Rolls-Royce next flagship, which might not receive the Phantom moniker, will be as big as its predecessor but a lot lighter, on a brand new modular platform made largely out of aluminium and carbon fibre too.

Visually, the sedan will continue to use rectangular headlights but it will adopt a more squared-off front end with a taller grille, as well as shapelier C-pillars. It will be more of an evolution than a revolution.

Rolls-Royce will launch its flagship model with a V12 engine designed with input from BMW. The next Phantom might get a plug-in hybrid drivetrain a little later in its production run. It is expected at a major auto show next year. It will allegedly carry a base price of roughly 370.000 Euros.