Phantom [Official] Rolls-Royce Phantom (VIII)

[SDNR]

Maybe but from the top of my head it was only the V12 which spearheaded the RR phantom whereas MB had many novelties on the (Grand Mercedes) 770's such as sophisticated transmission, supercharged engine and vaccum assisted brakes to name a few..so it was more or less neck to neck back then whereas that is no longer the case today..

Oh absolutely true. In fact, the Phantom III (from the 1930s) had reliability problems at first which slightly damaged the image of Rolls-Royce for a while. After World War 2, Rolls-Royce became more known for luxury and less regarded for its engineering innovation. It's sad really because Henry Royce was an engineering genius ....and his technical brilliance was what made the brand famous in the first place. Many people don't appreciate that today.

Of course, the Rolls-Royce company is still in business, it is a massive company that makes power staions and aircraft engines - as we know, BMW only owns the rights to use the name for cars.

 

[AndreB]

With the current approach Mercedes Benz will never be able to top Rolls-Royce...

Now-days MB is driven by margins, cost cutting, marketing tricks and rebadging, it isn't what it used to be. There is no leather anymore on standard MB doors like on my girlfriend 2006 CLK.

This new Phantom is the top!

 

[Merc1]

I can't wait to see the press drives. Its going to be quite the event.

M

 

[slicknick]

 

[Serpens]

With the current approach Mercedes Benz will never be able to top Rolls-Royce...

Now-days MB is driven by margins, cost cutting, marketing tricks and rebadging, it isn't what it used to be. There is no leather anymore on standard MB doors like on my girlfriend 2006 CLK.

This new Phantom is the top!

Way to pick a Benz from the era in which Benz interiors were at their cheapest. FYI- thats not real leather on those doors if she in fact has a "standard" CLK.

 

[Serpens]

I can't wait to see the press drives. Its going to be quite the event.

M

Same! It will be quite grand.

 

[Gianclaudio]

MB had arguably more brand cachet than RR it was the in the 30's,

The W126 was at least on par on desiderability and cachet with Rolls on the 80's, IMHO.

 

[sako97]

The W126 was at least on par on desiderability and cachet with Rolls on the 80's, IMHO.

But RR was at a low in the 80's, unless you went the coach-built route (Hooper & Co.) for a more unique look and better quality parts. Whereas the W126 was the emblematic luxury saloon of the 80's.

I fondly remember Hooper & Co. Rolls-Royces being quite popular in London and New York in the 80's. Slightly sporty body kits, wired wheels, or colour-keyed hubcaps.

Period-specific photos of Hooper & Co. Rolls-Royces:

Colour-keyed hubcaps are available on modern RRs, but will wired wheels make a comeback?

 

[Merc1]

Well:

BMW 750iL vs. Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, Lexus LS400, Bentley Turbo R – Archived Comparison Test – Car and Driver


The W126 was a better car from an engineering standpoint.


Now that the Germans own these British brands, their engineering is first rate now.

M

 

[sako97]

new, new

 

[Serpens]

Hmm. I think I prefer the interior of this car in warmer color schemes. I wish those pictures weren't so edited.

 

[sako97]

Interior pictures are in black and white.

 

[slicknick]

Those details though...

 

[SDNR]

The W126 was at least on par on desiderability and cachet with Rolls on the 80's, IMHO.

The problem for *Vickers-era Rolls-Royce and Bentley was never quality issues, they were still very well built (although some minor details occasionally suggested cost-cutting) , they were falling behind technically. Vickers just didn't have the finance to keep up with Mercedes engineers. People talk about the low sales figures of Maybach - they should take a look at the sales figures for Rolls-Royce and Bentley in the '80s and '90s.


*Vickers plc was the company that owned Rolls-Royce and Bentley from 1973 to 1998

 

[slicknick]

Bit of a silly question btw, but anyone here know if Rolls offer a tablet with this car, much like the Mulsanne, the 7er or the new A8? (Probably not,I'm guessing?)

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Hmm.. I was hoping for a completely different design and a different name. Looks like a mega Ghost. I guess if the rich are happy, then that's all that matters.

 

[SCOTT27]

Bit of a silly question btw, but anyone here know if Rolls offer a tablet with this car, much like the Mulsanne, the 7er or the new A8? (Probably not,I'm guessing?)

Where would we put the crystal glasses and Champagne? Darling.

 

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[slicknick]

Where would we put the crystal glasses and Champagne? Darling.

Amen to that Not to mention, I honestly believe those tablets are a bit of gimmick, especially when all the modern luxury cars come with 2 high-res infotainment screens at the back, no?