Rolls Royce Phantom II (1929 - 1936)
 

The Rolls-Royce Phantom II was the last of the great six cylinder cars whose development from first draft to completion had entirely been supervised by F. Henry Royce himself. Incorporating radical design changes from its predecessor, the Phantom I, the new car took the company into the new decade. When launched in 1929 it impressed in surpassing in every facet of design excellence and manufacturing technique even the Silver Ghost. The engine and gearbox were in unit construction. The rear springs were now underslung, replacing the previously used cantilever suspension thus enhancing to mount most elegant bodies of lower overall appearance. The front axle had been designed to provide ultimate stability in braking at speed. As a more sporty version to be fitted with particularly light coachwork the Rolls-Royce Phantom II Continental distinguished itself from the basic model. 1680 Phamtom IIs were built. Wheelbase 3658 mm 144 in   Track front 1524 mm 60 in   rear 1867 mm 73.5 in   Length 5588 mm 220 in   Width 1524 mm 60 in   engine Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Type S-6 OHV 12 valves total 2 valves per cylinder Main bearings 7 Bore × stroke 108.00mm × 140.00mm 4.25 in × 5.51 in Bore/Stroke ratio 0.77 Displacement 7668 cc (467.93 cu in) Unitary capacity 1278 cc/cylinder Compression ratio 5.28:1 Fuel system 1 R-R carb Aspiration Normal Max. output 121.7 PS (120.0 bhp) (89.5 kW) @3000 rpm Coolant Water Specific output 15.6 bhp/litre 0.26 bhp/cu in 0-50mph (80 km/h) 14.50s Top speed 135 km/h chassis Engine location Front Engine alignment Longitudinal Steering worm & nut Suspension Front LA.SE. Rear LA.SE. Brakes F/R Dr/Dr-S Transmission 4M Drive RWD Top gear ratio 1.00