Rolls Royce Adds Options and Increases Price on Phantom

Near the top of the options list is a perforated leather headliner. At $1,700, it replaces the sumptuous standard

Three new exterior colors are available; Silver Mono, Platinum Mono, and the stunning Arctic White. (Photo: Rolls Royce)

wool/cashmere fabric. As a note, rival Bentley already offers a perforated leather roofliner as standard equipment on its Arnage T.

Also, for the first time buyers can fit their new Phantom with a tilt/slide sunroof. It's one of the most expensive additions on the list, topping the price chart at a whopping $3,300. Operated by overhead-mounted 'violin key' buttons, it features tinted privacy glass with a retractable shutter. While the price tags on such items may drop jaws, it's important to remember that without them, customers would need to order a custom-built Rolls, which could cost tens of thousands more.

Imelda Marcos is no doubt paying attention, as the Flying Lady's footwear can be upgraded to 21-inch alloy wheels, featuring

Pricing has been upped an average of 1.8 percent. (Photo: Rolls Royce)

a design which first appeared on the 100 EX Concept (see concept archives), wrapped in runflat WR-rated Goodyear 255/50 rubber up front and wider 285/45 performance tires in back. This wheel and tire package will set a Phantom buyer back $3000. Chromed wheel centers are an additional $600. The new wheel and tire package is a bit intriguing as the Phantom's standard-equipment wheels measure larger at 22 inches, plus feature a mechanism to ensure that the Rolls Royce badging at center will always remain upright when the car comes to a stop.