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Rolls-Royce Infuses new Expression in Phantom Series II

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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has infused a new expression for Phantom Series II. The automaker said in a statement that adaptation­s to the eighth-generation Phantom include ‘light-touch’ visual and aesthetic enhancemen­ts in line with client requests and feedback.

New ‘Rolls-Royce Connected’ feature seamlessly links Phantom with the marque’s private members’ Applicatio­n, Whispers Launch is commemorat­ed with a new Bespoke masterpiec­e, Phantom Platino.

“Phantom occupies an unrivalled position at the very apex of the luxury world. As our pinnacle product, it represents the very best of Rolls-Royce design, engineerin­g and craftsmans­hip – a perfect blend of vision, creativity, the ÀQHVW PDWHULDOV VNLOO SDWLHQFH DQG SUHFLVLRQ With Phantom Series II, we have retained and carefully protected everything our clients love about this superlativ­e and luxurious item; subtle, \HW PHDQLQJIXO HQKDQFHPHQ­WV UHÁHFW WKHLU HYROYLQJ tastes and requiremen­ts.

“Phantom has always been viewed as the ‘best car in the world’: our Bespoke capabiliti­es mean that, for our clients, it can be the best car for their world, too,” said Torsten Müller-Ötvös, &KLHI ([HFXWLYH 2΀FHU 5ROOV 5R\FH 0RWRU &DUV

Rolls-Royce products enjoy an expansive lifetime, ultimately becoming timeless expression­s of good taste, beauty and luxurious perfection. Phantom occupies a unique, pinnacle position in this regard, being revered for its timeless elegance.

The eighth-generation of Phantom was presented in 2017. In creating the new expression, Rolls-Royce designers and engineers have been guided by the requests of clients, who have implored Rolls-Royce not to make any major changes to an already iconic motor car. In answer to these client demands, only the lightest of design touches, embellishm­ents, and adaptation­s have been incorporat­ed. Indeed, it is not about what should be changed, but in fact, what should be preserved and protected.

A New Expression

The most obvious and important feature to be retained is Phantom’s commanding presence. This has been further enhanced by a new polished horizontal line between the daytime running lights above the Pantheon Grille. This gives Phantom D QHZ DQG DVVHUWLYH PRGHUQLW\ UHÁHFWLQJ LWV driver-focused character.

A subtle geometric change to the Pantheon Grille makes the ‘RR’ Badge of Honour and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot more prominent when viewed from the front. The grille itself is now illuminate­d, a feature debuted and popularise­d in Ghost. The headlights are graced with intricate laser-cut bezel starlights, creating a visual connection with the Starlight Headliner inside, and adding further surprise and delight to Phantom’s night-time presence.

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