The Rolls-Royce Phantom is an ultra-luxury sedan launched as a 2003 model. It is the first Rolls-Royce car designed and built under the ownership of BMW, which acquired the company in 1998. Despite its classic looks, the Phantom makes use of some pretty advanced technologies. The sedan is built on an aluminum space frame, making it around 500 lbs lighter than its nearest competitor -- the ...

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is the latest addition to the automaker's growing line of vehicles. The new car follows in the footsteps of the new Drophead Coupe, which is a convertible version of the Phantom. The two are closely related, with obvious clues from the 100EX concept car. The large driver-oriented grand tourer is powered by the company's 6.75-liter V12 that produces 453 horsepower, ...

The second-newest Rolls Royce, the Phantom Drophead Coupe, nevertheless sticks with tradition. For one, it uses rear-hinged suicide doors, and a 6.75 liter V12 to move its near 3-ton bulk around that harkens back to a time when fuel economy and emissions weren’t issues. The teak rear deck symbolizes the kind of old-world craftsmanship that isn’t found anywhere else in today’s automotive ...