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Photo Comparison: Rolls Royce Phantom VIII vs Rolls Royce Phantom VII

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Nico DeMattia

July 27, 2017 / 2 minutes read

Despite being quite old, the seventh-generation Rolls Royce Phantom was still considered to be the pinnacle of luxury, even towards the end of its life cycle. So it wasn’t easy for the famous brand to replace it with a newer model. How do you replace a car that’s still so highly regarded, even after existing for thirteen years? Well, you don’t fix what ain’t broke, for starters.

If you look at this new eighth-generation Rolls Royce Phantom, there isn’t that big of a stylistic change. Sure, it’s entirely new and the trained eye can notice that it’s a very, very different car. But the overall styling has remained rather similar and that’s really done intentionally, so as to keep the now-iconic shape. Rolls customers loved the Phantom VII, so why change it dramatically? Instead, Rolls made a car that looks like its predecessor, except made for our modern era.

From the front, you can see how much sharper and how much more angular the new Phantom VIII is. The way the fenders come all the way out to the front end of the car, and make a right angle straight down, is far more pronounced. It’s actually refreshing to see how boxy the front end is, it’s all right angles and sharp edges. It’s refreshing in this modern day of funky shapes and architectures. It’s sort of the anti- BMW i3 . Also, the headlights look far better this time around. While the first-gen Phantom’s headlights look sort of tacked on, these new ones look set deeper in the fascia and ringed in LEDs. Its grille is also now much larger and sort of built into the body work, which looks better.

Down the side, the new Phantom VIII looks much better. In profile, the old Phantom always looked good but somewhat odd and a bit frumpy. The new car looks far smoother, more streamlined and seems to be better proportioned. Something as simple as moving the door handles a bit lower completely lowers the belt line of the new Phantom, which makes it seem far more planted. In fact, it makes the old Phantom look like an old man who wears his pants up to his nipples.

But it’s on the inside where the Phantom VIII really sets itself apart. While, again, the overall design and shape of the new cabin isn’t that much different from the one it replaces, the devil’s in the details. It seems as if Rolls Royce told its interior designers to go out and design the most elaborate, gorgeous and expensive pieces of automotive trim. In the spirit of Professor John Hammond, Rolls Royce simply spared no expense.

The interior trim pieces are works of absolute art. I sat for what seemed like an hour admiring the craftsmanship of these trim pieces. Check out the photo gallery below and just behold the work, attention to detail and the differences between the new Rolls Royce Phantom and the old one.

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Lows So nice to ride in you might prefer it over your jet, finding a good chauffer is so hard these days.
Verdict The Phantom makes the ultimate luxury statement—and then has the temerity to live up to it.

No automobile shouts the presence of Old Money louder than the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Its massive size, stately proportions, and imperious upright grille—topped with the Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament—make a statement that passersby can't look away from as they wonder who might be sipping champagne in the sumptuously padded rear seat. The Phantom hues to Rolls tradition—for now—by still being powered by a nearly silent gasoline V-12 under its long hood. A pillowy soft ride floats you gracefully across life's harsh bumps. Plush leathers, handsome veneers, and beautifully hewn metal trim surround you in the capacious interior; coach rear doors power themselves open and closed regally at the touch of a button. There are endless customization possibilities, but no matter the color or interior trim, the Phantom delivers on its reputation for extravagantly luxurious motoring.

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What's new for 2024.

The Phantom receives no updates for the 2024 model year, just a slight increase in pricing. The Phantom's styling, powertrain and features otherwise remain and provides the same luxurious feeling sedan from the previous model year.

Pricing and Which One to Buy

Engine, transmission, and performance.

Prodigious power is provided by a silken 563-hp twin-turbo V-12 paired with an eight-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. Acceleration is brisk, but Rolls-Royce's claimed 5.1-second zero-to-60-mph time isn't anything you'd appreciate your chauffeur trying to replicate. The Phantom is better suited to easing along lazily; delicate inputs to throttle and steering are what it likes best. To say that the ride is smooth would be an understatement—imagine being carried aloft on a fluffy cloud. The Phantom practically levitates over the road; it features a pothole-spotting camera that helps the suspension adapt to road imperfections in real time. It's a library-quiet, sensory-deprivation cocoon.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

A Phantom owner's conspicuous consumption is matched by the car's penchant for consuming fuel. The EPA's fuel-economy estimates run as low as 12-mpg city, although the Phantom's 20-mpg highway rating actually bests the smaller Rolls-Royce Ghost's by 2 mpg. If we ever are lucky enough to have a chance to put the Phantom through our 200-mile highway fuel-economy test, we'll update this story with test results. For more information about the Phantom's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website .

