Rolls-Royce Phantom VI
Rolls- Royce Phantom VI
The Rolls -Royce Phantom VI was an especially luxurious car, the Rolls- Royce from 1968 to 1991 produced.
The Phantom VI was followed in 1968 as a further development of the offered since 1959 Phantom V. The vehicle had a modified vehicle front and the engine of the contemporary Silver Shadow. 1979, the engine capacity was increased to 6,750 cc, and introduced a three-tier instead of the supplied until then four -speed automatic. The last Rolls- Royce with a separate framework was offered until 1991. The chassis had coil springs front and rear and drum brakes on all four wheels.
Most bodies were built by Mulliner Park Ward, mostly Pullman limousines, but also some Landaulet.
In the 1970s, there were reflections on a successor Phantom VII on the basis of the body of the Silver Shadow, but these plans were dropped. There were no prototypes. Since this vehicle was never realized, the latest Phantom should be named Phantom VII. Some dealers actually sell it abroad under this name.
The automotive fleet of Queen Elizabeth II contains two Phantom VI models, the special design Silver Jubilee Car, which her 1977 gave the British automobile industry for 25 year olds Jubilee, and a standard model from 1986. The Silver Jubilee Car with the raised roof and the larger windows until the introduction of the Bentley State Limousines 2002, the state carriage No. 1 As with other UK government bodies have the Phantom VI any registration plate and are ready to attach the royal standard and the royal coat of arms. When the Queen herself used the car, Spirit of Ecstasy is replaced by a special figure of St. George and the Dragon made of solid silver.
Motor
The Phantom VI has a V8 engine with 90 ° cylinder angle and a displacement of 6,230 cc ( bore x stroke = 104.14 mm x 91.44 mm). 1982, the engine capacity was increased to 6750 cc, as they took over the engine of the Silver Spirit. Two SU carburettors were fitted. Originally the car had a four-stage automatic, but in 1979 a three-stage automatic transmission with torque converter was introduced.
Production number
Until 1991 374 units were built.
The London-based coachbuilder Mulliner Park Ward closed in 1991. Before going out of business, a large number of body panels yet been established. Therefore, has Rolls-Royce Phantom VI for the many spare parts.