Rolls-Royce Phantom I

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.

For a list of all Rolls-Royce Phantom generations, see Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Rolls-Royce New Phantom
Springfield MA Phantom limousine 1927
Overview
ManufacturerRolls-Royce Ltd (UK)
Rolls-Royce of America (US)
Also called40/50 Phantom Phantom I
Production1925–1931
3,512 produced
  • 2,269 at Derby
  • 1,243 at Springfield
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: Derby, England
United States: Springfield, Massachusetts
Body and chassis
ClassLuxury car
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFR layout
Powertrain
Engine7,668 cc (468 cu in) I6
Transmission3-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
PredecessorSilver Ghost
SuccessorPhantom II

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.

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