The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is a long name for what is an eagerly-awaited car from the Goodwood factory. From the outset the goal was clear — to create an opulent automobile for those occasions when no other car will do. The Phantom Drophead Coupe is unmistakably a Rolls from any angle, with the proud Corinthian grille and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot adorning the never-ending bonnet. But these timeless elements have been re-styled to complement the modern approach the company has made with this car . Built on a high-tech aluminium spaceframe, the Drophead is a completely new car and not just a Phantom with a folding top. The chunky aluminium A-pillars add both form and function to this automobile, and the car is 225mm shorter than its saloon sibling.
Powered by the same 6.75-litre naturally-aspirated V12 which powers the saloon, the Drophead Coupe accelerates to 100kph in less than six seconds and on to an electronically-limited top speed of 240kph.
Colin Kelly, regional director Asia Pacific for Rolls-Royce was present at the car’s Indian launch, and stresses that India is a significant market for the marque. “With the Drophead Coupe, we want to drive the Rolls-Royce brand into the next decade. Twenty cars are slated to be sold in the Asia-Pacific region, of which a significant number will be sold and buy new cars in india.”
The Drophead is infinitely customisable, including an optional brushed steel bonnet. Rolls-Royce insists that no two cars will be alike. Considering the Rs 5 crore-plus price tag, that is the least customers can expect!
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