Tag: Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce 103EX The Future of the Rolls-Royce

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date October 24, 2016

Rolls-Royce 103EX, the future of the Rolls-Royce. For many people, Rolls-Royce is associated with traditional car manufacture. They think that the company may not be involved with the self-driving car technology, because their customers already have a chauffeur.

However things have changed with Rolls-Royce. The company has a very rich heritage and also a very dynamic team. And this lead to the creation of a futuristic car that will predict how future Rolls-Royce cars might be!

The 103EX concept vehicle is full size, a massive Rolls-Royce with no steering-wheel. Instead of a steering-wheel it has the largest tablet screen available on the market.

The logic behind the 103EX is to show the world that Rolls-Royce is going to make a self-driving car in the future. And definitely they will make it. However, while it may have a steering wheel and a smaller sized screen, the self-driving Rolls-Royce is not that far away.

Where did I see the 103EX? I saw it at the Rolls-Royce factory in Goodwood. Was the 102EX large? Very, very large and it can only accommodate two people at the moment. Does the 102EX run on electric power? Of course, it won’t be powered by a steam engine!

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Gold Covered Spirit of Ecstasy: Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date March 28, 2016

I don’t want to write a very long article for the gold covered Rolls-Royce mascot (Spirit of the Ecstasy). The photos are telling the story. This is a brand new Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead at HR Owen Mayfair, London dealer.

This is the first time I have seen a gold covered Rolls-Royce mascot. I guess, it is better to keep the lady inside its secure place when you are parking this car.

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Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired by Fashion at HR Owen, Mayfair London

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date November 27, 2015

Rolls Royce Wraith Inspired by Fashion

The Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired by Fashion. Yes, I wrote about this car and even spotted the high heels worn by the model. (They were from Gianmarco Lorenzi). However, I never had a chance to see the Inspired by Fashion in real life, until now.

A few weeks ago, at HR Owen Mayfair, a London dealer, I spotted the Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired by Fashion and took photos. One thing I can say, this car has very very white leather. To be honest, I would be hesitating to sit on these seats with jeans!

Inspired by Fashion is a new era for Rolls-Royce, from the motoring world to the fashion world. Therefore, the colour scheme may not be very tempting for many people, but it represents a new perspective at Rolls-Royce to interact with the contemporary world.

Unfortunately, this car is gone from the dealer now. However, there is always a chance to spot one in the streets of London, maybe at London Fashion Week!

Previous post: https://carsandlife.net/2015/05/rolls-royce-wraith-inspired-by-fashion.html

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Rolls-Royce Dawn at HR Owen, Mayfair London

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date November 24, 2015

Rolls-Royce recently completed the range of the Ghost family with Dawn, the cabriolet. I managed to spot the Dawn at HR Owen Mayfair, a London dealer. Why did I spot the Rolls-Royce cars at HR Owen? I play fair by not visiting the factory to reveal the car on my blog. Actually, the factory is very far away for me, and HR Owen, Mayfair is more convenient (#IamLazy).

Sometimes it is really hard to explain a Rolls-Royce; I can’t start with its state-of-the-art gadgets or how it handles the road or how efficient it is. These subjects are entitled to other cars, When you talk about Rolls-Royce, you have to find another angle of approach. I guess that should be beauty. I can’t say the Rolls-Royce Dawn is the most technological car on the planet, but I can say one thing, it is a very beautiful cabriolet. Or a land yacht.

I’m finishing the text here and leaving you with the photos.

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Rolls-Royce Peacock Mahajara Phantom Drophead Coupe

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date November 3, 2015

Rolls-Royce Peacock Mahajara Phantom Drophead Coupe is probably the longest Rolls-Royce model ever made. This is not a new model; it is another limited edition. If you are expecting to read a road test of this limited edition of Rolls-Royce, unfortunately you will need to Google it again. This car is about the heritage, not the ability of cornering on Top Gear’s circuit.

Rolls-Royce and Maharaja have a decades-long relationship, more precisely for 100 years. India’s Princes and Maharajas engaged with Rolls-Royce, and during the last five decades Maharajas purchased more than 840 Rolls-Royce cars! That’s what I call a proper brand loyalty!

Consequently, this long-term relationship is crowned by a limited edition version of the Phantom Drophead Coupe that will be only available in Dubai. Where I saw it? HR Owen, Mayfair London.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé Maharaja

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Rolls-Royce Dawn Photos and Facts

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date October 18, 2015

The Rolls-Royce Dawn is the convertible edition of the Wraith. The Dawn was recently revealed to the public and completes the range of the Ghost series. The BMW 7-Series based Ghost was a new path for Rolls-Royce to capture a younger audience and offer vehicles that can be driven by their owners instead of hiring a chauffeur all the time. The plan worked; the Ghost boosted the sales of Rolls-Royce, the Wraith was a great success, and especially the ‘Inspired by’ editions.

Personally, I found the Dawn to be the prettiest Rolls-Royce of its time. The Phantom family has started to age. The Ghost is a four-door and still looks pretty. However, when I think about the Wraith and Dawn, I can’t stop loving the the look of the Dawn even though I am not a fan of convertible cars. The fabric roof of the Dawn and the sleek lines when the roof is down makes Dawn one of the most beautiful convertibles on the market.

