Rolls-Royce Phantom 2018: Creating ultra-luxury class.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom enters its eighth generation with upgrades in every aspect, pushing the concept of ultra-luxury to new heights.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom continues its nearly 100-year history with its eighth generation. This new version completely separates itself from the BMW 7-Series, utilizing an all-new aluminum chassis that the company calls the "Architecture of Luxury," increasing rigidity by 30% compared to the previous generation. In its extended version, the car is over 6 meters long, nearly 2 meters wide, and weighs 2.7 tons.

The eighth-generation Rolls-Royce Phantom has been launched. Photo: Autoblog.

The exterior design is inherited from the 103EX concept model. The grille is taller and wider. The 'Spirit of Ecstasy' flying lady emblem stands at the front of the car as usual, with silver, gold, or polycarbonate options available upon customer request. The lighting system is new, with laser headlights and LED lights for the rest of the vehicle. Rolls-Royce claims a lighting range of 600 meters. The wheels are 22 inches in size.

The new air suspension system performs millions of calculations per second to adjust damping to each situation. The data analyzed is taken from speed, steering input, and a camera mounted on the windshield. The camera is responsible for observing the road ahead and operates at speeds up to 100 km/h.

Rolls-Royce calls the new generation Phantom "the quietest car in the world," with a total of 130 kg of soundproofing material used, strategically placed throughout the engine compartment and around the vehicle. The windows are double-layered. The tires are Silent Seal, featuring a special foam layer inside to reduce tire noise while driving. Noise levels in the new generation are reduced by 10% at 100 km/h compared to the previous model.

The interior retains the inherent luxury of the British ultra-luxury brand. A 12.3-inch screen sits at the center of the dashboard. Materials are chosen according to the owner's preferences, with options including wood, leather, or even silk. If that's not enough, artisans can paint an oil painting, a gold-plated map, or a 3D depiction of the owner's DNA on the passenger side dashboard.

The new generation Rolls-Royce Phantom uses a 6.75L twin-turbo V12 engine instead of the naturally aspirated one of its predecessor, delivering 563 horsepower and 900 Nm of torque. It features standard all-wheel drive and an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with integrated SAT satellite assistance system.

In terms of safety features, the vehicle includes a driver alert system, four 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control, collision warning, pedestrian warning, traffic alert, and lane keeping assist. Inside the cabin, there's a head-up display (HUD), Wi-Fi access, and the latest navigation and entertainment systems.

According to Zing