Rolls-Royce Phantom I
Rolls- Royce Phantom I ( U.S. version, 1927)
The Rolls -Royce 40/50 H. P., Also called the Phantom I New Phantom, was presented by the British car manufacturer Rolls- Royce in 1925 as a successor to the Silver Ghost model.
Description
Like its predecessor Silver Ghost was the Phantom I in both the UK and in the USA built, with the U.S. model presented a year later, and two years longer produced.
An important improvement over the Silver Ghost was the new inline six -cylinder engine with overhead valves. The bolted to the crankcase cylinder ( bore x stroke = 107.9 mm x 139.7 mm) were cast together in pairs and had detachable cylinder heads. The long-stroke engine had a displacement of 7668 cc and was 95 bhp (70 kW) at 2750 min-1 powerful enough to move the heavy car adequately. The car reached a top speed of 145 km / h From 1928 onwards, cylinder heads made of aluminum instead of cast iron gefertigt.Motor and gearbox were was associated with a single-plate dry clutch. The British version was equipped with a four-speed gearbox, while the U.S. models had only three gears. The force was transmitted to the rear axle via a universal joint and a current in a pipe shaft.
The front axle was suspended by semi-elliptic leaf springs, the rear axle cantilever springs. On all four wheels, power- assisted drum brakes were installed except for early U.S. made vehicles that were delivered without front brakes.
U.S. and British versions differed in wheelbase - both were with 3645 mm, but the British version of the long wheelbase was 3823 mm, while the U.S. model only 3721 mm were realized. The British versions were built in the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby, the U.S. versions originated in Springfield ( Massachusetts).
Bodies
Only the chassis and mechanics were made by Rolls- Royce. The bodies were built to customer requirements of a wheelwright. Some of the most famous coachbuilders for Rolls -Royce automobiles were Park Ward, Thrupp & Maberly, Mulliner and Hooper. Most Phantom I in the U.S. version were spanned at Brewster & Company in New York.
Production
In Britain until 1929 exactly 2269 copies were made . Emerged in the U.S. in 1243 Pieces 1926-1931. Successor was the Phantom II
Additional info
In the French silent film Gribiche from 1926 can be seen in some scenes a Phantom I. The car is partly very detailed to be considered: In one scene, the driver greasing the front axle and in another scene is short the motor to see. In many cases, the interior is very easy to recognize.
Gallery Images
Rolls- Royce Phantom Landaulette De Ville ( 1927)