Rolls-Royce will quickly reveal a 25-run particular version of its Phantom flagship to commemorate the nameplate’s centenary.
Described as an “unique Rolls-Royce Personal Assortment”, the brand new mannequin can be based mostly on the present eighth-generation Phantom, on sale since 2018, utilizing its famed twin-turbocharged V12 engine.
Extra particulars can be revealed within the coming weeks, however Rolls-Royce has mentioned the brand new mannequin introduces a novel inside that advantages from numerous technical firsts for the model: 3D marquetry, 3D ink layering and 24-carat gold leafing.
The Goodwood-based firm additionally mentioned it options “essentially the most intricate woodwork within the marque’s historical past”, which concerned particular workers coaching as a part of a one-year improvement course of.
Rolls-Royce bespoke boss Phil Fabre de la Grange mentioned: “To honour Phantom in its centenary yr, [we’ve] pioneered ground-breaking woodworking strategies, combining 3D ink layering, 3D marquetry and gilding inside a single floor.
“These intricate processes push supplies to the boundaries of their pure tolerance, remodeling every panel into a shocking, tactile sculpture.
“Having seen first-hand the challenges and potentialities of woodcraft at Rolls-Royce, I can say with certainty that [we have] unlocked exceptional new potentialities for Bespoke.”
Rolls-Royce final revealed a Personal Assortment of 10 items in 2024 on the Monterey Automotive Present. Named the Phantom Scintilla, it was mentioned to be impressed by the agency’s famed Spirit of Ecstasy figurine.
Whereas lots of Rolls-Royce’s gross sales are actually completely distinctive commissions, its Personal Collections are thought-about by many as collectibles and permit the agency to showcase its newest improvements to clients.
