Smooth As a Cloud, But Really
Here are the reasons why the Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII will likely be the smoothest car you’ll ever operate.
1. A Rolls ZF 8-speed gearbox aided by satellite makes impeccable shifts at any speed.
2. A 100-percent original and new chassis designed and engineered to sustain the exact weight (5,862 pounds for the short wheelbase; 5,948 pounds for the longer version) and motion of the Phantom VIII, which improves propulsion, traction, and, by 30 percent, the car's overall rigidity.
3. Four-wheel steering similar to that of a new Lamborghini, which increases agility and stability around corners.
4. A complex camera system that automatically adjusts the suspension for the road ahead.
It’s notable that the all-aluminum frame will underpin every future Rolls-Royce beginning with Phantom VIII, so no new Rolls-Royce will ever again use the same monocoque construction that is typical across the industry. It’s also notable that the camera system is one of many that include panoramic- and helicopter-view cameras; a Night Vision camera; a 7-inch-wide heads-up display; and myriad collision/lane departure/cross traffic warning systems. This is by far the most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce on the market, even surpassing the sporty Wraith coupe.
But I digress.
The main point here is that everything about this car is smooth—even the doors, which shut by the light touch of a sensor so that they “whisper closed” of their own accord. Because slamming a door is so continental, isn’t it?
This article was provided by Bloomberg News.