2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom Base
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- Photo: 2023-04 BMW Welt RR-Phantom-Extended by Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2023-04 BMW Welt Description RR-Phantom-Extended by Wikisympathisant, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom Base is a 563-hp 6.8-liter twin-turbocharged V12 with an 8-speed zf 8hp automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $458,000 MSRP and is rated at 14 mpg combined.
It makes 563 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 664 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 12 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (14 mpg combined).
The Phantom measures 227.2 inches long on a 139.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 5,644 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $458,000 |
| MSRP with Destination | $460,750 |
| Destination Charge | $2,750 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | N74B68 twin-turbocharged V12, DOHC |
| Displacement | 6.75 L |
| Horsepower | 563 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 664 lb-ft |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (SIDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 12 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 14 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 23.8 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 22 in |
| Wheels Rear | 22 in |
| Tires Front | P255/45R22 |
| Tires Rear | P255/45R22 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 227.2 in |
| Width | 79.4 in |
| Height | 64.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 139.8 in |
| Front Track | 66.4 in |
| Rear Track | 66 in |
| Cargo Volume | 19 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 5,644 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 41.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.5 in |
| Legroom Front | 41 in |
| Legroom Rear | 43.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2021 Rolls-Royce Phantom 4 DR RWD).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2021 Rolls-Royce PHANTOM. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Nov 3, 2021 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Ltd. (Rolls-Royce) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom vehicles. The Central Information Display may not raise to the correct position, resulting in a rearview camera image that is partially blocked from view.
Consequence: A partially blocked rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 28, 2021. Owners may contact Rolls Royce customer service at 1-877-877-3735.
NHTSA campaign 21V855000
Jul 21, 2021 · SEAT BELTS
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i xDrive, M235i xDrive), M2 Competition Coupe, 330i, 330i xDrive, M340i, M340i xDrive, M3, M3 Competition, 530i, 530i xDrive, 540i, 540i xDrive, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, CooperS, JCW), X2 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i, X2 M35i, Z4 sDrive30i, Z4 M40i, MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE), MINI Convertible (Cooper, Cooper S, JCW), MINI Clubman (Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW), MINI Countryman (Cooper, Cooper All4, Cooper S, Cooper S All4, JCW All4), Rolls Royce Ghost, MINI Countryman (Cooper S E All4), Rolls Royce Phantom, Rolls Royce Cullinan, and Toyota Supra vehicles. The passenger seat belt Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) may deactivate early, before the webbing fully retracts. As such, these assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence: During a crash, a seat belt retractor that does not function as intended increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractors (including the seat belts) and, if necessary, replace the retractors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417; 1-866-825-1525 (MINI); 1-877-877-3735 (Rolls Royce); and 1-888-270-9371 (Toyota).
NHTSA campaign 21V554000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2021 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.