For a vehicle equipped with a whopping great 6.75L V12 that produces 453hp and 531 lb-ft of torque coupled with a 6-speed auto transmission, it literally floats down the road. There were times I felt like the engine wasn't even on it was so quiet. Add to that the fact that the suspension adjusts itself every few seconds to accommodate road conditions, and will even change depending on where the rear passenger sits, and you truly do feel like you're riding on the most expensive cloud in the world. It all works together to keep the ride ultra smooth and oh-so spectacular.
For all the power under the hood, I never felt like I wanted to mash my foot into the throttle. Though I could have made a 0-100km jump in just 5.8 seconds despite the Phantom's near 6,000lb weight. I was quite content to cruise in the Drophead Coupé, and it was just as comfortable to take me along for the ride. Even after the usually tempting Sport button was pointed out to me, I had no desire to press it.
Precise handling thanks to the speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering; just over 14” of ventilated disk brakes on each wheel; an adjustable ride height (that can raise the car by an inch should you encounter a steep incline or dodgy road surface); power sent solely to the rear wheels; and all the respect you could ever hope to command on the road: I was in pure automotive heaven.
Pulling up to the new dealer to bring the Phantom back was bittersweet. My time behind the wheel of a legendary, prestigious marque had ended, and yet the new dealer reminded me that I'll surely catch glimpses of these regal rides in the coming months all over the city. And that alone brought a smile to my face.
For all the power under the hood, I never felt like I wanted to mash my foot into the throttle. Though I could have made a 0-100km jump in just 5.8 seconds despite the Phantom's near 6,000lb weight. I was quite content to cruise in the Drophead Coupé, and it was just as comfortable to take me along for the ride. Even after the usually tempting Sport button was pointed out to me, I had no desire to press it.
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| The suspension adjusts itself every few seconds to accommodate road conditions, and will even change depending on where the rear passenger sits. (Photo: Rolls-Royce) |
Precise handling thanks to the speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering; just over 14” of ventilated disk brakes on each wheel; an adjustable ride height (that can raise the car by an inch should you encounter a steep incline or dodgy road surface); power sent solely to the rear wheels; and all the respect you could ever hope to command on the road: I was in pure automotive heaven.
Pulling up to the new dealer to bring the Phantom back was bittersweet. My time behind the wheel of a legendary, prestigious marque had ended, and yet the new dealer reminded me that I'll surely catch glimpses of these regal rides in the coming months all over the city. And that alone brought a smile to my face.
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