2008 Geneva Auto Show

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe

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By David Thomas
2008 Geneva Auto Show Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe

Rolls- Royce introduced its latest Phantom Drophead Coupe — aka convertible — to rave reviews from the automotive elite last year. The big, brutish, brush-steel-finished coach led to big sales for Rolls-Royce. So what does the British carmaker do to follow it up? Meet the Rolls- Royce Phantom Coupe.


This is the "sporty" version of the Phantom. The company promises this is "the most driver- oriented model in the Phantom line." It's shorter, has a stiffer body and still has a huge V-12 engine with 531 pounds-feet of torque under the bonnet.


Full specs haven't been released yet, but highlights include rear-opening doors, which the company says strengthen the body. A picnic boot around back flips down so you don't get your trousers soiled when picnicking. And topping off the ultra-luxurious cabin is a headliner pinpointed with dozens of LEDs to create a star-filled night sky. We're not sure if that feature is standard or optional. We also don't know how much the Coupe will cost, but expect it to hover around $400,000.


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