It doesn’t occur extremely commonly however Rolls-Royce has introduced a brand new cars and truck – the eighth-generation Phantom. Previous Rolls-Royces in recent years have been reliant on BMW underpinnings however the Phantom VIII sweeps in a new bespoke scalable platform. It will underpin every future Rolls – the next Ghost saloon, Wraith coupe, Dawn drophead convertible as well as the Cullinan SUV.
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Compared to the outgoing model, the new Phantom is lighter however as much as 30 per cent more rigid. There’s a new double-wishbone front axle as well as five-link rear axle with self-leveling air suspension as well as even four-wheel steering, as well as there’s a new piece of innovation to make Rolls-Royce’s famous ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ even more floaty. Called ‘Flagbearer’ the new tech utilizes a stereo camera system integrated into the windscreen – it scans the road ahead as well as adjusts the suspension appropriately at as much as speeds of 62mph.
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Despite being lighter than before more than 130kg of noise insulation has been added, plus a double skin alloy floor as well as bulkhead, as well as new tyres called ‘Silent Seal’ – they function a foam layer that are declared to reduce tyre noise by 9db.
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As ever with a Rolls-Royce the primary event is the interior. In the back the Phantom VIII retains the outgoing model’s somewhat Art Deco styling as well as minimalist feel – picnic tables as well as TV screens are hidden away as well as appear at the touch of a button. There’s likewise a new centre console that includes a drinks cupboard with whiskey glasses as well as decanter, champagne flutes as well as a coolbox.