Rolls-Royce Orange County HQ

Bidding Adieu to the PHANTOM
The signature Rolls-Royce, the essence of the marque. With its powerful stance, iconic proportions and state-of-the-art technology, Phantom is a timeless
interpretation of the modern luxury motor car. The Spirit of Ecstasy leads the way – with a sense of purpose and presence.
Sixty pairs of highly skilled hands. That’s the level of artisanship that goes into building every Phantom at the Home of Rolls-Royce. Each detail matters – the five
coats of paint on the bodyshell, the bookmatched veneers and the hand-stitched leatherwork. Perfection is our benchmark. It takes seven days and five coats of
paint and high-gloss clear lacquer to create a flawless, mirror-like finish on a Rolls-Royce motor car. Then the bodyshell is meticulously polished by hand for over
five hours. Attention to detail – it’s what we’re famed for.
Meanwhile, the wood craftspeople spend up to a month shaping, sanding, lacquering and hand-polishing up to 42 separate wood parts that will furnish the
interior. In Phantom, burr veneers are bookmatched by eye to create a symmetrical mirror image of the grain through the centre of the dashboard. Aligning the
edges is an intricate process: the skill lies in being able to visualise the complete symmetry of the whole piece.
Inside the Leathershop, the upholstery for the interior gradually takes shape. The leather specialists use a traditional tool called a fishbone to fashion the leather
by hand. Up to 450 individual pieces are cut, hand-stitched and fitted in a Phantom by the most talented of craftspeople. When craftsmanship looks that good,
it deserves a signature – that’s why the leather is personally signed by our artisans.
It’s the rare sense of scale that defines Phantom and provides such a commanding presence. The wheel proportions and features such as the rear coach doors,
Pantheon grille and Spirit of Ecstasy, are all paramount to the Phantom DNA. The classic 2:1 proportions of the wheel-to-body height ratio are immediately
apparent. Creating a powerful stance that is heightened by the long wheelbase and bonnet, short front overhangs and deep C-pillars. The elevated body and
rear coach doors make entry and exit effortlessly graceful. The curve of the roofline and sweep of the waftability line give the impression of light acceleration
even at a standstill. And the Spirit of Ecstasy, which can be requested in stainless steel, solid silver, gold-plate or uplit, gracefully adorns every bonnet and boldly
announces your arrival. Phantom is a magnet for attention.
Phantom’s unique, advanced aluminium spaceframe is hand-welded from over 500 separate parts, making it incredibly lightweight and strong. The state-of-the-art
suspension technologies create the air-cushioned ‘magic carpet ride’ unique to Rolls-Royce.
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