Rolls-Royce Phantom 2008–2012 car dimensions: 5609 mm long, 1987 mm wide and 1592 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,590 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 395 litres.
The cabin is hand-built with leather, wood veneers and chrome. Multi-zone climate control is standard with organ-stop vents. A media screen hides behind an analogue clock and works with the navigation system. Cruise control is standard. Front and rear parking sensors are standard. A camera system for front and rear views is optional. No Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane keep assist.
The picnic boot holds 395 litres. The split tailgate lowers to form a seating platform for two adults and gives easy access to the luggage area.
Payload is 460 kg. The car is not set up for regular towing or heavy work use. Adaptive air suspension with four-corner levelling is fitted as standard.
The cabin uses soft leather, high-gloss wood veneers and chrome. Slim-line front seats sit closer than the saloon's for support on long drives and stay fresh. Multi-zone climate control with organ-stop vents keeps air gentle. Optional starlight headlining adds 1600 fibre lights overhead. Rear lounge seat fits two well. Overall quiet and refined for grand touring.
Premium unleaded fuel only. combined 15.7 l/100 km, 100-litre tank.
Service interval around 25,000 miles.
Run-flat tyres allow 160 km at 80 km/h if punctured.
ABS, brake assist, DSC, traction control, six airbags standard.
Front/rear parking sensors and tyre-pressure monitor standard.
Aluminium spaceframe with crumple zones and side-impact bars.
The 6.75-litre V12 needs premium unleaded. Official combined consumption is 15.7 litres per 100 km with a 100-litre tank for long range. Urban use is higher at 23.2 litres per 100 km. Expect real-world figures near EPA 11 city/18 highway mpg.
Service intervals run to about 25,000 miles. Condition-based systems guide oil and filter changes. Lifetime fillings cover some fluids. Independent specialists can handle work if using correct parts to keep records clean.
Safety centres on the stiff aluminium spaceframe. Crumple zones feed loads into strong understructure. Side sills, double floor and door bars limit intrusion. ISIS sensors trigger up to six airbags, pretensioners and stability systems as needed. ABS with brake assist, DSC and traction control are standard along with front/rear sensors and run-flat tyres.
Living with the car means enjoying quiet refinement and easy long-distance travel. Soft-close coach doors and picnic boot help daily use. Keep it with authorised or specialist care for the V12 and air suspension. Run-flats remove spare-tyre hassle. The hand-built build rewards careful ownership.
Length 5609 mm, Width 1987 mm, Height 1592 mm, Wheelbase 3320 mm (Phantom 2008–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé USA brochure, 62-63).