Rolls-Royce has confirmed its new Phantom Coupé will be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show next month. Heralded as the most driver-orientated model in the Phantom line, the coupé is nearly identical to the 101EX concept car unveiled at the 2006 Geneva Auto Show and incorporates classic Rolls-Royce design cues.

"Rolls-Royce has always been about pace, performance and style," said Rolls-Royce Chief Designer, Ian Cameron, "For the Coupé design we gave the quintessential Rolls-Royce design a dynamic twist. This adds a sense of drama to the outstanding engineering and drivability that are fundamentals of Rolls-Royce cars. The dynamic drive of the Phantom has always come as a surprise to customers and the Coupé takes it one step further."

The Phantom Coupé features an optional brushed steel hood and A-pillar (like the 101EX concept), which incorporates triangular quarterlight windows to increase outward visibility. Rear-hinged coach doors facilitate access to the rear 'lounge' seats and give the car a distinctive aesthetic, while the headliner is adorned with tiny LEDs to give the impression of a star-filled sky above.

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