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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
Discontinued model
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: the short answer
Phantom Drophead Coupé and Tiggo 8 Pro Max are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Maximum Power
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Tiggo 8 Pro Max187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Tiggo 8 Pro Max390 Nm
Engine Size
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
Tiggo 8 Pro Max2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
Tiggo 8 Pro Max13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Drophead Coupé132 mm
Tiggo 8 Pro Max203 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
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Generation
Phantom VII two-door Drophead Coupé; the archived profile uses the exact Series II World specification listed for South Africa in 2016.
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro Max range
Facelift History
Phantom Series II was introduced in 2012; Phantom Drophead Coupé production ended in 2016.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2012
2023
Facelift Version Ending
2016
Current
Body Style
Convertible
SUV
Model Year
2016
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2023
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1658 kg
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Length
5612 mm
4720 mm
Width
1987 mm
1860 mm
Height
1566 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
132 mm
203 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
132 mm
203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
315 l
117 l
Kerb Weight
2630 kg
1658 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
2211 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
553 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.55 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1026 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
943 mm
985 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
936 mm
945 mm
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Engine
6.749-litre V12
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
N73B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
12
4
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol 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
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
390 Nm
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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
240 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
128.5 kW/tonne
112.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
273.8 Nm/tonne
235.2 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
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
FWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.154
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Electric
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
7
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Claimed Mileage
6.76 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
4.39 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.80 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
51 l
Emission Standard
EU5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Available
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
51
Combined Driving Range
540.54 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.76 km/l
13.2 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
Traction Control
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
ISOFIX child-seat brackets
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Tyre-pressure alert
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Standard
Side Airbags
Front head-thorax airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Dynamic Stability Control (ESP)
Standard
TCS
Dynamic Traction Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
Park Assist
Front/rear parking assistance with multi-view cameras
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Seat Material
Natural-grain leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Power
Seat Trim
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Leatherette / leather
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Climate Control
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Automatic
Power Windows
Four one-touch power windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Hands-free entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Standard
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Power-closing boot lid
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Automatic
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
739 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Infotainment System
Navigation and infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling
Standard
Number of Speakers
15
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Traditional analogue instrument dials
Standard
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
8.8-inch front monitor
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Standard
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Standard
Touchscreen
8.8-inch front monitor
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front fog/driving lights
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
203 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
203 mm
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Tyre Size
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 374 mm
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc, 370 mm
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8 x 21; rear 9.5 x 21
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
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
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1604 mm
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km
180 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
7 Year / 90 000 km
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
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.
mid-to-high value
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
Not confirmed
609900 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
609900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
609900
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom Drophead Coupé and Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 75.
Efficiency index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 31 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 52.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 86 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 94.
Practicality index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 49 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 58.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Drophead Coupé not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max not separately scored.
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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 8 Pro Max leads by 3 points
Phantom Drophead Coupé and Tiggo 8 Pro Max are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Phantom Drophead Coupé +20
Efficiency
Tiggo 8 Pro Max +21
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro Max +8
Practicality
Tiggo 8 Pro Max +9
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 68 pts for Phantom Drophead Coupé
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 Pro Max leads. However, Phantom Drophead Coupé may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Phantom Drophead Coupé vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max questions
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.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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