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The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé is a luxury grand tourer manufactured by Rolls-Royce that debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on 7 January 2007.[1] It is based on the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and has styling heavily derived from the 100EX, a concept car shown to celebrate the company's centennial in 2004. In 2015 it was the most expensive Rolls-Royce model at $533,000. Several Drophead Coupés were used in the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
Overview
Manufacturer	Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Production	2007–2016
Assembly	Goodwood plant, Chichester, West Sussex, UK
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer (S)
Body style	2-door convertible
Layout	FR layout
Doors	Coach doors
Related	Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé
Powertrain
Engine	V12 6,749 cc (412 cu in)
Transmission	6-speed automatic, 8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,320 mm (130.7 in)
Length	5,609 mm (220.8 in)
Width	1,987 mm (78.2 in)
Height	1,581 mm (62.2 in)
Curb weight	2,620 kg (5,780 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Rolls-Royce Corniche V
Successor	Rolls-Royce Dawn

Exterior

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The exterior resembles that of the 100EX. The 2-door 4-seat convertible has rearward opening coach doors and a two-tone color scheme that distinguishes between the upper and lower bodywork and frames the teak wood paneling of the convertible's tonneau cover. However, it eschews the EX's aluminum bonnet in favor of more easily maintained stainless steel.

The front fascia resembles that of the 100EX but its middle bodywork/raised bonnet/grille assemblage stops midway down rather than continuing downwards and bisecting the front bumper. The headlamps are also those of the 100EX/101EX concept and are similar to the Phantom's. The deep set rectangular high beams are LED units while the round "faux-foglamp" driving lights are projector-style xenon arc lamps. The exterior is available in more than 44,000 color combinations.

It combines aluminum technology and hand-crafted materials. As with other current Rolls-Royce models, the hood ornament, the Spirit of Ecstasy, automatically retracts into the bonnet whenever the car is locked or whenever the driver so chooses.

Interior

The interior has wood veneering that wraps around the 8/9ths top portion of the cabin from coach door to coach door and ends in a crafted convertible tonneau cover, finished in teak panelling sandwiched between an interior band of contrasting hardwood and the bare stainless steel motif of the car's upper exterior bodywork. Like the 100EX and 101EX, the dashboard and the steering wheel are from the Phantom.^{[citation needed]}

Triangular A-pillars with quarter glass, and spring-loaded pop-up rollover hoops behind the rear seats, provide additional strength and protection for the convertible body.^{[citation needed]}

Production

In its first year on the market (2007), 253 Drophead Coupés were sold worldwide.[2]

The first car destined for the U.S. market was auctioned at the 2007 Naples, Florida Winter Wine festival charity for $2 million, of which $1.6 million went to the Naples Children and Education Foundation.[3] Bought by a local real estate developer, this was believed at the time to be the most expensive new car ever sold in the U.S.[4]

Concepts

In 2007 Pininfarina was commissioned to build a version called the Hyperion for collector Roland Hall, based on the Drophead Coupé.[5] The car is a 2-seat roadster and was shown in 2008 at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.[6] In 2009 it was sold for £4,000,000.^{[citation needed]}

See also

References

External links

• Official website

На других языках

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[de] Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé

Das Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé ist eine Cabrio-Baureihe des britischen Automobilherstellers Rolls-Royce und das zweite neu entwickelte Modell unter der Regie von BMW. Das Fahrzeug wurde erstmals auf der North American International Auto Show im Januar 2007 vorgestellt. Die Produktion startete im Sommer 2007. Rolls-Royce plante mit einer Stückzahl von 200 pro Jahr.[2] Der Wagen bekam den red dot award:product design 2008 verliehen.[3]

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- [en] Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé

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[fr] Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé

La Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé est un cabriolet fabriqué par le constructeur automobile britannique Rolls-Royce présenté en janvier 2007 du salon international de l'automobile d'Amérique du Nord à Détroit (Michigan). Il est basé sur la Rolls-Royce Phantom de 2003.

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[it] Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé

La Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé è una autovettura cabriolet prodotta dalla casa automobilistica inglese Rolls-Royce. È stata presentata al Salone dell'automobile di Detroit del 2007 e messa in vendita nella primavera successiva. La produzione è terminata nel 2016 senza alcun erede.

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