From the delicate modifications of the celebrated radiator,
complementing the new styling, to the reshaped rear body, this new design
is smooth, clean, more integrated. Uncompromising standards, tireless attention
to detail, and a host of innovations combine to create
a thoroughly modern motor car of timeless quality.
Wrap-around and colour-matched bumpers smoothly blend into the body
The new radiator shell proportions, integral front airdam, new exterior mirrors and spare wheel mounted within the luggage compartment all contribute to the flowing unity of the design
New centre console with touch-opening panels which reveal the in-car entertainment system and smoker's accessories behind an unbroken cascade of wood veneer
Electric gear actuation provides lightness of control
New aluminum alloy wheels with classic unhurried Rolls-Royce style
Burr walnut veneer
A choice of 18 standard exterior colours, 7 non-standard exterior colours or any other colour to meet specific requirements
Electric tilt-adjustable steering wheel enables the ideal driving position to be reached, improves instrument visibility and has ‘easy entry-exit' feature
Memory facility allows the positions of the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel of four different drivers to be recalled
Front passenger seat fitted with four memories for seat position
Air conditioning outlets for rear seat passengers permit individual control of the rear cabin environment
4x25 Watt tuner-CD audio system, playing through a ten speaker system
Wearing surfaces of upholstery in hide, Wilton carpet and lambswool rugs provide a unique interior ambience
Elastomeric stone-chip protective coating is applied to the sill and wheel arch areas prior to painting
Constructed using the highest quality materials and processes throughout
New 16 in (406.4 mm) diameter by
7 in (177.8 mm) width aluminum alloy wheels, together with the
new 235/65VR16 tyres provide responsive
steering and sure-footed roadholding without compromise
to ride comfort
Four speed electronically controlled automatic gearbox with torque converter lock-up
2.69:1 final drive ratio delivers greater economy and very refined cruising
Transmission shift energy management
and adaptive shift control provide computer management of the
gearbox to produce smooth gear
changes under all conditions
High technology flexibilised polymer
clearcoat lacquer applied to the front surfaces of the motor car
provides increased stone-chip protection,
yet is almost invisible to the eye
CFC-free air conditioning system
Fully powered braking with four channel electronic anti-lock system and anti-dive geometry
Full-sized driver and front seat passenger airbags
Double anti-side intrusion beams to doors
Dual level air conditioning designed to maintain driver alertness
Orthopaedically designed seating system helps to reduce occupant stress levels
Careful attention to weight distribution under all loading cases, together with full-length lever arm front suspension and semi-trailing arm rear suspension provide a safe and progressive handling characteristic at all times