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Overview

If the Mercedes-Benz S-class is the automotive equivalent to a first-class flight, the 2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom is a luxury private jet with an on-board masseuse and a Michelin-starred chef. Its imposing design blends classic Rolls-Royce cues with more modern elements to create stately curb appeal that’s second to none. The cabin—especially that of the extended wheelbase model—is exceptionally spacious and extraordinarily comfortable. The finest leathers, woods, metals, and fabrics are carefully chosen to deliver a palatial ambiance. Of course, interior trimmings, options, and exterior colors are customizable, but those personalization options will add significant cost to the Phantom’s nearly half-million starting price. Then again, if you want something special in your Rolls and cost is no obstacle, the company will be more than happy to accommodate your wishes.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

An interior tailored for kings can be adorned with a custom-artwork dash. Acres of wood, real metal accents, and vast expanses of supple leather cover nearly every square inch of the cabin. Rolls-Royce offers both a standard- and long-wheelbase version of the Phantom, the latter stretched by 8.6 inches, much of which is results as additional rear-seat legroom. Rear-hinged coach doors open to allow graceful and dramatic arrivals and departures. Rear seat passengers can be treated to a myriad of luxuries such as deep-pile carpeted floor mats, power-adjustable seats with massage, a refrigerated console compartment, and remote controls for the car’s infotainment system.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) almost certainly will never perform crash testing on the Phantom due to its low sales numbers and sky-high price tag. Its dizzying array of optional tech includes night vision and a distinct laser-light system, but Rolls-Royce also offers more conventional driver-assistance features such as forward collision and lane-departure warning as standard. Key safety features include:

• Standard forward collision warning
• Standard lane-departure warning
• Available adaptive cruise control with night vision

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Like the Cullinan SUV and the Dawn convertible, the Phantom comes with Rolls-Royce’s four-year/unlimited mile warranty and maintenance package as standard.

• Limited warranty covers 4 years or unlimited miles
• Powertrain warranty covers 4 years or unlimited miles
• Complimentary maintenance is covered for 4 years or unlimited miles

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4- or 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

ESTIMATED BASE PRICES: Phantom, $450,000;
Phantom EWB, $500,000

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 48-valve V-12, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 412 cu in, 6749 ccPower: 563 hp @ 5000 rpmTorque: 664 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS:Wheelbase: 139.8-148.5 inLength: 227.2-235.8 inWidth: 79.4 in Height: 64.8-65.2 inTrunk volume: 19 cu ftCurb weight (C/D est): 5650-5750 lb

PERFORMANCE (C/D EST):
Zero to 60 mph: 4.5-4.6 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.5-9.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.8-12.9 sec
Top speed: 155 mph

EPA FUEL ECONOMY:
Combined/city/highway: 14/12/19 mpg