Rolls-Royce Phantom I

Rolls-Royce New Phantom
1929 Rolls Royce Phantom Ascot Tourer
Overview
Manufacturer	Rolls-Royce Ltd (UK) Rolls-Royce of America (US)
Also called	40/50 Phantom Phantom I
Production	1925–1931 3,512 produced 2,269 at Derby 1,243 at Springfield
Assembly	United Kingdom: Derby, England United States: Springfield, Massachusetts[1]
Body and chassis
Class	Luxury car
Body style	4-door saloon
Layout	FR layout
Powertrain
Engine	7,668 cc (468 cu in) I6
Transmission	3-speed manual 4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	143+1⁄2 in (3,645 mm) US LWB: 146+1⁄2 in (3,721 mm) UK LWB: 150+1⁄2 in (3,823 mm)
Chronology
Predecessor	Silver Ghost
Successor	Phantom II

The Rolls-Royce Phantom was Rolls-Royce's replacement for the original Silver Ghost. Introduced as the New Phantom in 1925, the Phantom had a larger engine than the Silver Ghost and used pushrod-operated overhead valves instead of the Silver Ghost's side valves.

The Phantom was built in Derby, England, and Springfield, Massachusetts, in the United States. There were several differences in specification between the English and American Phantoms.

The Phantom was replaced by the Phantom II in 1929. The designation Phantom I was never used by Rolls-Royce; it is a construct of enthusiasts applied to help distinguish it from other generations with the same model name.