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Rolls-Royce
Phantom IV
(1950 - 1956)
Rolls-Royce
Phantom IV, 1952, #4AF18. H.J.Mulliner cabriolet to the order of H.E.
General Franco of Spain. (Photo courtesy Andrew Pastouna)
The most exclusive Rolls-Royce ever was the R-R Phantom IV. Delivery
strictly to heads of states and members of ruling Royal families limited
the production to a mere 18 cars - of which the experimental car later was
reduced to produce. With a powerful 8 cylinder in-line engine fitted into
a strengthened and lengthened Silver Wraith frame the car was capable of
performing from walking pace on ceremonial occasions to a top speed in
excess of what most sports cars of that time could offer. With the
exception of one body by the French firm of Franay the Phantom IVs
received coachwork from either H.J. Mulliner or Hooper.
Technical Data:
8 cylinder in-line engine; cast iron cylinder block, bore x stroke 88.9 x
114.3 mm (3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in), capacity 5,675 cc; aluminium alloy cylinder
head, Stromberg carburettor; single dry plate clutch, 4-speed gearbox (from
1954 4-speed automatic gearbox standard); hypoid bevel final drive;
independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-elliptic rear springs;
drum brakes servo-assisted; wheelbase 3,683 mm (145 in); tyre size 8.00 x
17
Rolls-Royce
Phantom IV, 1954, #4BP5, Hooper State Landaulette just after completion.
Rolls-Royce had kept this car for the exclusive use of the British
Sovereign. In 1959 it was eventually purchased by the Royal Mews. (Photo
courtesy Rolls-Royce Ltd.)
No.
made:
18 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV (including one experimental car) |