First revealed at the Monterey Car Week earlier this year, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Aviator Collection has just been presented at the Paris Motor Show.
The Aviator Collection is inspired by Charles Stewart Rolls and the Supermarine S.6B award winning seaplane, celebrating Rolls-Royce’s simultaneous world speed records on land, air and in the water. It is finished in Aviator Grey and features a contrasting matt bonnet, window and grille surround.
Inside, the cabin is a blend of wood and metal, similar to the look and feel of a cockpit. The car features an aviation-grade clock from Thommen really which features orange needle tips. The interior trim also features matte-black accents around the gauges.
The leather-lined glove compartment also includes an embossed Charles Rolls quote following his first flight with the Wright Brothers in 1908: The power of flight is as a fresh gift from the Creator, the greatest treasure yet given to man. Charles Rolls was only the second man in Britain to hold a pilot’s license. A centre console chrome plaque describes Rolls simply as Pioneer Aviator complete with signature. Finally, leather floor mats and aluminum cup holders are also distinguishing features.
Under the hood, the Aviator Collection retains the 338kW/720Nm 6.8-liter V12 engine from the standard Phantom Coupe, which launches the 2.5-tonne two-door from 0-100 km/h in 5.8 seconds.
