New Rolls-Royce is 'Luxury Car of the Year'

The award was announced yesterday during a gala event in Dubai. The award was accepted by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Corporate Communications Manager, Frank Tiemann. Speaking after the presentation, Frank Tiemann said, "After the Drophead Coupé was voted ´Convertible of the Year 2007´ we are delighted to receive this further accolade from CAR Middle East." He continued, "Rolls-Royce has been producing the world's most desirable luxury Coupés for many decades. The public and the customer reaction to the latest addition to the phantom family has been phenomenal."

Stylish and agile, the Phantom Coupe is the most driver-orientated car in the current range. It is a Rolls-Royce for a true driving enthusiast and a sublime choice for a transcontinental trip.

The Coupé's pace, performance and style guarantees both passenger and driver will emerge fresh and at ease - even after a full day of driving. The interior can be illuminated by an optional starlight headliner, more than 1,600 fibre-optics give the impression of a star-filled night sky.

Each car is individually hand built by highly skilled craftsmen and women at the company's world headquarters in Goodwood, on the south coast of England. The Phantom Coupe was recently launched in the Middle East, adding to the success story of the 4-door Phantom and the Phantom Drophead Coupe in the region.