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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
Discontinued model
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Specification
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Maximum Power
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Staria130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Staria430 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
Staria2199 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
Staria12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Drophead Coupé132 mm
Staria175 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
6.7 V12
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
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Phantom Drophead Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Staria
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Staria
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Generation
Phantom VII two-door Drophead Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
First generation Staria; completely new platform and design language — not a successor to the H1 in terms of underpinnings or architecture
Facelift History
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Drophead Coupé production ended in 2016.
Launched in SA in 2021 as a full replacement for the H1; no facelift yet in SA
Facelift Launched Since
2012
2021
Facelift Version Ending
2016
Current
Body Style
Convertible
MPV
Model Year
2016
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
MPV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
MPV
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2021
Color Note
Not confirmed
White, Black, Silver, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
2220 kg
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Length
5612 mm
5253 mm
Width
1987 mm
1997 mm
Height
1566 mm
1990 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
3273 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
132 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
132 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
75 l
Boot/Cargo Space
315 l
175 l
Kerb Weight
2630 kg
2220 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
420 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
0 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
4 seats
9 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1026 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
943 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
936 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Engine
6.749-litre V12
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
N73B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
2199 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
338 kW @ 5350 rpm
130 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
430 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
240 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
11.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
128.5 kW/tonne
58.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
273.8 Nm/tonne
193.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
FWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.154
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
8
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
8-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
8-speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission Speeds
8
8
Engine Position
Not confirmed
Front
LSD Available
Not confirmed
No
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
No
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Claimed Mileage
6.76 km/l
12.5 km/l
City Mileage
4.39 km/l
10.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.80 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
75 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
75
Combined Driving Range
540.54 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Not confirmed
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
6.76 km/l
12.5 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Yes
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat brackets
Yes
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre-pressure alert
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Yes
Side Airbags
Front head-thorax airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Yes
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Yes
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Yes
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Yes
Central Locking
Not confirmed
Yes
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Yes
Safety Rating
Not confirmed
Not Rated (SA)
AEB
Not confirmed
No
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Yes
Park Assist
Front/rear parking assistance with multi-view cameras
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
No
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Eco Mode
Not confirmed
Yes
EV Mode
Not confirmed
No
Sport Mode
Not confirmed
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
No
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Front & Rear
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not confirmed
No
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Yes
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Seat Material
Natural-grain leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
Front & 2nd Row
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Power 8-way (Captain)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Power 8-way (Captain)
Seat Trim
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Power 8-way (Captain)
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
No
Steering Type
Not confirmed
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt & Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Not confirmed
3rd Row Fold Flat
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Armrest
Not confirmed
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
Not confirmed
4
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
4 (Front + Rear)
Instrument Cluster Type
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
Not confirmed
4
Door Map Pockets
Not confirmed
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Not confirmed
Manual
Cooled Seats
Not confirmed
No
Fabric Seats
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Headrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Leather Seats
Not confirmed
No
Memory Seats
Not confirmed
No
Rear Headrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Yes
Armrest Rear
Not confirmed
No
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Power 8-way (Captain)
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Panoramic roof windows as a signature feature, captain's chairs in the second row on Premium, 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, distinctive low-mounted dashboard
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Leather
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
4
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
No
Seat Belt Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Seat Fold Type
Not confirmed
3rd Row Fold Flat
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Climate Control
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Four one-touch power windows
All
Keyless Entry
Hands-free entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Yes
Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Electric Tailgate
Power-closing boot lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
AC Type
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Full LED
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not confirmed
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
175 l
Rear Window Defroster
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not confirmed
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
Not confirmed
12V
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not confirmed
No
Boot Opener
Not confirmed
Inside
Climate Zones
Not confirmed
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Door Ajar Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Keyless ignition
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Keyless ignition
Yes
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Front Armrest
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Power Outlet
Not confirmed
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
8
Fuel Lid Opener
Not confirmed
Inside
Glovebox Cooling
Not confirmed
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
Not confirmed
Manual
Headlamp Washer
Not confirmed
No
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Panoramic Roof
Not Applicable
No
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Not confirmed
Yes
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Yes
Rear Defogger
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
3rd Row Fold Flat
Rear Wing
Not confirmed
Yes
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Type
Not confirmed
Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not confirmed
Yes
Service Reminder
Not confirmed
