We can live with the subtle body kit, but does a Phantom really need more power and lowered suspension?
Novitec's Spofec division has revealed new upgrades for the Rolls-Royce Phantom, arguably the world's finest luxury car. But how do you improve upon perfection? If you're Novitec, you add a body kit, 24-inch wheels, and even more power.
Let's start with the performance upgrades. The near-silent 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 has received a plug-and-play N-Tronic control model with custom mapping for the ignition and injection. Together with the modified boost pressure control, total outputs have been boosted to a healthy 676 horsepower and 745 lb-ft of torque.
As a result, the big Roller can hit 62 mph in just five seconds, which is impressive, but we can't help but wonder if any of this is necessary. The average Rolls-Royce driver has a fleet of cars (including sports and supercars), so why would you need improved performance? The Phantom is all about hushed progress, not outright performance. The chauffeur will probably appreciate more horses to play with, though.
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Perhaps the exterior enhancements are more worthwhile. Many have tried and failed to improve the Phantom's styling. As far as imposing luxury cars go, the Roller is superb. It's stately, with zero sporting pretensions. It knows what it is, and that is an extremely expensive expression of excellence.
Novitec hasn't done a bad job, managing to keep things relatively subtle. Aerodynamically enhanced exterior parts lend this manor house on wheels some aggression. Take, for example, the Spofec front fascia with its integrated spoiler. Not only does it give the Phantom more presence, but it actually reduces front-axle lift, too. The rear bumper has also been replaced by a Spofec-designed item and can be paired with a decidedly un-Rolls-Royce-like trunk lid spoiler.
The wheels, however, are gorgeous and suit the big Brit's persona to the tee. These SP3 wheels, developed in conjunction with Vossen, are 24 inches in size and molded out of a single piece of aluminum.
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If the polished and brushed finish shown here isn't to your liking, Spofec offers a grand total of 72 colors to choose from.
The tuner has also lowered the vehicle by approximately 1.57 inches. Spofec designed a custom control module that works with the Phantom's air suspension system. We're guessing the average person wouldn't be able to tell that the ride has been compromised, but again, we don't see the logic in trading comfort for aesthetics – especially on a Rolls-Royce.
Inside, the high-end interior can't be faulted. Spofec hasn't made any interior upgrades but has specified this particular example with black leather and red piping and gorgeous wood trim inlays with metal flakes. As for pricing, if you have to ask…
This isn't the first Rolls tuned by Spofec. Previously, the Novitec division has turned its attention to the new Ghost (giving it 676 horses, too) and even fitted the Wraith Black Badge with a widebody kit.
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