Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (07 on) - Review Review by Simon Harris on 06 February 2008 Last Updated: 04 June 2009 As irrelevant as it is, it's impossible not to be charmed by a car like the Phantom Drophead. Based on the Phantom saloon launched in 2003, the Drophead is another bullseye for owners BMW who have perfectly captured the classic Rolls feel but in a thoroughly modern package. The production cars are staggeringly close in detail to the 100EX concept car of 2004, right down to the brushed steel bonnet and teak decking. This gargantuan convertible which is shorter than the Phantom saloon but still longer than two Smart ForTwos is surprisingly quick thanks to a powerful BMW-designed V12 but its main forte is cruising along in near silence. You'll need deep pockets to get your hands on one though. It costs more than £300,000 and even at that price there's a lengthy queue. 4.5 out of 5 Other Rolls-Royce reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 4.5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £312,805 - £332,005 View all new prices Used price range: £132,302 - £284,184 View all used prices Get a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (07 on) information pack Next steps Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 1 models like this for sale, starting at £199,990. Find used Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupes for sale Sense of occasion, unrivalled quality, supreme refinement, guaranteed exclusivity Incredibly expensive to buy and run, woeful fuel economy, sheer size As irrelevant as it is, it's impossible not to be charmed by a car like the Phantom Drophead. Based on the Phantom saloon launched in 2003, the Drophead is another bullseye for owners BMW who have perfectly captured the classic Rolls feel but in a thoroughly modern package. The production cars are staggeringly close in detail to the 100EX concept car of 2004, right down to the brushed steel bonnet and teak decking. This gargantuan convertible which is shorter than the Phantom saloon but still longer than two Smart ForTwos is surprisingly quick thanks to a powerful BMW-designed V12 but its main forte is cruising along in near silence. You'll need deep pockets to get your hands on one though. It costs more than £300,000 and even at that price there's a lengthy queue. Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"Rolls Royce used to describe the output of its V8 engines as 'adequate', but the Phantom’s..." Handling 4 out of 5"It's difficult to think of many convertible cars being offered today without sporting pretensions,..." Comfort Comfort 4.5 out of 5"Is there a more comfortable place to spend time while on the move? Possibly only the interior of the..." Practicality 2 out of 5"Any car that's nearly six metres long but which is beaten hollow for boot space by a Honda Jazz is..." Equipment 4 out of 5"If you can think of it, chances are it's on the Phantom Drophead's list of standard kit. Satellite..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"Life aboard the Phantom Drophead is unlike that in any other car. You only need to look at the..." Costs Running costs 1 out of 5"You don't splash out on a £300,000 convertible and then fret over whether you can afford the..." Green credentials 0.5 out of 5"With a theoretical average of 18mpg and carbon dioxide emissions of 377g/km, the Drophead Coupe..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"Although tests have proven that bigger isn't always better when it comes to safety, the Rolls is..." Reliability 4 out of 5"It might well be badged a Rolls, but the engineering know-how and componentry is all BMW’s work so..." Buying & Selling Buying new 1 out of 5"If you're buying new, it's unlikely you'll be buying a standard car. There is a long list of items..." Buying used 2 out of 5"Although rare, these cars will lose thousands of pounds every month. Even if a three-year-old car is..." Selling 4 out of 5"Few cars will match the sense of occasion of a convertible Rolls-Royce, so it's high in the..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Rolls-Royce Phantom cars for sale We have 1 models like this for sale. Find Rolls-Royce Phantom cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures