Rolls-Royce Phantom IV

Rolls-Royce Phantom IV
The first Phantom IV in its first outing as the State Car, carrying Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince Philip from Clarence House to Westminster Abbey to present the Maundy Money on 10 April 1952
Overview
ManufacturerRolls-Royce Limited
Production1950–1956
18 vehicles
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Belper and Crewe
Body and chassis
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutLongitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
RelatedSilver Wraith
Powertrain
Engine
  • 5.7 L I8 (first 15 vehicles)
  • 6.5 L I8 (final 3 vehicles)
Transmission4-speed manual gearbox
(4-speed automatic gearbox standard from 1954)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,683 mm (145.0 in)
Length5,765.8 mm (227.0 in)
Width1,955.8 mm (77.0 in)
Height1,879.6 mm (74.0 in)
(Data corresponding to the first P. IV varies depending on each unit and/or type of coachwork)
Chronology
PredecessorPhantom III
SuccessorPhantom V

The Rolls-Royce Phantom IV is a British automobile produced by Rolls-Royce.[1] Only eighteen were made between 1950 and 1956, sold only to buyers whom Rolls-Royce considered worthy of the distinction: the British royal family and heads of state. Sixteen are known to still exist in museums as well as in public and private collections.

  1. ^ Roßfeldt, K.-J. (2013). "Rolls-Royce Phantom IV (1950-1956)". Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Retrieved 5 October 2012.