We’ve seen extraordinary renditions of the Phantom before, but none are as festive and mysterious as the new Phantom Tempus Collection. Arriving in coincidence with NASA Perseverance’s Mars landing, the newest Phantom Tempus is limited exclusively to 20 units worldwide. Clients from around the world have already taken each build slot.
Patience is a necessary evil for any super-exclusive car, but even by Rolls-Royce standards the roughly four years it took to build a striking new bespoke Koa Phantom is extreme. An example of just what the automaker's craftspeople are capable of with luxury materials - and a customer with deep pockets and a willingness to wait for a certain tree to fall - the luxury sedan has made its way from the UK to a classic car collection in Indiana, USA.
What will you do if you’re a bankable 26-year-old pop star with an estimated net worth of $300-million? You pay a visit to West Coast Customs in Burbank, California, to commission your very own Rolls-Royce concept car, that’s what. And apparently, that’s exactly what happened leading to this futuristic custom Rolls-Royce Wraith.
Without a doubt, British carmaker Rolls-Royce has stuck with the adage of building the most celebrated motorcars in the world. Rolls-Royce is taking its bespoke expertise to new heights with Phantom Iridescent Opulence, a luxury car with a built-in art gallery in the dashboard.
Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös said it best in describing its newest collection car. “Wraith Kryptos is a Rolls-Royce Collection like no other. It is embedded with a cryptographic cipher and filled with mystery and intrigue.”
Rolls-Royce has announced a new limited-edition collection of vehicles called Neon Nights. The collection wears very vibrant colors that were inspired by exotic plants and animals. The trio of cars also have the special colors were applied to Technical Fiber fascias.
The second-generation 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost marks the beginning of a new era at Goodwood. Here is a modern Rolls, one that sets aside pompousness for what the marque refers to as ‘Post Opulence’ design. The first-generation Ghost, released in 2009, became the most successful product in Rolls-Royce’s 116-year history. And, unlike with the stately Phantom, it turns out Ghost buyers prefer driving the car themselves rather than being driven.
Rolls-Royce Abu Dhabi has unveiled the Wraith – Inspired by Earth, a one-off creation inspired by our planet and the rest of the solar system. First off, it’s the first time we’ve seen a factory airbrushed artwork on a Rolls. Nevertheless, this special creation is making us all giddy with its intergalactic and Middle Eastern design theme.
When Rolls-Royce set out in creating the Cullinan SUV, it wanted it to be unlike any production Rolls in the carmaker’s 114-year history. The Cullinan is not only the first SUV from Rolls-Royce, but it’s the brand’s first off-road capable vehicle. Executive editor Chris Davies witnessed the Cullinan’s off-road prowess firsthand. As expected, he was smitten by its rugged capabilities and new world refinement.
Last April, British carmaker Rolls-Royce launched the Young Designer Competition for kids and teenagers 16 and below. This friendly contest is an extension of the Rolls-Royce Family Day Celebration held annually at the company HQ in Goodwood. Most recently, the carmaker has declared the UK winner for its 2020 Young Designer Competition along with the global winners across four different categories.
After debuting the all-new 2021 Ghost earlier this month, Rolls-Royce has unveiled the extended wheelbase version to offer more room and luxury features for rear passengers. The new Ghost Extended has a 6.7-inch (170 mm) longer wheelbase than a standard Ghost, which the British auto maker claims has the most rear legroom in a four-seat sedan apart from the Phantom Extended model, the one with an ultra-luxe Privacy Suite for rear passengers.
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost is the automaker's interpretation of "Post Opulent" luxury though, with a V12 engine and a cabin lavish enough to put most other cars to shame, you might not come to the same conclusion yourself. Still, the British company is taking no chances when it comes to getting the new Ghost right: as the successor to what proved to be the most successful model in Rolls-Royce history, it needs to be perfect.