We don’t stumble upon a tuned Rolls-Royce Phantom every
day and there’s a pretty good reason for that.
Why would anyone want to modify a car widely considered to be the most
luxurious and refined money can buy? Sure, customers can have it tailored to
their exact specifications by Rolls-Royce Bespoke but few owners go beyond that
and have it modified by some tuner.
Spofec has just released
styling and performance modifications claimed to “refine” the Rolls-Royce
Phantom. As the photos can reveal, the German aftermarket specialist focused on
giving the big limousine a sportier appearance.
Highlights include the custom-tailored Spofec SP2 24-inch
alloys developed in cooperation with U.S. specialist Vossen, as well as carbon
bodywork components. The aero kit consists of a front fascia that replaces the
production bumper entirely and integrates a spoiler for a more aggressive face.
Spofec claims the element also reduces front-axle lift at high speeds. The
tuner also fits rocker panels with raised flaps near the front wheel arches
that help give the car a lower visual stance. Additionally, the front fenders
feature attachments framing the brand logos.
At the rear, the fascia is also designed as a single
piece and includes a spoiler lip on the trunk which is said to contribute to an
optimal aerodynamic balance. As for the 10Jx24 wheels, they are shod with
295/30 R 24 tires and come in a choice of 72 different colors, available with a
brushed or polished surface finish.
The Phantom’s driving dynamics have been improved as well
courtesy of a 40-mm lower suspension setup. Spofec engineers developed
a special control module for the adaptive air suspension that lowers the ride
height at speeds up to 140 km/h. Beyond that speed, the ride height
automatically reverts to the original settings.
Topping it all off is a power kit that takes the
6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 engine to 685 PS and 1,010 Nm of
torque. Those are increases of 114 PS and 110 Nm over the
stock motor, enabling the palatial Rolls-Royce Phantom to sprint from 0 to 100
km/h in just 5.0 seconds (5.1 seconds for the EWB version). The top
speed remains electronically limited to 250 km/h.
