2018款劳斯莱斯幻影图片和更多细节近日曝光，这款全尺寸豪华车更像是一辆改款车而非全新车型。车头可以看到更细窄前大灯和环绕的LED日间行驶灯，中间是格栅和车标。值得一提的是，前大灯采用了宝马的激光照明技术，有效照射距离达到600米。在上一款幻影设置雾灯的位置上，新车采用的是横置进气口，它为车辆搭载的6.75升V12引擎输送了更多气流。这台双涡轮引擎外观看起来是全新的，其最大功率563马力，扭矩663磅-英尺（约合899牛米）。与引擎搭配的是ZF提供的八速自动变速器和后轮驱动，这台变速器也取自宝马7系。通过利用卫星导航技术，这台变速器能在车辆接近前方拐弯处时提起决定换挡最佳时机，虽然对于追求运动特性的消费者算不上好事，但有助于提升燃油经济性。新车的车辆内装也进行了多项升级，车内时钟位置改变，信息娱乐系统采用了最新一代iDrive，数字仪表群包括三个仪表。新款幻影也是技术含量最高的车型，它配备夜视系统，主动巡航控制包括撞击和行人警示系统，此外还有抬头显示器，Wi-Fi热点和四摄像头全景影像系统。
Leaked: 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII Has Laser Headlights
The leaked photos of the Phantom VIII, coming courtesy of Worldscoop forum member Quirky, depict a full-size luxobarge that appears to be more of a facelift than an all-new model. Slimmer headlights with ringed LED daytime running lights flank the trademark front grille, but beauty isn’t only skin deep. The headlamps house laser light technology from BMW, and Rolls-Royce is adamant the laser beams are effective to 600 meters.
In the area where the fog lights of the Phantom VII were located, the Phantom VIII has horizontal air intakes designed to feed air into the intercoolers of the 6.75-liter V12. The twin-turbo engine is “all-new” apparently, and it develops 563 horsepower and 663 pound-feet of torque.
A ZF-developed eight-speed automatic sends power exclusively to the rear wheels, and the transmission is remarkably similar to the cog-swapper in the BMW 7 Series. By using satellite navigation, the ZF 8HP determines when the time is right to shift a gear in preparation for the next corner. Bear in mind it’s not a sporty thing, but a fuel efficiency-minded foible.
Hoping inside won’t surprise you either, with the Phantom VIII priding itself on few differences compared to its venerable predecessor. The clock isn’t where it’s supposed to be, the infotainment system is the latest iDrive with the Rolls-Royce touch, and the digital instrument cluster features three gauges.
Beyond the obvious opulence of the best name in the ultra-luxury business, Rolls-Royce made sure the eighth-generation Phantom is the most technologized Phantom yet. Night Vision is on the menu, as are Active Cruise Control with collision and pedestrian warning, color head-up display, Wi-Fi hotspot, and a Panoramic View four-camera system.