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Rolls-Royce announces a new model is on the way

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The manufacturer of ultra-luxury vehicles Rolls-Royce has announced that it is working on a new Rolls-Royce model that will reach the market sometime in 2016.

The car is intended to follow the success of the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ghost and Wraith and will come with a chassis that will underline the contemporary, graceful and sensuous styling of the marquee, yet take the Rolls-Royce brand into the future. As always the upcoming model will also blend Rolls-Royce luxury with excellent and engaging driving experience.

The new development was confirmed by none other but the CEO of Rolls Royce Torsten Müller-Ötvös, who said, “I am truly delighted to confirm today the development of our new model which will open an exciting new chapter in the great story of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. We are currently developing an exciting and thoroughly contemporary interpretation of a pinnacle drophead tourer which will introduce even more discerning men and women to Rolls-Royce ownership.”

The Chairman of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Peter Schwarzenbauer commented: “The announcement of a new Rolls-Royce model is always a seminal moment in the automobile industry. When it arrives in 2016, this elegant and sensuous new car will build on the success of our current models and will play a key part in fulfilling Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ commitment to long-term sustainable growth.”

The new Rolls-Royce car currently undergoes prototype testing before it enters the next production stage.

Source: Rolls-Royce

August 6, 2014

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Waterspeed Collection

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Waterspeed Collection will be previewed to selected public at an event. The model adds to the latest Bespoke Collection from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The event will take place at the site of the original Bluebird Motor Company, now the Bluebird Restaurant, on the King’s Road, London today. After that the vehicle will be premiered at the Concorso d’Eleganza at Villa D’Este on the shores of one of Italy’s famous Lake Como. Right there, it will be shown to the general public for the first time.

Waterspeed Collection Phantom Drophead Coupés include Bespoke design and engineering features. They were designed and built to make contemporary tribute to Campbell’s famous craft. The vehicle is finished in a specially developed ‘Maggiore Blue’ exterior paint. It was inspired by Bluebird’s famous colour scheme.

An interesting fact is that for the first time in company’s history, the exterior finish extends to the engine, creating a visually homage to the power behind Campbell’s records. The finish also can be seen applied on the fully-polished eleven-spoke wheels for the first time.

Furthermore, the exterior is completed with a hand-painted coachline that culminates in a Bluebird motif. To make the prefect harmony, Car’s Maggiore Blue exterior finish is subtly echoed inside via accents on the dashboard. The interior includes Windchill Grey leather scheme, hand-engraved door armrest tunnel caps, Abachi wood used for several elements.

Another inspiration taken from Campbell’s success is reflected onto the famous ‘power reserve’ dial. As the driver presses on, the dial moves backwards towards a yellow and blue zone, echoing Campbell’s original K3 boat’s ‘going into the blue’ at maximum engine revolutions.

In addition, direct tribute to the records is paid in the glovebox. There, one can see a hand-embroidered panel which expresses the records Campbell achieved at Lake Maggiore and Coniston Water. At last, the steering wheel is decided in two-tone for the very first time. It also includes Maggiore Blue accents that balance perfectly the traditional black leather used for the interior.

Source: Rolls-Royce

May 13, 2014

Rolls-Royce Unveils Pinnacle Travel Phantom

2014 Rolls-Royce Pinnacle Travel Phantom is a showcase of brand’s pre-eminence in Bespoke design seen through the prism of luxury travel. And it is all intended for the customers in China. The exclusive vehicle has been unveiled at the Beijing Motor Show, displaying a new Bespoke Collection motor car. It celebrates both the Chinese love of travel and the success of the Bespoke programme in China. In fact, China continues to be the largest outbound travel market for the second year in a row, spending an estimated $125 billion on travel in 2013.

Pinnacle Travel Phantom offers a luxury experience through its colour palette, opulent materials used and the most complex hand-crafted marquetry ever seen in a Rolls-Royce. It evokes the experience of travelling on luxurious cross-continental trains.

