The Rolls-Royce Droptail is a full-sized luxury coach built grand tourer car produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It was introduced in August 2023 and is set to be produced with four variations.
| Rolls-Royce Droptail | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars |
| Production | 2023 (Total of 4, 3 built and sold, 1 more planned)[1] |
| Assembly | Goodwood Plant, West Sussex, England |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size ultra-luxury coach build |
| Body style | Cabriolet |
| Layout | FR Layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.75 N74B68 twin-turbocharged V12 (petrol) |
The Droptail succeeds the Boat Tail as the most expensive new car in the world[2] with an estimated price of more than $32 million[3] - rivaling the costs of the most expensive cars sold at auction. Like the Boat Tail, some variants include clocks that can be removed and worn as watches.[4][5]
History edit
The Droptail was presented on 18 August 2023, at Monterey Car Week during the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.[6] The Droptail was presented in its "La Rose Noire" version, each of the four models receiving a different name, color and interior.[7][8]
The car's first sketches were drawn four years prior to release.[5]
Specifications edit
The styling of the cars take cues from yachts, classic Rolls-Royce roadsters, and 1930s hot rods from the West Coast of the United States,[9][10][4] with additional styling and engineering cues taken from the world of horology.[5]
The first variation introduced is La Rose Noire, named for the French Black Baccara rose. The car includes black sycamore wood sourced from France,[9] and features a Audemars Piguet watch.[4]
The second variant is Amethyst. The name and styling draw inspiration from amethyst, the birthstone of the owner's son.[10] It features a Vacheron Constantin watch and actual amethyst stones.[5]
The third variant is Arcadia. The name refers to a location in Greek mythology that's supposed to represent heaven on earth. It features a Rolls-Royce branded clock that was designed over the course of two years.[11]
The Droptail uses a new monocoque chassis instead of the aluminium spaceframe chassis mainly used in the other vehicles. It is thus not based on the Architecture of Luxury platform.[12] It is powered by a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre N74B68 V12 engine, which is a variant of BMW's N74.[13]
References edit
- ^ https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/rolls-royce-motor-cars-pressclub/article/detail/T0439958EN/rolls-royce-unveils-arcadia-droptail-a-coachbuilt-haven-of-tranquillity
- ^ Cédric Pinatel (21 August 2023). "Rolls-Royce Droptail (2023) : la nouvelle voiture la plus chère du monde". Caradisiac.
- ^ Rodríguez Jr., José (21 August 2023). "The Rolls-Royce Droptail Is A $30 Million Convertible With A Manual Top". Jalopnik.
- ^ a b c "Rolls-Royce's One-of-a-Kind La Rose Noire Droptail Comes With an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Built Right Into the Dash". Robb Report. 21 August 2023.
- ^ a b c d Mr JWW, Alex Innes (Head of Coach-build Design, Rolls Royce Motor Cars). The Most Expensive NEW Car In The World! $28 MILLION Rolls Royce Drop Tail. Mr JWW.
- ^ "Rolls-Royce Droptail : parfum d'ultra luxe". www.automobile-sportive.com. 21 August 2023.
- ^ Sepulchre Pierre-Benoit (21 August 2023). "Rolls-Royce Droptail : un cabriolet exclusif qui ne sera produit qu'à 4 exemplaires". Vroom.
- ^ Demattia, Nico (21 August 2023). "Meet the Rolls-Royce Droptail, Probably the World's Most Expensive New Car". The Drive.
- ^ a b "LA ROSE NOIRE DROPTAIL". Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
- ^ a b "AMETHYST DROPTAIL". Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
- ^ "ROLLS-ROYCE ARCADIA DROPTAIL". Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
- ^ Anderson, Brad (20 August 2023). "Coachbuilt Rolls-Royce Droptail Unveiled In Monterey, Capped At Four Units". Carscoops.
- ^ "RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog". www.realoem.com. Archived from the original on 20 November 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2017.