Yes
Spare Wheel
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Size
Steering Mounted Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Tachometer
Not confirmed
Yes
Telescopic Steering
Not confirmed
No
Tilt Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Trip Computer
Not confirmed
Yes
Vanity Mirror
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Command Support
Not confirmed
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
11.0 sec
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bottle Holders
Not confirmed
4
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Yes
Common Rail Injection
Not confirmed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
No
Difflock
Not confirmed
No
Digital Speedometer
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Wiper
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Not confirmed
Yes
Glove Box
Not confirmed
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Yes
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Tri-Zone Auto Climate
Mirror
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not confirmed
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Not confirmed
12V
Reading Lights Rear
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not confirmed
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Not confirmed
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Rim Size
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
18-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not confirmed
No
Sonar
Not confirmed
Front & Rear
Sound System
15
8 Premium
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
staria
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt & Telescopic
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
TPMS
Tyre-pressure alert
Yes
Trim Level
Not confirmed
executive
Unlocking
Hands-free entry
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Not confirmed
Yes
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Not confirmed
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Infotainment System
Navigation and infotainment system
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling
Yes
Number of Speakers
15
8 Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
Traditional analogue instrument dials
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Standard
4 (Front + Rear)
Infotainment Screen
8.8-inch front monitor
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
Navigation System
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Not confirmed
Yes
FM Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
AUX Input
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
8.8-inch front monitor
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Not confirmed
Yes
Infotainment Display
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio
Not confirmed
Yes
Audio Speakers
15
8 Premium
Audio System
Not confirmed
Yes
Display Audio
Not confirmed
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
4 (Front + Rear)
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Analogue + MID
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Yes
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Yes
Radio
Not confirmed
Yes
Touchscreen
8.8-inch front monitor
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Front fog/driving lights
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
No
Exterior Colour Options
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
4
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
No
Alloy Wheel Design
Not confirmed
18-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Yes
Roof Type
Not confirmed
No
Wing Mirror Type
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
Not confirmed
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Not confirmed
Body Coloured
Body Type
Not confirmed
MPV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Not confirmed
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Auto Headlights
Not confirmed
Full LED
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not confirmed
No
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
4
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Not confirmed
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric
Not confirmed
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Power Adjustable
Front Fog Lamps
Front fog/driving lights
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
Not confirmed
Full LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
No
Ramp Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
20 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
175 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Tyre Size
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Size
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
18-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Manual
Wheel Type
Not confirmed
18-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
Not confirmed
Manual
Tyre Load Index
Not confirmed
91
Tyre Speed Rating
Not confirmed
H
Brake Type Front
Not confirmed
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
Not confirmed
Disc
Spare Tyre
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Full Size
Tyre Type
Not confirmed
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
18-inch Alloy
Auto Brake Hold
Not confirmed
Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not confirmed
No
Brakes
Not confirmed
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Not confirmed
Yes
Electric Park Brake
Not confirmed
Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Not confirmed
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Leather
Spare Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Not confirmed
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
Not confirmed
Leather
Tyre Pressure Display
Not confirmed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Tyre-pressure alert
Yes
Wheel Material
Not confirmed
18-inch Alloy
Wheels
Not confirmed
18-inch Alloy
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Power Steering
Not confirmed
Electric
Steering Column
Not confirmed
Tilt
Front Spring Type
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Not confirmed
Multi-Link
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Not confirmed
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with self-levelling air springs and continuous electronic damping
Multi-Link
Suspension
Not confirmed
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km
185 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Diesel
Start Stop System
Not confirmed
No
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Not confirmed
Yes
Euro Emission Standard
Not confirmed
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
185
Fuel Evaporation Control
Not confirmed
Yes
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
185
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
4
Maintenance Plan
Not confirmed
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
Not confirmed
15000
Service Plan Duration
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years, unlimited kilometres
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
Not confirmed
120A
Service Intervals
Not confirmed
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
Not confirmed
Lead-acid
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Ownership Role
Historical South African new-car derivative: a 2007 local launch was announced prospectively, local presence is confirmed by 2011, and an April 2016 listing plus final-commission evidence establish the end-period bound; exact South African tenure remains unverified.
Executive
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
Current listed price
Price Zar
Not confirmed
975900 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
975900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
975900
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Staria
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5
Warranty Years
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5
Warranty Kilometers
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
5 Years
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom Drophead Coupé and Staria comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 95 vs Staria 62.
Efficiency index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 31 vs Staria 51.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 86 vs Staria 80.
Practicality index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 49 vs Staria 61.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Drophead Coupé not separately scored vs Staria 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Phantom Drophead Coupé leads by 4 points
Phantom Drophead Coupé and Staria are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
49/100
Staria
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
80/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 64 pts for Staria
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Drophead Coupé leads. However, Staria may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
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