The Rolls-Royce Phantom stands alone at the pinnacle of motoring – and now the new Series II edition continues its evolution as ‘the best car in the world’.

Rolls-Royce has updated its range-topping Rolls-Royce Phantom with an array of subtle tweaks aimed at keeping it competitive against rivals.

Phantom’s familiar commanding presence is now complemented by a new polished horizontal line between the daytime running lights above the Pantheon Grille, while the grille itself is illuminated and the ‘RR’ Badge of Honour and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot are more prominent when viewed from the front. The headlights come with laser-cut bezel starlights, which give the car a more distinctive presence at night.

It’s also now possible to commission a darkened chrome grille surround, black bonnet reins, windscreen surround and side frame finishers, following requests from clients.

There is an additional choice in terms of wheels, too, with a 3D, milled, stainless steel wheel facets available to commission in a fully or part-polished finish. Alternatively, an elegant disc wheel that recalls the Rolls-Royces of the 1920s is offered in both polished stainless steel and black lacquer.

Inside, a thicker steering wheel has been fitted, while the Series II also sees the debut of ‘Rolls-Royce Connected’, a feature which seamlessly links with the Rolls-Royce private members’ app.