Cars for Stars News

Mansory, a luxury car modification firm, has been working on a revised Rolls Royce Phantom VIII; a creation that has split opinion across the globe.

Though considered one of the most luxurious cars of all time, Mansory is now being slammed for creating the “ugliest car” ever made.

According to the German firm, the idea behind this modified Rolls Royce Phantom VIII was “to make the overall appearance more noble”. This had been achieved by adding a new, modified front bumper on the upper part of the Phantom’s face. At the rear of the model, there is a twin-pipe sports exhaust, which according to the car’s maker, “provides an indication of the enhanced performance of the Mansory Phantom”.

It also ditches regular wheels for hubcaps and 24-inch forged-rim low-profile tyres. The 6.5L V12 engine has also had some tweaks, with a power output of 602 hp. This is compared to the 563 hp of the standard Phantom VIII model. That’s a lot more power!

The interior

As for the interior, it is wrapped in a trademarked Mansory fine leather. This has diamond stitches to complement the ambient lighting in the headliner, with the roof having LED lights for a starry effect. Not only this, it also gets massage seats with extra cushioning and a modern infotainment system.

The inside of the Phantom VIII has the same odd colour scheme as the exterior; a “Bushukan yellow” by Mansory.

The firm says:

“This colour is named after the citron fruit which is also known as Buddha’s hand as a Bushukan. In China the fruit represents happiness, contentment and a long life. In addition, it conveys the exclusive status of the car.”

The ugliest car?

While the modified Rolls Royce Phantom VIII may be an acquired taste, is it fair to claim it’s the “ugliest car?”. We’d love to know your thoughts in the comments below!