2015 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Review

    The Rolls-Royce namesake is one of the most prestigious brands in the motoring industry, and has built up a reputation for making the best luxury cars in the world over the past 108 years. In 2002, Volkswagen sold the rights to BMW, who came out with the Phantom sedan a year later. Since then, the Phantom has become the favorite of middle-Eastern oil sheiks, Russian oligarchs, and the Japanese Yakuza (mafia). At launch, it was only offered as a sedan, but in 2005, the extended wheelbase variant was released, and the Coupé and Drophead Coupé were introduced in 2007. 
     Now, jump to 2012, and the Phantom family received a refresh, turning it into the "Phantom Series II." The old circular headlights were replaced by LED squares, a new transmission was offered, and the navigation system was upgraded. The same variants, however, still remain, and are still as luxurious (and pricey) as before. The most expensive model is the Phantom Drophead Coupé, and features a 6.75 liter naturally-aspirated V12, rated at 453 horsepower and 531 pound-feet of torque, 75% of which is available at just 1,000 rpm. The 8-speed automatic is incredibly smooth, and aids the car in completing a 5.5-second 0-60 time. The interior is the center of attention in the Drophead Coupé, featuring butter-soft leather, hand-carved wood veneers, and optional "teak decking" for the rear parcel shelf. 

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