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Rolls-Royce Phantom

The flagship, and the car whose air suspension and rear comfort systems account for most of what it stores. Its powertrain is BMW-derived throughout; what is not shared is the body electronics, which are specific and sparsely documented — so establishing whether a fault is powertrain or body decides whether the wider information applies at all.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom
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Generations

  • Seventh generation 2003–2016

    BMW-derived powertrain with body electronics that are specific and sparsely documented — establish which half a fault belongs to.

    Body styles
    Sedan · Coupé · Convertible
    Platform
    Rolls-Royce RR01
    Engines
    • 6.75 V12 — petrol · BMW N73
    Transmissions
    6-speed automatic · 8-speed automatic
    Drivetrain
    Rear-wheel drive
  • Eighth generation 2017–present

    The aluminium Architecture of Luxury, shared with the current Ghost and Cullinan.

    Body styles
    Sedan
    Platform
    Rolls-Royce Architecture of Luxury
    Engines
    • 6.75 twin-turbo V12 — N74B68 · petrol · 420 kW (563 hp) · 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) · BMW N74
    Transmissions
    8-speed automatic
    Drivetrain
    Rear-wheel drive

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