with VR7 level ballistic rating. It includes fibre composites and special purpose steel body armour, thickened glass sheets in glazed area, polycarbonate layer, strengthened aluminium spaceframe chassis and suspension components. The vehicle went on sale initially in Europe and the Middle East. Phantom Coupé (2008–2017) The Phantom Coupé is a 2-door coupé derivative of the Phantom which was unveiled at the 2008 Geneva Motor Show. The design of the Coupé was previewed by the 101EX concept, which Rolls-Royce revealed at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show. Production of the Coupé commenced in summer 2008, with sales beginning in autumn of the same year. 2009 model year update (2009–2017) Beginning with the 2009 model year, the Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase incorporated the following changes: to harmonise the front appearance of the car with that of the Phantom Drophead Coupé and Phantom Coupé, the front bumper was designed and integrated with a shallower grille, finished in stainless steel LED door handle illumination 21-inch cast forged aluminium alloy wheels, in either painted or part polished finishes, as standard. new RCA component input for auxiliary audio and visual connectivity to the 12-inch monitors mounted within the picnic tables new front and rear door cappings with integrated grab handles new bi-directional double reading lights in the C-pillar climate control, volume control and electric window switches are relocated to a wood veneer panel in the door Production began at Goodwood in spring 2009. Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II (2012–2017) In May 2012, Rolls-Royce announced the Series II car, to be available from the 2013 model year. Series II, exterior design updates by Andreas Thurner and interior design updates by Alan Sheppard, has a number of updated and improved features, including: Replacement of round lower light with complementary rectangular LED light One-piece stamped radiator grille New single-piece wheels New side-badge design Extended chrome detailing around the side window Highlighting capture strip on bottom of boot lid Redesigned rear bumper, now one-step over two-step Integrated exhaust detailing, mirroring those on the coupé Simplified dashboard, including enlarged LCD screen Improved systems rotary controller, through use of the system used on the Ghost Simplified seat designs Improved audio, telecoms and connectivity systems New 8-speed gearbox The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bangkok (Millionaire Auto). A version of Phantom Saloon Series II (in blue velvet sparkle body colour) was unveiled at