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Rolls-Royce is testing the prototype of the upcoming Phantom in winter conditions and we have fresh spyshots to prove it.
Unlike the previous mule spotted by our spy photographers, the car in the photo gallery of this article features a set of sensors on its roof. The ensemble is encased in a round item, securely placed on the body.
Most likely, it houses a set of temperature sensors, along with other measuring equipment. Naturally, the prototype in the photo gallery is being tested in winter conditions, as you can observe.
As the previous set of spyshots revealed, Rolls-Royce is not going to change the design of the Phantom significantly with the new generation. Instead, the luxury carmaker is going to make an evolution of the shapes found on the current-generation Phantom.
We already know that Rolls-Royce will employ a lighter platform for the upcoming Phantom, made entirely of aluminum. The space frame architecture used by the brand’s flagship sedan will bring a significant reduction in weight, along with performance and fuel economy enhancements.
The new technical platform developed by Rolls-Royce is going to be shared with the company’s first SUV, currently referred to as Project Cullinan. Until the Cullinan comes to market, the Phantom will be the first to receive the new technical platform developed by the British brand.
The new Rolls-Royce will continue to use a V12 engine with significant power and loads of torque. Naturally, the car will feature the latest tech developments of parent company BMW. We do not know if the British luxury carmaker will employ the key technology launched on the current-generation 7 Series, but we’ll find out more in 2017, when this car comes to market.
The smart key of the 7 Series is offered as optional equipment and can command the vehicle into and out of a tight parking spot. Since Rolls-Royce is all about top-notch equipment and materials, and the technology exists in the BMW Group parts bin, there’s no reason for it not to be compatible with the next Phantom. However, the British brand’s philosophy might have a word in this and prevent the engineers from offering such a feature. Meanwhile, Tesla allows owners to “summon” their cars, so why couldn’t you do that with a Rolls-Royce?
Most likely, it houses a set of temperature sensors, along with other measuring equipment. Naturally, the prototype in the photo gallery is being tested in winter conditions, as you can observe.
As the previous set of spyshots revealed, Rolls-Royce is not going to change the design of the Phantom significantly with the new generation. Instead, the luxury carmaker is going to make an evolution of the shapes found on the current-generation Phantom.
We already know that Rolls-Royce will employ a lighter platform for the upcoming Phantom, made entirely of aluminum. The space frame architecture used by the brand’s flagship sedan will bring a significant reduction in weight, along with performance and fuel economy enhancements.
The new technical platform developed by Rolls-Royce is going to be shared with the company’s first SUV, currently referred to as Project Cullinan. Until the Cullinan comes to market, the Phantom will be the first to receive the new technical platform developed by the British brand.
The new Rolls-Royce will continue to use a V12 engine with significant power and loads of torque. Naturally, the car will feature the latest tech developments of parent company BMW. We do not know if the British luxury carmaker will employ the key technology launched on the current-generation 7 Series, but we’ll find out more in 2017, when this car comes to market.
The smart key of the 7 Series is offered as optional equipment and can command the vehicle into and out of a tight parking spot. Since Rolls-Royce is all about top-notch equipment and materials, and the technology exists in the BMW Group parts bin, there’s no reason for it not to be compatible with the next Phantom. However, the British brand’s philosophy might have a word in this and prevent the engineers from offering such a feature. Meanwhile, Tesla allows owners to “summon” their cars, so why couldn’t you do that with a Rolls-Royce?
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