Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase is the long version of the seventh-generation Phantom saloon, announced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in March 2005 at the Geneva motor show, about two years after the standard car appeared. An extra 250 mm was added behind the B-pillar to give the rear passengers more room, and the rear coach doors open to 80 degrees. Rolls-Royce built the extra length by using longer aluminium extrusions in the space frame instead of cutting and welding the body, so the car keeps the torsional rigidity of the standard Phantom. Only the aluminium roof and rear door panels are new, the extra weight is 75 kg, and the other major chassis and drivetrain parts are shared with the standard car. Chief designer Ian Cameron was responsible for its look. Buyers could specify fittings such as fridges, drinks cabinets and a division wall for rear-seat privacy. It was hand-built at Goodwood.