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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
Discontinued model
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé vs Renault Triber: the short answer
Phantom Drophead Coupé and Triber are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
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Specification
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Maximum Power
Phantom Drophead Coupé338 kW @ 5350 rpm
Triber53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Phantom Drophead Coupé720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Triber96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Phantom Drophead Coupé6749 cc
Triber999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Phantom Drophead Coupé6.76 km/l
Triber18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Phantom Drophead Coupé132 mm
Triber182 mm
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Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
6.7 V12
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
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
Triber
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
Triber
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
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Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
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 Triber 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
2026
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
2026
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
926 kg
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Length
5612 mm
3985 mm
Width
1987 mm
1935 mm
Height
1566 mm
1643 mm
Wheelbase
3320 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
132 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
132 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
315 l
625 l
Kerb Weight
2630 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3050 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
420 kg
596 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
0 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
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1026 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
943 mm
1060 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
936 mm
930 mm
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Engine
6.749-litre V12
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
N73B68A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6749 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
12
3
Cylinder Layout
V
Inline
Valves
48
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
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
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
720 Nm @ 3500 rpm
96 Nm @ 3500 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
5-Speed Manual
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
273.8 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Triber
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
FWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.154
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Available
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column automatic selector; no manual mode
Manual
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP70
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
FWD
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Available
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
Triber
Claimed Mileage
6.76 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
4.39 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.80 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
40 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
40
Combined Driving Range
540.54 km (calculated theoretical)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.76 km/l
18.2 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Airbags
6
Front 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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Electric parking brake with hill hold function
Standard
AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Rear-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Not Available
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
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Seat Material
Natural-grain leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Optional three-stage heating, front and rear
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-way electric with lumbar adjustment and two-position memory
Manual
Seat Trim
Hand-stitched natural-grain leather
Fabric
Ventilated Seats
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not confirmed
Not Available
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
Triber
Climate Control
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Four one-touch power windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Hands-free entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Standard
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Power-closing boot lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone front climate control with rear ventilation ducts
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
625 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Infotainment System
Navigation and infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Bluetooth Connectivity
Hands-free calling
Standard
Number of Speakers
15
4-6
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
Triber
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front fog/driving lights
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
44,000 factory hues plus Bespoke custom colours
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
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
182 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
182 mm
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Tyre Size
Front 255/50 R21 106W; rear 285/45 R21 109W
Not Available
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
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
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
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
CO2 Emissions
347 g/km
131 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Petrol
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
2 year / 30 000 km
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
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.
entry-value
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
entry-value
Price Zar
Not confirmed
218999 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
218999
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
218999
Spec
Phantom Drophead Coupé
Triber
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Phantom Drophead Coupé and Triber 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 Triber 27.
Efficiency index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 31 vs Triber 69.
Safety-equipment index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 86 vs Triber 91.
Practicality index: Phantom Drophead Coupé 49 vs Triber 83.
Ownership-cover index: Phantom Drophead Coupé not separately scored vs Triber 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
Phantom Drophead Coupé leads by 2 points
Phantom Drophead Coupé and Triber 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
Triber
Performance
27/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
83/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 66 pts for Triber
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Phantom Drophead Coupé leads. However, Triber may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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