for twinkling stars is money well spent.

Even the base Phantom boasts cavernous rear quarters, but there's also an extended-wheelbase ("EWB") model that adds 10 inches of rear-seat legroom. Note that it costs roughly $ 50,000 more than the "regular" Phantom, or five grand per additional inch. We'd rather have the base Phantom and a new Porsche Boxster, but there we go again, worrying about value. Many Rolls-Royce buyers will probably ante up for the EWB just so they can specify the optional partition, which is trimmed in leather and features an analog clock.

Unlike past Rolls-Royce motor cars, the Phantom has the modern electronics and design to match its snooty image. BMW has contributed the requisite engineering might while wisely making sure that the Phantom is instantly recognizable as a Rolls-Royce. The Bentley Arnage is a few decades behind in the technological arena, and the Maybach looks relatively ordinary next to the stately Rolls. For the most distinctive luxury sedan on the planet, with beauty that's more than skin deep, look no further than the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom.

The 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is a five-seat ultraluxury sedan available in regular and extended-wheelbase (EWB) models. Most expected luxury features come standard, as well as 21-inch cast aluminum wheels, an adjustable air suspension, bi-xenon headlights, LED running lights and door handles, power-closing rear coach doors, a power-closing trunk lid, soft-close power front doors, leather headliner with wool and cashmere accent panels, front and rear parking assist, a sunroof, multizone climate control, heated front and rear seats, driver's memory functions, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel and veneered picnic tables in the front seatbacks. Bluetooth, keyless ignition/entry, a navigation system, voice controls, Rolls-Royce Assist telematics and a multitask controller with hideaway LCD screen are also standard. The audio system is a 15-speaker Lexicon Logic 7 surround-sound audio system with an in-dash single-CD player, a glovebox-mounted six-CD changer, an auxiliary audio jack and satellite radio with a lifetime subscription. The Phantom EWB increases rear passenger leg space and adds rear climate control, reversible footrests and a rear-seat entertainment system with a six-DVD changer.

For an additional fee, Rolls will paint the Phantom and tan its leather in any color you wish. There are also numerous standard leather and wood trim options. Other optional features include two different wheel designs, visible exhaust tips, an expanded trunk, a front and rear camera system, multi-adjustable power rear captain's chairs, a rear center console, a chilled box for the rear seats, a drinks cabinet, fiber-optic "Starlight Headliner" ceiling lights, rear curtains and a DVD-changer rear seat entertainment system with dual 12-inch monitors. Additional by-request-only items include customized monogram leather stitching, a trunk-mounted wine cooler or safe, a humidor, a dash-mounted Conway Stewart pen set and a cabin partition for the EWB model.

The Phantom is powered by a 6.7-liter V12 making 453 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is the lone transmission. The base Phantom accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds, while the larger EWB is a few ticks slower. Top speed is limited to 149 mph. EPA fuel economy estimates check in at 11 mpg city/18 mpg highway and 14 mpg combined.

The 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom comes equipped with run-flat tires, antilock brakes, traction control and stability control. Side airbags for front occupants and full-length side curtain airbags are also standard, along with active front head restraints.

The large three-spoke steering wheel and decent weighting inspire confidence at reasonable speeds, but don't expect the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom to handle like a sport sedan, Germanic DNA notwithstanding. Of course, this is a 5,600-pound luxury sedan we're talking about here, so handling isn't high on the list of priorities. More important is ride quality, and the Phantom's is exemplary -- you could probably drive through a minefield and not disrupt the rear passenger's power nap. The 6.7-liter V12 delivers smooth and nearly silent power at any speed, and the transmission changes gears imperceptibly. There is some wind noise around the A-pillars at highway speeds (a consequence of the Phantom's tall roof line), but it's likely apparent only because road and engine noise are virtually absent.

Believe it or not, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has a pretty nice interior. Almost every surface is adorned in beautifully crafted veneer, shiny chrome, soft cashmere or the sumptuous hides of between 15 and 18 Bavarian cattle. The dashboard has so much wood on it that you might mistake it for a clothes bureau. For those who will actually drive their Rolls-Royce, or at least for their chauffeur Willoughby, the instrument panel design is clean and attractive, with classic gauges and simple audio and climate controls. The climate controls are mounted too low on the dash, however, and some may lament that they are not of the typical automatic variety, consisting instead of thumb wheels that rotate from cold to hot.