The performance figures? Dawn is really fast, but if you are planning to buy one, you won’t be bothered by these figures. Regarding driving assistance and pre-crash systems, they are all inherited from the 7-Series. So, the Dawn is safe as well!

Photo Credit | Rolls-Royce

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Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired by Film

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date August 16, 2015

Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired by Film. The second limited edition of the Inspired by collection. I had the unique opportunity to see the Wraith Inspired by Film model a few weeks ago at HR Owen Mayfair, London.

As you would expect, the Inspired by Film edition offers an exquisite experience

Also, I really appreciated Rolls-Royce’s decision to move away from the heavy motoring mentality and engaging with the modern lifestyle and fashion. Unfortunately, internal combustion engines are not particularly exciting anymore, and people who find them exciting are part of a very niche community.

And only Inspired by Film is limited to only 30 vehicles.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Drophead Waterspeed Facts and Photos

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date July 20, 2015

The last Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Waterspeed is available at HR Owen, Mayfair London dealer. Waterspeed limited edition was introduced last years on May. 33 of the Waterspeed Limited Edition are sold and this is the last one. So what is special with the Drophead Coupe Waterspeed Limited Edition, here is the story!

The Bluebird Motor Company building was commissioned in 1923 to be Europe’s largest garage and was built in the era’s characteristic Art Deco style, a style which it preserves today. The business would ultimately help fund Campbell’s pursuit to wrest the Waterspeed record from its American holders.

The car will then head to the world-renowned Concorso D’Elegenza at Villa D’Este on the shores of one of Italy’s world-famous lakes, Como, where it will be unveiled to the public for the first time. It was on the adjacent Lake Maggiore where, on 1 September 1937, Campbell established his legend, setting a world-record speed of 126.33 mph in the famous Bluebird K3 boat powered by a Rolls-Royce R Engine.

Just an additional information, it takes 10-hour to hand brush for rear metal deck. And Each piece of metal is individually panel-beaten by hand for 70 hours before the metal press!

The exterior colour is another story, it is called Maggiore Blue. Before the hand sanding process begins for the exterior colour, 9 individual layers of colours are applied to exterior body.

The price?

£458,000!

Tags Phantom, Phantom Drophead, Rolls Royce, Waterspeed

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Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired by Fashion

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date May 14, 2015

Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired by Fashion. You may not expect to see Rolls-Royce and fashion in the same sentence. Rolls-Royce is a very traditional company that sticks to its roots and rarely deviates. However, world has changed! The automotive industry must engage with the contemporary world to avoid being isolated.

Rolls-Royce does this very well, from their social media marketing campaigns to their digital advertisements. And now they have created a Wraith inspired by high fashion. This is also Rolls-Royce’s way of respecting its roots in its first showroom in Conduit Street, in Mayfair, London.

Haute Couture

This haute couture model is forging a new path for the automotive industry – away from the realm of boring! Yes, I said it – being boring. Unfortunately, the automotive industry is stuck in a loop of boredom. Certainly, there are new driving assistance systems, cars are more efficient, they are better built, and also faster. However, you expect these notions from a brand new car. Today, an iPhone has the computing power of a 1990s super computer! And also, based on the Kano model, we expect modernity in our cars!

Despite being technologically modern, cars are still not offered in a wide range of colours; grey, black, white! Have we really moved on from the Model T in this respect? Even the premium brands still offer the same colour scheme from the 1990s. Limited editions just offer extra options and that’s all. Merchandise can make things better but people won’t buy a handbag from a car company ahead of Chanel or Louis Vuitton.

Periscope

However, the way Rolls-Royce has interpreted fashion trends and developed a product is a great case study. High fashion exudes throughout the campaign; from the press coverage via Twitter’s latest live broadcasting tool Periscope, to high-heeled models pulling the cars inside the factory editorial photos. Cars should engage with fashion to break the cycle of stubborn design!

Unfortunately, many people in the automotive industry would disagree with me and would tell me how wrong I am. They were telling me this for ages but guess who was right? Answer: just have a look at these photos!

And high-Heeled sandals from Gianmarco Lorenzi. How I can know it? That’s my secret!

Rolls-Royce Wraith Inspired by Fashion — High-Heeled Sandals from Gianmarco Lorenzi

Photo Credit | Rolls-Royce

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Rolls-Royce Phantom 1930 Model at HR Owen, London

Post author By Uygar Kilic
Post date April 20, 2015

Few days ago, I spotted this classic car in HR Owen, London. Rolls-Royce Phantom 1930 model! I am not a fan of classic cars but when I saw this Phantom from the 1930s, I just couldn’t help but stop and stare. Unlike navigating in our contemporary driving world, the early Rolls-Royce driver needed to pay more attention whilst at the wheel.

Most of the controls for the engine are manually manipulated, so a good understanding of the engine mechanics is necessary. Additionally, though the interior really is beautiful, you won’t find any safety features. The main objective is not to crash!

In terms of interior design, there is a definite resemblance to the modern Rolls-Royce models. Even if you purchase a brand new Rolls-Royce, you won’t be straying far from the traditional design heritage.
In summary, this car looks like it came from a different planet and you can see how the automotive industry has evolved over the years.

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