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The '''Phantom VI''' was an ultra-exclusive [[Rolls-Royce]] model from the 1970s and 1980s produced in London at Mulliner Park Ward. It was made from 1968-1991. Though it had been expressed that the days of motor cars of the like of the [[Rolls-Royce Phantom V]] were undoubtedly numbered in 1968 [[Rolls-Royce]] launched the Phantom VI as a logical progression keeping up the high standards set in the past. The Phantom VI had a re-styled facia and was powered by an engine developed from that of the current [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]. An increase in capacity to 6,750 cc in 1979 was coupled with the introduction of a 3-speed [[automatic transmission]] instead of the previously employed 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] gearbox. This last specimen of a passenger motor car with separate chassis produced by Rolls-Royce was offered until 1991.
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| 1968 – 1991<br> 374 produced  
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| Exclusive luxury
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| 238 in
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| 145 in
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| 2.5 tons
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|  3-speed automatic <br> 4-speed automatic
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| 6.2 litre [[V8]] <br> 6.75 litre [[V8]]
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When production ended 377 were made.  
The '''Phantom VI''' was an ultra-exclusive [[Rolls-Royce car|Rolls-Royce]] model from the 1970s and 1980s produced in London at [[Mulliner Park Ward]]. It was made from 1968-1991.  


See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Rolls-Royce Phantom VI Review]]'''.
Though it had been expressed that the days of motor cars of the like of the [[Rolls-Royce Phantom V]] were undoubtedly numbered, in 1968 [[Rolls-Royce Limited|Rolls-Royce]] launched the Phantom VI as a logical progression keeping up the high standards set in the past. The Phantom VI had a re-styled facia and was powered by an engine developed from that of the current [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]. An increase in capacity to 6,750 cc in 1979 was coupled with the introduction of a 3-speed [[automatic transmission]] instead of the previously employed 4-speed automatic gearbox. This last specimen of a passenger motor car with separate chassis produced by Rolls-Royce was offered until 1991. The chassis used coil springing all round and the car used drum brakes.


===Recent Changes===
Most of the bodies were by [[Mulliner Park Ward]] usually limousines but a few [[landaulette]]s were also made.
Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made to the [[automobile|vehicle]] here.


===Styles and Major Options===
==Engine==
====Engine====
The Phantom had an 90 degree V8 with a capacity of 6,230 cc. This was rasied in 1982 to 6,750 cc, which came from the [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit]]. The car had a 4-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] gearbox (from 1979 a 3-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] gearbox with torque converter became standard).  The wheelbase was 3,683 mm.


===Pricing===
The Phantom had a 90 degree V8 with a capacity of 6,230&nbsp;cc with a bore of 104&nbsp;mm and stroke of 91.5&nbsp;mm. This was raised in 1982 to 6,750&nbsp;cc by fitting the engine from the [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit]]. Twin SU carburettors were fitted. The car had a 4-speed [[automatic gearbox]] (from 1979 a 3-speed automatic gearbox with torque converter became standard).  
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===Gas Mileage===
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[[Category:Rolls-Royce vehicles|Phantom 6]]
 
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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
 
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===Reliability===
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===Safety===
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===Photos===
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===Colors===
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===Main Competitors===
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==Hybrid Models==
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==Unique Attributes==
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==Resale Values==
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==Criticisms==
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==Generations==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
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==Awards==
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==See also==
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==External Links==
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This page uses content from Wikipedia; see [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Phantom_VI Rolls-Royce Phantom VI], which includes these [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rolls-Royce_Phantom_VI&action=history contributors].
 
[[Category:Rolls-Royce vehicles|Phantom 6]]
[[Category:Luxury vehicles]]
[[Category:Prestige vehicles]]

Latest revision as of 07:18, 11 February 2007

PhantomVI1.jpg
Rolls-Royce Phantom VI
Rolls-Royce
aka
Production 1968 – 1991
374 produced
Class Exclusive luxury
Body Style
Length 238 in
Width
Height
Wheelbase 145 in
Weight 2.5 tons
Transmission 3-speed automatic
4-speed automatic
Engine 6.2 litre V8
6.75 litre V8
Power
Similar
Designer

The Phantom VI was an ultra-exclusive Rolls-Royce model from the 1970s and 1980s produced in London at Mulliner Park Ward. It was made from 1968-1991.

Though it had been expressed that the days of motor cars of the like of the Rolls-Royce Phantom V were undoubtedly numbered, in 1968 Rolls-Royce launched the Phantom VI as a logical progression keeping up the high standards set in the past. The Phantom VI had a re-styled facia and was powered by an engine developed from that of the current Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. An increase in capacity to 6,750 cc in 1979 was coupled with the introduction of a 3-speed automatic transmission instead of the previously employed 4-speed automatic gearbox. This last specimen of a passenger motor car with separate chassis produced by Rolls-Royce was offered until 1991. The chassis used coil springing all round and the car used drum brakes.

Most of the bodies were by Mulliner Park Ward usually limousines but a few landaulettes were also made.

Engine

The Phantom had a 90 degree V8 with a capacity of 6,230 cc with a bore of 104 mm and stroke of 91.5 mm. This was raised in 1982 to 6,750 cc by fitting the engine from the Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. Twin SU carburettors were fitted. The car had a 4-speed automatic gearbox (from 1979 a 3-speed automatic gearbox with torque converter became standard).

When production ended 374 had been made.

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