A gentle tap on the electronic throttle brought to life the
massive 6.75 litre-12 cylinder power plant neatly tucked under the bonnet of
the world’s most luxurious hand built sedan; the Rolls Royce Phantom Extended
Wheelbase. In designing the current Phantom, the influence came from Sir Henry
Royce himself: “Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that
exists and make it better. When it doesn’t exist, design it.” From that
challenge, Phantom was born. And the result is the definition of automotive
design and technological perfection. Nigeria’s only accredited Rolls Royce
dealership; Rolls Royce Motor Cars Nigeria organized a Ride and Drive event to enable the
media experience first-hand the true thrill and feel of the Rolls Royce
Phantom, Ghost II and the Wraith.
The average atmospheric temperature on the humid and hot
afternoon within the vicinity of the most expensive residential real estate in
Nigeria hovered around 94 degree F. However, such statistics had no bearing on
the interior conditions of the luxury sedans creating an illusion in my mind
that tomorrow should never come. The cabin of the Phantom boasts of bespoke had
stitched leather, carefully selected veneer, fully stocked hidden refrigerator,
deep lambswool carpets and a host of luxury perks all add up to create an
unmatched presence.
I had to be reminded that other media personnel were ready
to eject me if I spent a second extra on the heavenly seats. My intimate and
personal experience with Rollers also changed my perception about the adaptability
to modern auto trends. The 3D surround camera system ensures that you are in
control of your surroundings. The integrated park assist is flawless. Adaptive
headlamps, blind spot monitoring, multi-contour seats are just a few of
enhanced technology available in the luxury cruiser. Dual WiFi hotspot keeps
you connected while you’re on the move.
The presence of a rotary controller
allows you to access music or directions with just a swipe of your finger. To
make life even easier, voice control is available and enables you change your
destination or call your contacts.
As I eased off on a stretch of road made with interlocking
blocks and a few speed breakers, the unparalleled driving comfort created the
most unique thrill. Thanks to the state-of-the-art suspension technologies which
create the air-cushioned ‘magic carpet-like’ ride unique to Rolls‑Royce.
The Wraith and the Ghost II both share the ride comfort.
While the Ghost brims with innovative technology and unrivalled engineering
boosted by a smooth twin-turbo 6.6-litre V12 engine, the Wraith has a timeless
elegance and purity, allowing you to forge a graceful path through an
ever-changing world at performances rated from 0-60mph in just 4.4 seconds
which is reserved for super sports cars.
Wraith also features one of the most
intelligent drivetrains ever to feature in a Rolls‑Royce motor car.
Satellite-aided transmission uses GPS data and the navigation system to
pre-empt whatever’s around the corner. It then
chooses the right gear and leaves you to enjoy the drive.
The ultimate in auto luxury, performance and standards are
available at the ultra-modern Rolls
Royce Motor Cars Nigeria showroom in Lagos. If you value
the ultimate in driving pleasure, there is by far no other brand than the Rolls
Royce.
Tosan Aduayi is the founder of Trendy Africa Magazine and has been an Auto columnist since 1994
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