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Acres of wood, metal accents, and vast expanses of supple leather cover the cabin, which is no surprise for a car of this class. But there’s so much more: for instance, should you want to use your Phantom to support the arts, you can specify custom artwork in place of the standard instrument panel trim. Rolls-Royce offers both a standard- and long-wheelbase version of the Phantom, the latter stretched by 8.6 inches, much of which results as additional rear-seat legroom. Rear-hinged coach doors open to allow graceful and dramatic arrivals and departures. Rear-seat passengers can be treated to myriad luxuries such as deep-pile carpeted floor mats, power-adjustable seats with massage, a refrigerated console compartment for libations, remote controls for the infotainment system, and much, much more.

Infotainment and Connectivity

Speaking of infotainment, the Phantom comes standard with a large infotainment display artfully hidden behind a glass panel that stretches the full width of the dashboard. It's controlled via a rotary knob on the center console. Lest you think that rear-seat passengers are left out of the technology loop, the Phantom also features touchscreens that motor down from each of the front seatbacks to provide access to the car's audio and navigation systems, as well as a live-TV tuner so passengers won't fall behind on their favorite shows or sports while on the way to their next engagement.

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

The Phantom's dizzying array of optional tech includes night vision and a distinct laser-light system, but Rolls-Royce also offers more conventional driver-assistance features such as forward-collision and lane-departure warnings as standard. For more information about the Phantom's crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety ( IIHS ) websites. Key safety features include:

Standard forward collision warning
Standard land-departure warning
Available adaptive cruise control with night vision

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Like the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV and the smaller Ghost sedan , the Phantom comes with Rolls-Royce's four-year/unlimited-mile warranty and maintenance package as standard.

Limited warranty covers 4 years or unlimited miles
Powertrain warranty covers 4 years or unlimited miles
Complimentary maintenance is covered for 4 years or unlimited miles

Specifications

VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 4- or 5-passenger, 4-door sedan

ESTIMATED BASE PRICES: Phantom, $450,000; Phantom EWB, $500,000

ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 48-valve V-12, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection

Displacement: 412 cu in, 6749 cc Power: 563 hp @ 5000 rpm Torque: 664 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm

TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic

DIMENSIONS: Wheelbase: 139.8-148.5 in Length: 227.2-235.8 in Width: 79.4 in Height: 64.8-65.2 in Trunk volume: 19 cu ft Curb weight ( C/D est): 5650-5750 lb

PERFORMANCE ( C/D EST): Zero to 60 mph: 4.5-4.6 sec Zero to 100 mph: 9.5-9.6 sec Standing ¼-mile: 12.8-12.9 sec Top speed: 155 mph

EPA FUEL ECONOMY: Combined/city/highway: 14/12/19 mpg

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The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a full-sized sedan made by British luxury marque, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The luxury car is the pinnacle of the Rolls-Royce brand in its truest sense.

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The Phantom 7

The Phantom VII , launched in 2003, is the first Rolls-Royce car that was introduced after BMW purchased the right to use the Rolls-Royce name and logo in 1998.

The arrival of the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII means that the only Phantom VII you’ll be able to buy will be a ‘pre-owned’ one. In total, 10,327 Phantom VII was produced from 2003 to 2017.

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The Phantom 8

The Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII is the eighth and current generation of the Rolls-Royce Phantom. It is the second Phantom launched by Rolls-Royce under BMW ownership. It was launched in 2018.

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Let’s take a look at the side by side comparison between the Phantom VII and Phantom VIII.

Phantom 7 You can only buy a ‘pre-owned’ one i.e. a used one. It starts at ₦45 million in Nigeria.

Phantom 8 Starts at $450,000 from the factory. The addition of more than $150,000 in bespoke options brings average order price of $600,000. Cost over ₦300 million in Nigeria.

Phantom 7 Height : 1.63 m (64.2 in) tall Width : 1.99 m (78.3 in) Length : 5.83 m (229.5 in) Kerb weight : 2,485 kg (5,478 lb)

Phantom 8 Height : 1.64 m (64.8 in) (SWB) 1.65 m (65.2 in) (EWB)

Width : 2,018 mm (79.4 in)

Length : 5.76 m (226.9 in) (SWB) 5.98 m (235.5 in) (EWB)

Kerb Weight : 2,560 kg (5,643.8 lb) (SWB) 2,610 kg (5,754.1 lb) (EWB)

Phantom 7 The 6.75 L N73B68 V12 (petrol) makes 453 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque.

Phantom 8 6.75-liter biturbo V12 pumps out 563 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque.

0 to 62 mph

Phantom 7 can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.9 seconds.

Phantom 8 can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.3 seconds.

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Phantom 7 •4-door saloon •2-door convertible (Phantom Drophead Coupe) •2-door coupe (Phantom Coupe)

Phantom 8 •4-door saloon

Phantom 7 Comes with old style sliding glass window and a curtain.

Phantom 8 (Top Pics) Comes with privacy suite that divides the front cabin and the rear cabin. It can be switched between opaque and clear at the touch of a button.