2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe
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- Photo: Rolls-Royce Phantom Parked in Front of 1st Terminal, Taipei Songshan Airport 20151107 by 玄史生, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe is a 453-hp 6.8-liter V12 coupe with a 6-speed zf 6hp32 automatic, shift-by-wire and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 453 horsepower and 531 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 11 mpg city and 18 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The Phantom measures 220.8 inches long on a 130.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,710 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | N73B68 naturally aspirated 60-degree V12, DOHC, VVT and VVL |
| Displacement | 6.75 L |
| Horsepower | 453 hp |
| Torque | 531 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, VVT and VVL |
| Bore and Stroke | 92.0 x 84.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (SIDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed ZF 6HP32 automatic, shift-by-wire |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 11 MPG |
| Highway | 18 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Gasoline |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double wishbone, self-levelling air springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link, self-levelling air springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Two-piston alloy, with ABS |
| Front Brake Disc | 14.7 in (374 mm) ventilated |
| Rear Brake Disc | 14.5 in (370 mm) ventilated |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 21 in |
| Wheels Rear | 21 in |
| Tires Front | P255/50R21 |
| Tires Rear | P285/45R21 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 220.8 in |
| Width | 78.2 in |
| Height | 62.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 130.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 5,710 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Rolls-Royce PHANTOM. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 1, 2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
ROLLS-ROYCE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003-2010 PHANTOM, MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 PHANTOM DROPHEAD COUPE, AND MODEL YEAR 2008-2010 PHANTOM COUPE VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Consequence: POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: ROLLS-ROYCE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROLLS-ROYCE AT 1-877-877-3735.
NHTSA campaign 10V447000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2009 Rolls-Royce PHANTOM
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Rolls-Royce PHANTOM. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.