More complex functions like the DVD navigation system are managed by an interface similar to BMW's iDrive system. Its trademark mouselike controller hides inside the center console when not needed, while the LCD screen disappears behind a stylish analog clock. The rear seat provides copious room, especially in the extended-wheelbase model. The prominent C-pillars conceal the Phantom's rear passengers, while the rear-hinged coach doors ensure that their egress will be elegant.


















| Engine | Standard in Trim | Power | Torque | Fuel Consumption - City | Fuel Consumption - Highway | 0-100 km/h | Quarter Mile | Half Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve | Base | 453 hp @ 5350 rpm | 495 N.m | 18.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km | 6.2 s | 14.3 s | 23.7 s |
| 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve | Base | 453 hp @ 5350 rpm | 495 N.m | 18.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km | 6.4 s | 14.5 s | 24.0 s |
| 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve | Base | 453 hp @ 5350 rpm | 495 N.m | 18.7 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km | 6.5 s | 14.5 s | 24.1 s |
| 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve | EWB | 453 hp @ 5350 rpm | 495 N.m | 18.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km | 6.2 s | 14.3 s | 23.7 s |
| 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve | Base | 453 hp @ 5350 rpm | 495 N.m | 18.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km | 6.4 s | 14.5 s | 24.0 s |
| 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve | Base | 453 hp @ 5350 rpm | 495 N.m | 18.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km | 6.5 s | 14.5 s | 24.1 s |
| 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve | Base | 453 hp @ 5350 rpm | 495 N.m | 23.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km | 6.7 s | 14.5 s | 24.1 s |
| AM/FM stereo radio | AM/FM stereo radio with auxiliary input jack |
|---|---|
| Air Conditionning | Dual-zone automatic climate control |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Front Wipers | Rain-sensing variable intermittent windshield wipers |
| Garage Door Opener | Universal garage-door opener |
| Multi-CD Changer | Glovebox-mounted 6-CD changer |
| Navigation System | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 15 speakers including 2 subwoofers |
| Power Door Locks | Yes |
| Power Windows | Power windows with one-touch up/down feature |
| Premium Sound System | Harman/Kardon LOGIC7 7.1 surround sound system |
| Rear Air Conditionning | Rear-seat automatic climate control |
| Remote Audio Controls | Steering wheel-mounted audio controls |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Single CD | CD player |
| Special Feature | IPod integration |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with position memory feature |
| Voice Recognition System | Yes |
| Cargo Capacity | 297 L |
|---|---|
| Curb Weight | 2670 kg |
| Front Headroom | 981 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 3050 kg |
| Height | 1592 mm |
| Length | 5609 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 942 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3320 mm |
| Width | 1987 mm |
| Exterior Decoration | Brushed stainless steel hood |
|---|---|
| Grille | Chrome grille |
| Power Exterior Mirrors | Power-adjustable outside mirrors |
| Clock | Analog clock |
|---|---|
| Door Trim | Leather door trim |
| Driver Info Center | Driver information center |
| Front Seats Front Seat Type | Bucket front seats |
| Front Seats Heated | Front and rear heated seats |
| Headliner | Starlight leather headliner |
| Instrumentation Type | Analog instrumentation |
| Luxury Dashboard Trim | Wood interior trim |
| Rear Seat Type | Rear bench seat |
| Seat Trim | Leather seats |
| Special Feature | Reat-seat picnic tables |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Leather-wrapped steering wheel |
| Tachometer | Yes |
| Trip Computer | Yes |
| Drive Train | Rear-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Engine Name | 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve |
| Stability Control | Yes |
| Traction Control | Yes |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode |
| Body | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine | 6.7L V12 DOHC 48-valve |
| Fuel Consumption | 18.1 (Automatic City)11.4 (Automatic Highway) |
| Power | 453 hp @ 5350 rpm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic transmission with manual mode |
| Warranties | Bumper-to-BumperUnlimited/km, 48/Months PowertrainUnlimited/km, 48/Months Roadside AssistanceUnlimited/km, 48/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 48/Months |
| Anti-Lock Brakes | Anti-lock brakes |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | 4-wheel disc |
| Driver Airbag | Driver-side front airbag |
| Passenger Airbag | Passenger-side front airbag |
| Rear Airbag | Rear side airbags |
| Roof Side Curtain | Side-curtain airbags |
| Side Airbag | Front side airbags |
| Front Suspension | Independent front suspension |
|---|---|
| Front Tires | 255/50R21 |
| Power Steering | Speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Yes |
| Rear Suspension | Independent rear suspension |
| Rear Tires | 285/45R21 run-flat rear tires |
| Special feature | Air-adjustable suspension |
| Turning Circle | 13.1-meter turning circle diameter |
| Wheel Type | 21'' alloy wheels |
For 2008, Rolls-Royce has added a significant new model to its range of Phantom sedans and limousines. This one is the first convertible to be built from the ground up since BMW took over Rolls-Royce and built a brand new factory in Goodwood, England, to build them. It's also the first Rolls-Royce convertible in history […]
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