The car's massive power is matched only by the sheer amount of gadgets and the mind-numbing volume of technology on board the vessel. I couldn't begin enumerating the elephant-trunk-length grocery list of tech wizardry without asking you to pack your luggage for a weekend which, incidentally, would fit in this convertible...
Chief among the goodies is the iDrive system with an enormous 10.3-inch floating hi-res LCD screen. Once you've mastered its rotary knob and the straightforward controls surrounding it, everything can be manipulated on this screen be it the navigation system, satellite radio or a multitude of other features.
The same goes for safety equipment. For brakes alone, there are seven systems tied into them including brake pre-drying (when it pours outside) and brake fade compensation. Crazy.
So, am I saying that this is the best convertible in the world? Well, I've not driven an RR Phantom Drophead like someone else on our team, but I'd be willing to state that this is one of the most complete user-friendly drop-tops around. And, in comparison to the RR, it's dirt cheap!
Base price for the car is $120,000. And as tested, with a dynamic handling package, technology package, and executive package, that price tag creeps up close to $135,000. Like I said, chump change. OK, so it's pricier than the Pony cars... Win some, lose some.
The beauty of this car is that it can be as relaxing to drive as a 7-Series -- with the top down thank you very much -- or as exhilarating to pilot as any high-powered Grand Tourer. I love it.
Chief among the goodies is the iDrive system with an enormous 10.3-inch floating hi-res LCD screen. Once you've mastered its rotary knob and the straightforward controls surrounding it, everything can be manipulated on this screen be it the navigation system, satellite radio or a multitude of other features.
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| And as tested, with a dynamic handling package, technology package, and executive package, that price tag creeps up close to $135,000. (Photo: Sébastien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
The same goes for safety equipment. For brakes alone, there are seven systems tied into them including brake pre-drying (when it pours outside) and brake fade compensation. Crazy.
So, am I saying that this is the best convertible in the world? Well, I've not driven an RR Phantom Drophead like someone else on our team, but I'd be willing to state that this is one of the most complete user-friendly drop-tops around. And, in comparison to the RR, it's dirt cheap!
Base price for the car is $120,000. And as tested, with a dynamic handling package, technology package, and executive package, that price tag creeps up close to $135,000. Like I said, chump change. OK, so it's pricier than the Pony cars... Win some, lose some.
The beauty of this car is that it can be as relaxing to drive as a 7-Series -- with the top down thank you very much -- or as exhilarating to pilot as any high-powered Grand Tourer. I love it.
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