2008 Geneva Motor Show: Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe

Published: February 18, 2008, 11:57 am

Tags: 2008 geneva motor show, rolls royce

Competes with: Bentley Brooklands Looks like: A two-door for NBA superstars and British aristocrats Drivetrain: 453-hp, 6.75-liter V-12 Hits dealerships: Fall 2008 Rolls-Royce introduced its latest Phantom Drophead Coupe aka convertible to rave reviews from the automotive elite last year. The big, brutish, brush-steel-finished coach led to big sales for Rolls-Royce. So what does the British carmaker do to follow it up? Meet the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe. This is the sporty version of the Phantom. The company promises this is the most driver-oriented model in the Phantom line. It's shorter, has a stiffer body and still has a huge V-12 engine with 531 pounds-feet of torque under the bonnet. Full specs haven't been released yet, but highlights include rear-opening doors, which the company says strengthen the body. A picnic boot around back flips down so you don't get your trousers soiled when picnicking. And topping off the

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