Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe to be introduced at Geneva
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Well, it is technically an "other BMW model"..... 
Looks kind of Batmanish, don't you think?
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Coup? at the 78th International Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday, 4 March 2008. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood in the summer of 2008. The car will be powered by the Phantom?s 6.75-litre V12, producing 453 bhp, 720 Nm of torque.
Here's the press release:
Phantom_Coupe_PR.pdf
And here are some photos:
Looks kind of Batmanish, don't you think?Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will unveil its new Phantom Coup? at the 78th International Geneva Motor Show on Tuesday, 4 March 2008. Production of the new car will start at Goodwood in the summer of 2008. The car will be powered by the Phantom?s 6.75-litre V12, producing 453 bhp, 720 Nm of torque.
Here's the press release:
Phantom_Coupe_PR.pdf
And here are some photos:
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Very nice pics! 
But i don't get the point why people buying a bulky, non-sporty (very powerful i know) COUPE, it has loss the inspiration of being a coupe.
(personal view)
But i don't get the point why people buying a bulky, non-sporty (very powerful i know) COUPE, it has loss the inspiration of being a coupe.
(personal view)
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Thanks for posting up the pics Rudy
I see they kept the "stars" headliner -- I thought that was just a show gimmic and wouldn't make it into production... taking this whole night vision thing to new levels
With regards to the boot/trunk, that part was clearly designed by an engineer with arms as long as legs!! -- how on earth are you meant to reach the far end of the boot with that lower flap in front of you?!... I feel sorry for poor old "James" the chauffeur/butler who has to carry in the luggage
I love the whole Rolls Royce thing -- they're totally excessive and not very practical, but unmistakable, elegant and luxurious. Its great to see some part of British motoring history being continued, and a part of it that you can be proud of. (My personal view!)
I see they kept the "stars" headliner -- I thought that was just a show gimmic and wouldn't make it into production... taking this whole night vision thing to new levels
With regards to the boot/trunk, that part was clearly designed by an engineer with arms as long as legs!! -- how on earth are you meant to reach the far end of the boot with that lower flap in front of you?!... I feel sorry for poor old "James" the chauffeur/butler who has to carry in the luggage
I love the whole Rolls Royce thing -- they're totally excessive and not very practical, but unmistakable, elegant and luxurious. Its great to see some part of British motoring history being continued, and a part of it that you can be proud of. (My personal view!)
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='532654' date='Feb 18 2008, 07:53 AM
With regards to the boot/trunk, that part was clearly designed by an engineer with arms as long as legs!! -- how on earth are you meant to reach the far end of the boot with that lower flap in front of you?!... I feel sorry for poor old "James" the chauffeur/butler who has to carry in the luggage
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Originally Posted by xBMWx' post='532654' date='Feb 18 2008, 04:53 AM
Thanks for posting up the pics Rudy
I see they kept the "stars" headliner -- I thought that was just a show gimmic and wouldn't make it into production... taking this whole night vision thing to new levels
I see they kept the "stars" headliner -- I thought that was just a show gimmic and wouldn't make it into production... taking this whole night vision thing to new levels
reminds me of the kat williams comedy when he starts saying be grateful if you have a chrysler 300 but stop saying that it looks like a phantom
just thought id mention it.
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Have to say BMW has done an absolutely stellar job with Rolls Royce. The new cars are just incredible.
...looks like a mustangs 
