It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 5.3 seconds (standard wheelbase), with a top speed electronically limited to 250 km/h . The engine is tuned for effortless, silent power delivery rather than outright speed. For buyers considering the Rolls-Royce Phantom, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.