Phantom moves those who move the world. No two Phantoms are the same, this is a motor car as unique as the world-shaper it carries and as powerful as your vision for the future. This model is no exception. Introducing a very special edition 2024 Rolls-Royce Phantom Year of the Dragon Collection, Extended Wheelbase (EWB). The Crystal over Black exterior coupled with a Phoenix Red and Black interior creates a bold presence framed by intricate detailing.
The artistry of Phantom’s signature Gallery and Starlight Headliner is taken to the next level with Dragon motif’s placed throughout, the Suite is the epitome of contemporary luxury. The purest expression of Rolls-Royce presents new possibilities in personal expression. Phantom was created in your image, not for your image.
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 2024 Rolls-Royce 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 2024 Rolls-Royce 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 2024 Rolls-Royce 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 2024 Rolls-Royce 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
