Rolls-Royce Phantom VI

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	Based on the [[Rolls-Royce Phantom V|Phantom V]], the Phantom VI had a re-styled fascia (dashboard) and was powered by an engine derived from the current [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]. Most of the coachwork was created by [[Mulliner Park Ward]], usually in [[limousine]]s form, though a few [[landaulette]]s were made. At least two [[convertible car|convertibles]] were built, one with two doors and the other with four, both by [[Pietro Frua|Frua]] of Italy.{{cn|date=March 2016}}		Based on the [[Rolls-Royce Phantom V|Phantom V]], the Phantom VI had a re-styled fascia (dashboard) and was powered by an engine derived from the current [[Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow]]. Most of the coachwork was created by [[Mulliner Park Ward]], usually in [[limousine]]s form, though a few [[landaulette]]s were made. At least two [[convertible car|convertibles]] were built, one with two doors and the other with four, both by [[Pietro Frua|Frua]] of Italy.{{cn|date=March 2016}}
−	The Phantom VI was the last Rolls-Royce with a [[Vehicle_frame#Ladder_frame|separate chassis]]. It featured coil springs in front, [[Leaf spring|leaf springs]] and [[Beam axle|live axle]] in rear, and [[Drum brake|drum brakes]] on all four wheels. The car was powered by a twin [[SU carburetor|SU carburettors]] {{convert|6230|cc|CID|abbr=on|lk=on}} 90 degree V8 with a bore of {{convert|104|mm|in|abbr=on}} and stroke of {{convert|91.5|mm|in|abbr=on}}, coupled to a 4-speed [[automatic gearbox]]. In a 1979 upgrade, engine capacity was increased to {{convert|6750|cc|CID|abbr=on}}, a 3-speed automatic gearbox with torque converter was substituted, and separate front and rear air conditioning units were provided.<ref name=Autocar197101>{{cite journal| journal = [[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] |volume = 134 (nbr 3904) | authorlink =Peter Garnier (Ed)|title =Used Car Test: Rolls-Royce Phantom V|pages = 47–49| date = 21 January 1971}}</ref> Inclusion of the engine from the [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit]] in 1982 increased engine displacement once more, to 6,750&nbsp;cc.	+	The Phantom VI was the last Rolls-Royce with a [[Vehicle_frame#Ladder_frame|separate chassis]]. It featured coil springs in front, [[Leaf spring|leaf springs]] and [[Beam axle|live axle]] in rear, and [[Drum brake|drum brakes]] on all four wheels. The car was powered by a {{convert|6230|cc|CID|abbr=on|lk=on}} 90 degree V8 with a bore of {{convert|104|mm|in|abbr=on}} and stroke of {{convert|91.5|mm|in|abbr=on}} with twin [[SU carburetor|SU carburettors]], coupled to a 4-speed [[automatic gearbox]]. In a 1979 upgrade, engine capacity was increased to {{convert|6750|cc|CID|abbr=on}}, a 3-speed automatic gearbox with torque converter was substituted, and separate front and rear air conditioning units were provided.<ref name=Autocar197101>{{cite journal| journal = [[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] |volume = 134 (nbr 3904) | authorlink =Peter Garnier (Ed)|title =Used Car Test: Rolls-Royce Phantom V|pages = 47–49| date = 21 January 1971}}</ref> Inclusion of the engine from the [[Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit]] in 1982 increased engine displacement once more, to 6,750&nbsp;cc.
	A total of 374 Phantom VIs were made.{{cn|date=March 2016}} Unlike the [[Rolls-Royce Phantom V]], they were never sold in the [[United States]], due to [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] and [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]] design legislation.		A total of 374 Phantom VIs were made.{{cn|date=March 2016}} Unlike the [[Rolls-Royce Phantom V]], they were never sold in the [[United States]], due to [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] and [[National Highway Traffic Safety Administration]] design legislation.