As a true Phantom it carries the richness of two-tone exterior colour scheme which includes Madeira Red complemented by Silver Sand on the lower side panels. The unique Madeira Red coach line can be seen next to an abstract motif of a streamlined train travelling at speed. In addition, Infinity Black combined with Silver Haze or Melanite combined with Palladium is also offered as colour schemes.

Inside the car boasts number of Morello Red and Seashell leather combinations, which are used for the seats, roofliner, pillars and door cards plus Morello Red lambs wool floor mats. A motif in Smoke Grey thread evokes luxury travel and previews the craftsmanship of Rolls-Royce. The motif is stitched into the seat flutes and is echoed in individual fabric cushions.

Furthermore, the pièce de la resistance, is the most complex and intricate marquetry ever seen inside a Rolls-Royce. Here, individual pieces of wood veneer are laser-cut and then assembled into sections.

2014 Rolls-Royce Pinnacle Travel Phantom includes 230 individual pieces of marquetry, combined to create the incredibly striking motif of a cross-continental train speeding across a landscape with plumes of steam left in its wake. The motif flows across the front-fascia pieces of glove box and passenger panel to the rear picnic tables and door cappings. In addition, the same motif can be seen also onto the door cards through 24,633 individual stitches.

Source: Rolls-Royce

April 22, 2014

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II Makes Debut In Geneva

Today is the beginning of the 2014 Geneva International Motor Show, where the luxury brand Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled its brand new Ghost Series II. The car is fitted with the latest technologies and has a subtle re-design which keeps the popularity of Ghost’s iconic presence.

First of all, at the front the new model sports re-sculpted LED headlights encircled by daytime running lights. This gives the car more dynamic visual appearance. In addition, the new headlights blend perfectly with revised surface treatments to the front of the car.

The bumpers of the Ghost II were also slightly changed and now they exude stronger stance and a sense of extra width and height. A contemporary treatment is visible through the addition of chrome inserts to the front air intakes. The latter now feed more air cooling to the front brakes. The waft line has been also re-designed.

The interior of the model delivers modern combination of luxury, technology and connectivity. II Series onboard technology features on-board Wi-Fi, Satellite Aided Transmission (SAT), which ensures the car automatically adapts to its surroundings, updated navigation system and car/user interface, an optional Bespoke Audio.

In short, the new series of the Ghost model will be the perfect choice for the successful entrepreneurs, offering a space from which to run their successful enterprises on the move.

Source: Rolls-Royce

March 4, 2014

Mansory Rolls-Royce Wraith – 740HP and 1,000Nm

Mansory will bring another super powerful and super luxurious vehicles at the 84^th Geneva Motor Show, besides the Bugatti Veyron Vivere. The tuned Rolls-Royce Wraith comes with a number of modifications including a sensational performance package.

The exterior of Mansory Wraith boasts a two-tone paint finish featuring chrome and petrol blue colors. There is also a complete aerodynamics kit including modified front wings, a new front fascia with LED DRLs, a pair of new side skirts, rear apron as well as rear spoiler and roof spoiler. All parts are manufactured from carbon fiber.

Other highlights include a set of 22” ultra-light forged alloy wheels fitted with 265/35 Vredestein tires. The interior boasts two-colour leather upholstery, some carbon fiber elements and multi-coat piano lacquer providing more individuality.

The power is coming from a tuned 6.6 liter twin-turbo V12 – 740HP (544 kW) at 5,000RPM and 1,000Nm (737 lb-ft) at just 1,500RPM of torque – an increase of 108HP and 200Nm. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

Source: Mansory

March 3, 2014

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Bespoke Waterspeed Collection Sketch

Rolls-Royve-Phantom-Waterspeed-Collection-shadow Consider this a teaser. It’s a sketch released by Rolls-Royce, previewing their soon-to-hit-the-market Bespoke Waterspeed Collection. That is, 35 Phantom Drophead Coupe’s celebrating a landmark in Rolls-Royce’s history.

