The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a full-size car built from 2004 to 2026 over 3 generations. Between 2004 and 2026 it grew 14 cm longer and gained 142 kg. Engines offered: V8. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Phantom is
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a full-size car that Rolls-Royce built from 2004 to 2026 — 23 model years. Our measurements put it at 3 generations, the current one starting in 2020. It has been offered with V8 power. Its closest siblings in the Rolls-Royce range: Ghost, Silver Spur, Park Ward.
Phantom generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Phantom's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Phantom that gives 3 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2011 | 583 cm | - | 2530 kg | - | - |
| 2012-2019 | 573 cm | 345 cm | 2625 kg | -10 cm | +95 kg |
| 2020-2026 | 597 cm | 370 cm | 2672 kg | +24 cm | +47 kg |
Between 2004 and 2026 the Phantom gained 14 cm in length (+2.4%) and 142 kg in weight (+5.6%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Phantom that is 142 kg against 14 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Rolls-Royce Phantom tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Phantom owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Rolls-Royce Phantom have? Power & range
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is offered with 1 powertrain — 6.7L 12-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Rolls-Royce Phantom, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V8 | 6.7L · 12-cyl | Automatic (S8) | RWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Phantom by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Phantom | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 21 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 3 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Rolls-Royce Phantom?
The Phantom is a full-size car, built from 2004 to 2026 across 3 generations. Engines offered: V8.
How many generations does the Phantom have?
3 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2020. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Phantom grew 14 cm longer and gained 142 kg.
What is the Rolls-Royce Phantom warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Phantom reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Phantom?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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