Wednesday 23rd January 2013

Rolls-Royce Wraith - official pic

First teaser shot confirms fastback profile for new Rolls

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UPDATED - Since we first published this story Rolls-Royce has released an official teaser image. Original story as below

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Ghostly theme worked to the max

Inspired by a forum post by J4CKO Alex brought the debate about the PH-worthiness or otherwise of Rollers to the homepage off the back of news of Freddie Mercury's Shadow going up for auction. While there seemed to be a bit more of a gravitational pull towards Bentley news of an all-new Rolls-Royce coming to the Geneva show is something worth taking note of, not least because the press release describes it as "the most dynamic and powerful Rolls-Royce in history."

Having had a sneak preview that we can't actually talk about yet we'll tease and say that it is a car that should be on your radar, if excesses of luxury and opulence are your thing.

The name - Wraith - has appeared on a Rolls-Royce before, as long ago as 1938. Its return and the details of the car it will be applied to are still under wraps but that hasn't stopped the firm putting out two - count 'em! - press releases full of mysterious and slightly sinister hints as to the car's ... er ... spirit.

Rolls-Royce 'Slimer' not yet confirmed

So what have we got? We have, in no particular order, "more than a hint of the noire", "a name that alludes to something more menacing; a nimbler, caliginous foil to Ghost and Phantom's stately presence" and the promise that "Wraith alludes to an almost imperceptible but powerful force, something rare, agile and potent, a spirit that will not be tethered to the earth."

So, what, it can fly? Probably not. And some of the width restrictors and tighter multi-storey car parks in central London may beg to differ with the promise that "it defies attempts to contain it."

We'll know more as Geneva draws nearer, with deliveries from the end of the year.

 

 

 

[Andehh]

Want. Nothing more.

[FisiP1]

Should be adequate.

[Alfanatic]

Great. So it's called Wraith, but the rest is just vapourware.

[J4CKO]

"Alex started the debate about the PH-worthiness or otherwise of Rollers"

Oh, he did, did he ?

[RosscoPCole]

I think it might be a coupe based on the Ghost.

[Sampaio]

I know it won't be one... but I'd love to see how Rolls would make a supercar...

[Dan Trent]

J4CKO said:

"Alex started the debate about the PH-worthiness or otherwise of Rollers"

Oh, he did, did he ?

My apologies. And he did say as much in his article.

Now, where's that edit button?

Dan

[LongLiveTazio]

Alfanatic said:

Great. So it's called Wraith, but the rest is just vapourware.

It's a coupé Ghost.

[Dan Trent]

ThePowerOfRedaction said:

Inspired by a forum post by J4CKO Alex brought the debate about the PH-worthiness or otherwise of Rollers to the homepage

There we go!

Dan

[User33678888]

Finally, something to replace a Bentley Brooklands 2dr.

[LotusOmega375D]

Dan Trent said:

J4CKO said:

"Alex started the debate about the PH-worthiness or otherwise of Rollers"

Oh, he did, did he ?

My apologies. And he did say as much in his article.

Now, where's that edit button?

Dan

I'm waiting for the Rolls Royce "Boast".

[BrettMRC]

It had better have a V16!

[DonkeyApple]

It will need to be under £25k or it won't sell. But regardless, I won't like the wheels and won't be buying one.

Isn't this how new PH works?

[vixen1700]

Love to see some sort of spectacular, over the top 21st Century Figoni & Falaschi Art Deco interpretation coupe.

[DonkeyApple]

vixen1700 said:

Love to see some sort of spectacular, over the top 21st Century Figoni & Falaschi Art Deco interpretation coupe.

Like the Round Door?

[vixen1700]

DonkeyApple said:

Like the Round Door?

Yeah, a 21st Century take on that with sleeker modern aerodynamics obviously. Opulence and style, but I fear bling will be the outcome.

[DonkeyApple]

vixen1700 said:

DonkeyApple said:

Like the Round Door?

Yeah, a 21st Century take on that with sleeker modern aerodynamics obviously. Opulence and style, but I fear bling will be the outcome.

Would be lovely and very exciting but as you say, if they have any sense they will build something for dull people with money. The sort of thing an accountant or lawyer would find tremendously exciting.

A rip off of the stillborn Eva GT would be very good. Gutted Morgan pulled that.

I was reading about the Round Door in an old Octane. It's a stunning piece of Art Deco style.

[Motormatt]

DonkeyApple said:

It will need to be under £25k or it won't sell. But regardless, I won't like the wheels and won't be buying one.

Isn't this how new PH works?

This ^^ but you forgot to add how much better it could have been if it had a manual box, weighed the same as an Elise and wasn't driven by (insert stereotype here).

I can't wait to see it!

[vixen1700]

DonkeyApple said:

if they have any sense they will build something for dull people with money. The sort of thing an accountant or lawyer would find tremendously exciting.

[DonkeyApple]

vixen1700 said:

DonkeyApple said:

if they have any sense they will build something for dull people with money. The sort of thing an accountant or lawyer would find tremendously exciting.

Accountant?