On the morning of 1 September 1937, Sir Malcom Campbell was preparing to take on Lake Maggiore (Swiss-Italian border). His goal: a new speed world record on water. He was to man the Bluebird K3 hydroplane, powered by a Rolls-Royce R-Type engine. An audacious speed of 126.32 mph was reached on the first run. The following day he went one better, piloting his craft to 129.5 mph, in doing so emphatically breaking the United States’ five-year stranglehold on the world waterspeed record.

So today, Rolls-Royce are looking forward to commemorate that spirit of innovation and cutting-edge technology. What we know for sure so far is that the Warterspeed Collection will showcase the finest contemporary materials “never used before on a Rolls-Royce furnish”. The cars should be a visual triumphant combination of brushed steel, wood inlays and the color Maggiore Blue.

Further details will be available in the coming months with more insight into the production process.

Source: Rolls-Royce

February 4, 2014

David Brown Automotive: A British Luxury Sports Car Brand With A Debut Model In April

A successful British businessman and car enthusiast, David Brown, is taking on the automotive world with a company baring his name.

David Brown Automotive’s first model – which is to arrive in April this year in a very limited number – is being built from scratch. No badge engineering and no borrowing. Things sound even more promising when you hear that Mr. Alan Mobberley – Chief Designer at Land Rover for 19 years, until 2005 – is leading the way. All the while, the bits that require engineering, have been developed by a company called Envisage Group.

By the looks of things, Mr David Brown seems knows what he’s doing. At the moment, work is being done under the codename “Project Judi”. The way we see it, it is a modern take on the front-engined, RWD classsic sports car:

”…but with modern capabilities and conveniences. This is what I want in a car, but it’s not something anyone really offers. So, I’ve created it myself.” comments Mr. Brown

Can he really pull it off? The car industry is a curios case. Will the David Brown vehicles be on par with the established names such as Bentley, or Rolls-Royce, or Jaguar? No, they will need some pedigree before that. How about sixty years from now then; will David Brown be an established name as are the names of the giants today? It’s food for thought this.

In the mean time, we would like to wish David Brown Automotive some luck.

Source: David Brown Automotive

January 17, 2014

Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Spec – Price €330,820

Rolls-Royce has unveiled Ghost V-Spec which boasts a number of upgrades, including additional power.

2014 Rolls-Royce Ghost V-Spec comes with a set of 21” alloy wheels taken from the Wraith model. There is also a Sapphire Black exterior paint scheme, along with V-Specification rear armrest with black embroidery, black stitching, a different clock, treadplates and unique piping.

The power is coming from a 6.6 liter twin-turbocharged V12 – 601HP (442 kW), which is a power increase of 31HP.

The special model will be exhibited at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March.

Source:home.mobile.de

January 6, 2014

Rolls-Royce Canton Glory Ghost Special Edition – Two Units

Rolls-Royce is going to bring a Canton Glory Ghost Special Edition at the 2013 Auto Guangzhou in China.

This latest Bespoke model is designed as a tribute to the city of Guangzhou, combining legendary heritage and glorious modernity with the pedigree of the British car brand. The powerful, newly-released Wraith completed the stunning line-up at the show, along with a Bespoke Phantom, which showcased the enthusiastic participation of local customers in the Bespoke Personalisation Programme.

Only two cars were made and both of them boast a two-tone exterior finish combining Madeira Red with either Carrera White or Cassiopeia Silver. There are also Guangzhou’s Five Rams logo on the dashboard, headrests, coachline and veneer panels.

“Bespoke is about fulfilling each owner’s wish for exclusivity and creativity. Working under the guiding principle that ‘The Only Limit is Your Imagination,’ Bespoke allows owners to express themselves and create designs to their own unique tastes. These designs are then made a reality by the skilled craftsmen of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood.”, commented Henrik Wilhelmsmeyer, Director of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Region China.

