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Rolls-Royce Phantom VII

Headline trim: 6.75 V12 NA — 453 bhp, 0-62 in 5.7s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
453 bhp
0–60
5.7 s
Top speed
149 mph
MPG
12 mpg (US)
Used
$114,000-$254,000

Strengths

  • First BMW-era Phantom
  • Coupe and Drophead Convertible
  • EWB long-wheelbase

Weaknesses

  • Air suspension cost
  • iDrive dated
  • Heavy fuel use

Notable tech

  • Bespoke aluminium platform
  • BMW-derived 6.75 V12 NA
  • 6AT (ZF)
  • RWD
  • Air suspension
  • Coupe / Drophead Convertible / EWB

Common issues

  • Air suspension
  • iDrive age
  • 6AT mechatronic
  • EWB electronics

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across VII's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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Phantom 6.75 V12
BHP453
Torque720 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
Phantom EWB 6.75 V12
BHP453
Torque720 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
Phantom Coupe 6.75 V12
BHP453
Torque720 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
Phantom Drophead 6.75 V12
BHP453
Torque720 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
Phantom Series II 6.75 V12
BHP453
Torque720 Nm
0–605.7 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)12 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox8AT