It'd be interesting to know what percentage of Rolls-Royce customers actually use the configurator to get a sense of their desired spec before buying, and how many simply head straight to the showroom for the sort of luxurious, bespoke and deferential experience to which they are likely accustomed. We'd wager the latter group greatly outweighs the former, which probably explains why Rolls doesn't seem to have put too much thought into the site; it's merely a gimmick for the unwashed masses to play around with, so that's exactly what we've done.
The latest addition to said configurator is the Cullinan. Powered by a 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12, its 570hp and 627lb ft of torque must shift the 5.3m long, 2,660kg behemoth with suitable levels of comfort and opulence. Exactly what form that comfort and opulence takes is up each prospective owner, though, with a typically vast selection of customisation options being made available.
From lambswool floor mats to a gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy and foldaway seats which extend from the boot to paint-matched umbrellas stored in the doors, there's something for every sheikh, oligarch and lottery winner alike. There are, of course, no prices on the configurator - if you need to ask, and all that - but the £250,000 starting price of the Cullinan should be the context on which your guesstimates are based.
The external options, unsurprisingly, don't really have much of an effect on the overall appearance of the car, so dominant is the scale of its design. Even the more extreme paint colours are relatively reserved, though the satin-silver finish bonnet does seem to help somewhat, drawing the eye away from the radiator grille, which appears garishly prominent on a car of this size.
Inside is where Rolls really lets you off the leash though, with a plethora of unfathomably vulgar colours which would make you question the taste of even the most well-heeled of owners. We created this purple, teal and turquoise monstrosity in the few minutes we had at our disposal, but surely a PHer can do better (or worse, rather).
So, what do you think? Can the Cullinan's proportions be improved with a tasteful spec? Should a Rolls-Royce be unashamedly brash anyway? And what's the worst combination you can come up with? Visit the configurator here and give it your best shot over lunch, and share your efforts in the comments below.
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