
The second-newest Rolls Royce, the Phantom Drophead Coupe, nevertheless sticks with tradition. For one, it uses rear-hinged suicide doors, and a 6.75 liter V12 to move its near 3-ton bulk around that harkens back to a time when fuel economy and emissions weren’t issues. The teak rear deck symbolizes the kind of old-world craftsmanship that isn’t found anywhere else in today’s automotive landscape.
The aluminum engine is good for lots of power, and features a Bugatti Veyron-like Power Reserve percentage dial. No all-wheel drive gadgetry here either, as power gets to the ground the old-fashioned way: through the rear wheels, and thanks...