2018 Rolls Royce Phantom VIII Review

Intro
Going for the 2018 Rolls Royce Phantom VIII is a very expensive desire. However, considering the kind of drive it offers the price tag seems to be justified. You’ll notice a supremely quiet drive, impressive curbside presence, an artfully crafted interior, and unparalleled demeanor. Let’s get to know about this luxury vehicle in more depth.
Exterior
The 2018 Rolls Royce Phantom VIII happens to be the first vehicle that sat on the company’s new aluminum spaceframe platform. The platform is officially called the Architecture of Luxury. Take note that the platform will now underpin the company’s future models as well. Looking at the exterior you’ll also notice more curves. There’s also a radiator grille. It has been integrated into the vehicle’s front. It also features two-tone paint finishes. They add to the overall awe this luxurious mode of transformation is able to exude.
Interior
The interior of the 2018 Rolls Royce Phantom VIII is all about giving a memorable feel to the driver. As soon as you sit behind the steering wheel, you’ll be enveloped in comfort. The seats are adjustable and offer a range of massages. You’ll also notice a refrigerator mounted in the vehicle’s center console. A clip-in decanter is also present. There’s a traditional feel to the interior cabin. The vehicle makes use of a lot of wood and leather. Old-fashioned rotary heating controls are also present instead of there being digital displays.
There’s a traditional feel to the interior cabin. The vehicle makes use of a lot of wood and leather. Old-fashioned rotary heating controls are also present instead of there being digital displays.
The infotainment system is a thinner version of BMW’s iDrive system. It can be controlled through a turn-and-click controller. The absence of a touchscreen means there won’t be any smears to worry about. You should know that the control center and infotainment system are behind a glass.
Features
The 2018 Rolls Royce Phantom VIII gives you the opportunity to install commissioned art in the vehicle’s dashboard. You can also choose from a ton of exterior colors. The HDMI and USB ports are hidden beneath a slide-down cover. Furthermore, the rest of the features include automatic windows, braking system, and parking. Adjustable seats offer various massages. An LCD, which is centrally-mounted, displays all a ton of drive-related information.
Specifics / Performance |
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BASE PRICE | $450,000 MSRP |
VEHICLE LAYOUT | front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4- or 5-passenger, 4-door sedan |
ENGINE | twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 48-valve V-12 |
HORSEPOWER | 563 hp |
TORQUE | 664 lb-ft |
TOP SPEED | 155 mph |
TRANSMISSION | 8-speed automatic |
DISPLACEMENT | 402 cu in, 6592 cc |
0-60 MPH | 4.5 sec |
ON SALE IN U.S. | Q1 2018 (est) |
(Source: CarandDriver)