To mark 100 years of its Phantom luxury limousine, Rolls-Royce has unveiled a special Centenary Private Collection of the model, describing it as the “most technically extraordinary car ever built.” It will be limited to just 25 units worldwide. 

1. Centenary edition has details showcasing key moments throughout Phantom’s history
2. Special edition Phantom’s exterior comes in exclusive 2-tone paint finish 
3. It has the same V12 petrol engine as the standard Phantom

Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary exterior details 

Comes with a bespoke dual-tone paint and wheel design

The exterior of the Phantom Centenary Private Collection gets a dual-tone black-and-white paint finish inspired by the 1930 Phantom II Continental. The car also gets a gold-flake crystal overpaint applied atop both the black and white paint to create a metallic shimmer effect, a distinct Spirit of Ecstasy and a custom-made design for the wheels. 

For the first time, the ‘RR’ Badge of Honour on the front, rear and sides of the Phantom comes in 24-carat gold and white enamel. Rolls-Royce designer Matt Denton says the design has “a strong reference to Rolls-Royce’s past.”

Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary interior details  

Gets special detailing with historical references to the Phantom’s 100-year journey

This special edition of the Phantom features significant changes to the interior, with the front seats featuring laser-etched artwork based on hand drawings that include the design of a rabbit – a tribute to Roger Rabbit, the codename for the brand’s relaunch in 2003. The headliner features 440,000 stitches depicting moments from the Phantom’s history.

On the dashboard is an ‘Anthology Gallery’ of 50 3D-printed vertical aluminium fins. Each fin comprises sculpted letters readable from both sides, portraying quotes from media acclaim over time.

The rear seats showcase the Phantom throughout its years in three stories, including an image of the Rolls’s Conduit Street showroom, where the first-ever Phantom was launched, and Henry Royce’s oil paintings of southern France. The process uses 45 separate panels precisely aligned to the shape of the seats – described as “inspired by Savile Row tailoring techniques”.

A unique detail is on the door cards, which feature intricate woodwork portraying historic journeys undertaken by the Phantom. The driver’s side door, for example, depicts a 7,242km journey of the first BMW-era Phantom across Australia, while the front passenger door portrays the landscape of Henry Royce’s summer home in West Wittering. These creations include the use of laser etching, 3D marquetry, 3D ink layering and 24-carat gold leafing.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary powertrain details  

Comes only with a twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine

The Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Private Collection will feature the familiar 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine that also does duty in the standard Phantom. The engine, producing 563hp and 900Nm of torque, is mated to an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.

Speaking to Autocar UK, Rolls-Royce CEO Chris Brownridge said, “Phantom has always been a car that people remember. It is the world’s pinnacle luxury product. It has had a remarkable role over the years, with owners including Queen Elizabeth II, 50 Cent and Salvador Dali.”

Julian Jenkins, sales and brand director of Rolls-Royce, said, “The 25 units are already sold globally, many of them to very young clients, which demonstrates the enduring appeal this car has.”

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