To mark 100 years of its Phantom luxury limousine, Rolls-Royce has unveiled a special Centenary Private Collection of the model, describing it as the “most technically extraordinary car ever built.”It will be limited to just 25 units worldwide.
- Centenary Edition has details showcasing key moments throughout its history.
- Special edition Phantom’s exterior comes in exclusive two-tone paint finish.
- Gets the same V12 petrol engine as the standard Phantom.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary exterior details
Comes with a bespoke dual-tone paint and wheel design
The exterior of the Phantom Centenary Private Collection gets a two-tone black and white paint finish, inspired by the 1930 Phantom II Continental. The car also gets a gold-flake crystal overpaint applied on top of both the black and white paint to create a metallic shimmer effect, along with a distinct Spirit of Ecstasy and a custom-made design for the wheels.
For the first time, the ‘RR’ Badge of Honour on the front, rear, and sides of the Phantom comes in 24-carat gold and white enamel. Rolls-Royce designer Matt Denton says that the design has “a strong reference to Rolls-Royce’s past.”
Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary interior details
Gets special detailing with historical references to the Phantom’s 100-year journey
The special edition of the Phantom gets significant changes to the interior, with the front seats featuring laser-etched artwork based on hand drawings that include the design of a rabbit – paying tribute to Roger Rabbit, the codename for the brand’s relaunch in 2003. The headliner features 440,000 stitches consisting of historical references.
The dashboard features an ‘Anthology Gallery’ consisting of 50 3D-printed vertical aluminium fins. Each of the fins comprises sculpted letters readable from both sides, which portray quotes from media acclaim over time.
The rear seats showcase the Phantom throughout its years in three different stories, with an image of the Rolls’ Conduit Street showroom, where the first ever Phantom was launched, and Henry Royce’s oil paintings of southern France. The process uses 45 separate panels precisely aligned to the shape of the seats and is described as being “inspired by Savile Row tailoring techniques.”
A unique detail is on the door cards, which feature intricate woodwork portraying historic journeys undertaken by the Phantom. The driver’s side door, for example, depicts a 7,242 km journey across Australia of the first BMW-era Phantom, while the front passenger door portrays the landscape of Henry Royce’s summer home in West Wittering. These creations include the use of laser etching, 3D marquetry, 3D ink layering, and 24-carat gold leafing.
Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary powertrain details
Comes only with a twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection will come with the familiar 6.75-litre, twin-turbocharged V12 engine that also does duty in the standard Phantom. The engine produces 563 hp and 900 Nm of torque and is mated to an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission.
Speaking to our sister publication Autocar UK, Rolls-Royce CEO Chris Brownridge said, “Phantom has always been a car that people remember. It is the world’s pinnacle luxury product. It has had a remarkable role over the years, with owners including Queen Elizabeth II, 50 Cent, and Salvador Dalí.”
Julian Jenkins, sales and brand director of Rolls-Royce, said, “The 25 units are already sold globally, many of them to very young clients, which demonstrates the enduring appeal this car has.”
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