Rolls-Royce Phantom Model Years and History

The Rolls-Royce Phantom carries over with minimal changes for 2025.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom carries over into 2022 with minimal changes.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom carries over into 2021 with minimal changes.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom carries over into 2020 with minimal changes. The flagship sedan receives a new optional polished metal fuel filler cap, a new bespoke dash clock, and the option of personalized door panel embroidery.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom carries over into 2019 with minimal changes.

A new Phantom doesn't come along very often, but when it does it's big news. The latest redesign of Rolls-Royce's luxury sedan keeps with tradition by adding evolutionary rather than revolutionary changes to the styling. However underneath the car's skin, it's hiding a ton of new technology, along with a far more modern aluminum chassis and aluminum suspension components. Rolls-Royce have taken this relative lightness and applied it primarily to luxury rather than athleticism, though incidentally, the new car does accelerate more quickly and handle better than the one it replaces. However, the lighter chassis has allowed them to do things like filling the Phantom with nearly 300 lbs worth of sound-deadening, while the lighter suspension components allow for a better controlled ride over bumps, further softening out what was already a serenely controlled ride.

The Rolls Royce Phantom returns virtually the same as the 2015 model year.

The Rolls Royce Phantom returns virtually the same as the 2015 model year.

The 2014 Phantom carries into the new year with almost no changes.

The 2014 Phantom carries into the new year with almost no changes.

The 2013 Phantom has been given a few notable updates for this year. The biggest change is to the automatic transmission, which is now an 8-speed unit, offering improved refinement and fuel economy. There are slight changes to the LED headlights and front bumper and Rolls-Royce's external camera system now comes standard. Other changes include new wheel options and various minor interior trim revisions.

The Phantom line remains unchanged for 2011.

The Phantom line remains unchanged for 2011.

For 2010, Rolls-Royce will introduce no changes to its Phantom sedan, coupe, or drophead coupe.

For 2010, Rolls-Royce will introduce no changes to its Phantom sedan, coupe, or drophead coupe.

For 2009, the Phantom gets several subtle design revisions, including a new front fascia. The grille is a bit more shallow than the previous model, featuring softer corners, and the front bumper also has smoother contours. The interior now employs individually adjustable reclining rear seats in place of last year's bench seat. Additional audio and video inputs have also been added in the rear of the sedan, and several switches have been repositioned. A new coupe model is available as well, sharing some design elements with the recently added Drophead Coupe and bringing the model total to four. The coupe features thin LED turn signals, large round headlamps, a gently raked grille, and an optional brushed steel hood and windshield surround.

2009 marks the premiere year for the Phantom hard-top coupe, the first 2-door hard-top made by Rolls Royce since 1975. The Phantom coupe now comes in both convertible and coupe form. Both vehicles represent the impressive capabilities of one of Europe's premiere luxury car marquees.

For 2008, both the Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase (EWB) models now ride on impressive 21-inch alloy wheels. Otherwise, the model lineup is largely carried over from 2007.

The 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is an all-new, ultra-exclusive, luxurious convertible coupe, mechanically similar to the Phantom sedan but with some standout design features such as rear-hinged doors and a brushed-steel hood.

For 2007, a new Extended Wheelbase (EWB) model joins the standard-length Rolls-Royce Phantom. On both models, there are several newly available colors and surfaces, and auxiliary audio inputs are now offered.