Phantom Silver Honors Silver Ghosts
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Phantom Silver Celebrates the Legacy of Silver Ghosts
Introduction
Rolls-Royce has long been synonymous with luxury and excellence in automotive design. Its storied history began with the collaboration between businessman Charles Rolls and engineer Henry Royce. Their partnership ensured that Rolls' company would exclusively sell Royce's cars, and by 1904, Rolls-Royce made its official debut at the Paris Salon.
Early Innovations
The first vehicle was a modest 10-horsepower, two-cylinder car with a top speed of 39 mph. By 1906, Rolls-Royce had introduced a more advanced model featuring three chassis styles and a six-cylinder engine capable of exceeding 50 mph. The same year, the Pullman by Barker, the first Rolls-Royce with an enclosed backseat, was launched. In 1907, the company solidified its reputation with the Silver Ghost, renowned for its reliability and smooth ride. This model set a world record with a non-stop motor run of 14,371 miles.
The Silver Ghost Legacy
The Silver Ghost achieved fame by winning a gold medal in the 1907 Scottish Reliability Run, praised for its hill-climbing prowess and reliability. Produced from 1907 to 1925, the Silver Ghost became legendary, with many of the 6,000 units still operational today. Rolls-Royce's commitment to quality was unparalleled, a claim few manufacturers today could confidently make about their own vehicles lasting a century.
Phantom Silver: A Tribute
To mark the 100th anniversary of the Silver Ghost, Rolls-Royce introduced 25 Phantom Silvers. These cars boast a bespoke Metallic Ghost Silver paint and interiors furnished in rose leaf or crème light leather. Luxurious touches like the "RR" logo embroidered on piping and headrests, and eco-friendly Santos Palisander rosewood throughout the cabin, elevate the experience. Each vehicle includes a presentation box containing the key, two solid silver key fobs, and a specially commissioned Conway Stewart fountain pen.
Performance and Features
Under the hood, the Phantom Silver hosts a fuel-injected V-12 engine with 48 valves, accelerating from zero to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds, with a top speed of 149 mph. A maintenance-free six-speed transmission and speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering ensure a smooth driving experience. The car sits on 21-inch alloy wheels with chrome centers, and the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy grille ornament, made of solid silver, retracts for security.
Conclusion
While Rolls-Royce initially ventured into both automobiles and aero engines, financial challenges led to their separation in 1971. Since 1998, the Rolls-Royce brand has been under the ownership of the BMW Group. Throughout its history, Rolls-Royce has maintained an unmatched reputation for elegance and quality?"a legacy that continues to thrive today with the Phantom Silver, a fitting tribute to the iconic Silver Ghost.
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