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The '''Phantom VI''' was an ultra-exclusive [[Rolls-Royce]] model from the 1970s and 1980s produced in London at Mulliner Park Ward. It was made from 1968-1991. Though it had been expressed that the days of motor cars of the like of the [[Rolls-Royce Phantom V]] were undoubtedly numbered in 1968 [[Rolls-Royce]] launched the Phantom VI as a logical progression keeping up the high standards set in the past. The Phantom VI had a re-styled facia and was powered by an engine developed from that of the current [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]. An increase in capacity to 6,750 cc in 1979 was coupled with the introduction of a 3-speed [[automatic transmission]] instead of the previously employed 4-speed | {| border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=4 style="float:right; margin:0 0 .5em 1em; width:250px; background:#fff; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #999; font-size:83%; line-height:1.5; " summary="Infobox Automobile" | ||
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| 1968 – 1991<br> 374 produced | |||
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| Exclusive luxury | |||
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| Length | |||
| 238 in | |||
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| Wheelbase | |||
| 145 in | |||
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| Weight | |||
| 2.5 tons | |||
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| 3-speed automatic <br> 4-speed automatic | |||
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| Engine | |||
| 6.2 litre [[V8]] <br> 6.75 litre [[V8]] | |||
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The '''Phantom VI''' was an ultra-exclusive [[Rolls-Royce car|Rolls-Royce]] model from the 1970s and 1980s produced in London at [[Mulliner Park Ward]]. It was made from 1968-1991. | |||
Though it had been expressed that the days of motor cars of the like of the [[Rolls-Royce Phantom V]] were undoubtedly numbered, in 1968 [[Rolls-Royce Limited|Rolls-Royce]] launched the Phantom VI as a logical progression keeping up the high standards set in the past. The Phantom VI had a re-styled facia and was powered by an engine developed from that of the current [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]. An increase in capacity to 6,750 cc in 1979 was coupled with the introduction of a 3-speed [[automatic transmission]] instead of the previously employed 4-speed automatic gearbox. This last specimen of a passenger motor car with separate chassis produced by Rolls-Royce was offered until 1991. The chassis used coil springing all round and the car used drum brakes. | |||
Most of the bodies were by [[Mulliner Park Ward]] usually limousines but a few [[landaulette]]s were also made. | |||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
The Phantom had | The Phantom had a 90 degree V8 with a capacity of 6,230 cc with a bore of 104 mm and stroke of 91.5 mm. This was raised in 1982 to 6,750 cc by fitting the engine from the [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit]]. Twin SU carburettors were fitted. The car had a 4-speed [[automatic gearbox]] (from 1979 a 3-speed automatic gearbox with torque converter became standard). | ||
When production ended | When production ended 374 had been made. | ||
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==Gallery== | |||
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{{Rolls-Royce}} | |||
[[Category:Current Models]] | |||
[[Category:Rolls-Royce vehicles|Phantom 6]] | |||
[[Category:Cars of England]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 07:18, 11 February 2007
Rolls-Royce Phantom VI | |
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Rolls-Royce | |
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Production | 1968 – 1991 374 produced |
Class | Exclusive luxury |
Body Style | |
Length | 238 in |
Width | |
Height | |
Wheelbase | 145 in |
Weight | 2.5 tons |
Transmission | 3-speed automatic 4-speed automatic |
Engine | 6.2 litre V8 6.75 litre V8 |
Power | |
Similar | |
Designer |
The Phantom VI was an ultra-exclusive Rolls-Royce model from the 1970s and 1980s produced in London at Mulliner Park Ward. It was made from 1968-1991.
Though it had been expressed that the days of motor cars of the like of the Rolls-Royce Phantom V were undoubtedly numbered, in 1968 Rolls-Royce launched the Phantom VI as a logical progression keeping up the high standards set in the past. The Phantom VI had a re-styled facia and was powered by an engine developed from that of the current Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. An increase in capacity to 6,750 cc in 1979 was coupled with the introduction of a 3-speed automatic transmission instead of the previously employed 4-speed automatic gearbox. This last specimen of a passenger motor car with separate chassis produced by Rolls-Royce was offered until 1991. The chassis used coil springing all round and the car used drum brakes.
Most of the bodies were by Mulliner Park Ward usually limousines but a few landaulettes were also made.
Engine
The Phantom had a 90 degree V8 with a capacity of 6,230 cc with a bore of 104 mm and stroke of 91.5 mm. This was raised in 1982 to 6,750 cc by fitting the engine from the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. Twin SU carburettors were fitted. The car had a 4-speed automatic gearbox (from 1979 a 3-speed automatic gearbox with torque converter became standard).
When production ended 374 had been made.
Gallery
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