Source: Rolls-Royce

December 16, 2013

DMC Touch Up The Rolls-Royce Ghost Calling It The Imperatore

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The guys from DMC Luxury have laid their hands on a Rolls-Royce Ghost and have called it the Imperatore. Because of the British icon’s remarkable success on the market, DMC claim that it is now beginning to lose its distinctive character. So, there they are offering a helping hand to reclaim special feel again.

Imperatore is an appropriate name for a thing of luxury which the Ghost undoubtedly is. They started off with some glue-ons. Scratch that, it doesn’t sound too luxurious. Let’s just say that additional components complement the overall vista of the so-called baby Rolls. There’s a front lip spoiler, straight lined side skirts, a trunk spoiler, and a rear trim over an added diffuser. The key point here, however, is subtlety. Everything is color coded so only the keen eye can really see the difference. Maybe that’s why the pictures contain subscript.

A non-specified brand of 22-inch tires with Pirelli tires complement the whole makeover, while a high-performance exhaust system provides the right tone and amps the power a bit. An ECU tweak further enhances the V12’s punch. As a final summation, the Imperatore yields 70 hp and 80 Nm of torque more than it would usually do. That’s 632 hp and 860 Nm good for a 0 to 60 time of 4.5 seconds.

Inside, the interior is subject to change. There are Italian leathers available, rare materials like Sting Ray, and carbon fiber trims that can be applied whenever you want them.

Source: DMC

December 6, 2013

Rolls-Royce Chicane Phantom Coupe Celebrates Goodwood

Rolls-Royce Chicane Phantom Coupe is one-of-a-kind. It incorporates design cues and materials that evoke Goodwood’s rich motor sport history. And this was exactly the initial aim of creating this luxury vehicle.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Dubai Brand Manager, Mohammed EL-Arishy, wanted to create a motor car that captures the unique atmosphere and history of the Goodwood Motor Circuit. The entire creativity, vision, skill and attention-to-detail utilized in the crafting of this Rolls-Royce is not only visible inside and out, but it is also unsurpassed in the super-luxury world.

The interior of the Chicane Phantom Coupe was finished not in the traditional interior wood-finish but in carbon fibre. The modern design of the interior is transferred outside, and it is proven by the bonnet and windscreen surround finished in a matte black. The exterior paint finish is decided in Gunmetal color.

To match the latter, coloured wheels were used. In addition, hand-crafted details throughout point to the car’s historic motor racing theme with chequered flag motif stitching to the seats echoed on the exterior with a matching Bespoke coachline.

Source: Rolls-Royce

October 31, 2013

Rolls-Royce Ghost Golden Sunbird Unveiled On Facebook

The one-off Rolls-Royce Ghost Golden Sunbird has just been unveiled on the official Facebook page of the luxury company. Being a true Rolls-Royce it includes many bespoke motifs which in this case were inspired by the excellent craftsmanship found in an ancient Chinese artefact.

The design of this unique model features all hand-made embroidery, veneers and coachline motif. The colours of the paint, interior and golden treadplates complement the Sunbird and make it even more exquisite.

The exterior is decided in two colors – white and golden, in order to match the design concept. The same philosophy is applied to the nine spoke wheels at thee center of which we can see the brand’s logo enclosed by a golden circle. This two-tone design manner is continued throughout the interior, although the predominant color here is the golden-brownish one.

This Rolls-Royce Ghost is powered by 6.6 litre V12 engine which produces 563 hp (414 kW) and 780 Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque. The time this car needs to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h is only 4.7 seconds and the top speed is 155 mph.

The Ghost is equipped with automatic ZF eight-speed gearbox, which transmit the enormous power to the road. The car also includes an intelligent air suspension system for better road behavior, as well as Anti-Roll Stabilisation, Dynamic Brake Control and Dynamic Stability Control.

Source: Rolls-Royce via Facebook

September 12, 2013

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