This is a Phantom with...

This is a Phantom with real menace! Take a look at the stunning new Rolls-Royce Coupé, a sleek two-door set to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The marque’s answer to the awesome Bentley Brooklands is set to become one of the most desirable models on the planet.

The newcomer is barely changed from the 101EX study the firm revealed at Geneva two years ago, with striking details such as the slot-like headlamps and brushed steel bonnet. The coupé also has rear-hinged doors, designed to boost access to the back seats. Thin A-pillars and small quarterlight windows boost forward visibility.

At the back, the newcomer gets the same split-tailgate arrangement as its Drophead Coupé stablemate. The lower section doubles as a bench, and reveals a useful 395-litre boot.

Further forward, the luxurious cabin benefits from high-quality wood and leather finishes throughout, while the traditional Rolls-Royce instruments are viewed through a thin-rimmed three-spoke steering wheel.

Power comes from a 6.75-litre V12 engine, which produces 453bhp and 720Nm of torque. Due to the extensive use of aluminium in the Coupé’s construction, buyers are guaranteed devastating straight-line performance.

Bosses claim the Phantom Coupé has the most rigid chassis the firm has ever produced, while the suspension has been tuned to deliver a more dynamic driving experience than the Phantom saloon. And to boost the two-door’s long-distance cruising ability, Rolls-Royce has increased its fuel capacity.

The car can carry 25 per cent more unleaded petrol than the Drop-head Coupé, allowing it to travel even further between refills. Production of the Phantom Coupé will start at Goodwood, West Sussex, this summer. Prices are likely to start at чЈ275,000.