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(Fri 06 Apr 07) Rolls-Royce has announced that a new armoured version of the Phantom will be launched.
Engineered to VR7 level, the highest current international protection rating, the Phantom Armoured doesn't look much different from the standard version, both inside and out. The car features high-tech fibre composites and special purpose steel to provide protection for the bodywork, while the glazed area is constructed from sheets of thickened glass. In addition, a polycarbonate layer is fitted to the inside for extra passenger protection. The Phantom's chassis and suspension components have been strengthened to cope with the additional weight of the modifications. However, the powertrain remains unchanged, providing 453bhp. Like all Rolls-Royce models the Phantom Armoured is built at Goodwood, while the armouring process is carried out off-site by an approved coachbuilder.
Customers will be able to order Phantom Armoured from all Rolls-Royce dealers. This new model will be available initially in Europe and the Middle East. |
