Plenty of photoshopped renderings of Rolls-Royce's next effort, the
RR4, but this morning, the BMW-owned British luxury icon released the
first official sketches of the new car. The RR4 won't be coming to
market for another two years, but its design is complete and vehicle
development and testing is well underway. The marque's Goodwood
factory is undergoing renovations that will allow its production
lines to accommodate the full Phantom range as well as the new RR4.
Based on the sketches, it looks like the RR4 will be retaining the
same long-hood, high-beltline pro****tions as the Phantom series cars.
Although rumors have had the RR4 being built on a derivative of the
new 7-series platform, Rolls isn't saying anything about that right
now. The car will apparently have a unique new engine not shared with
any other models.
ROLLS-ROYCE RELEASES FIRST SKETCHES OF RR4
27 May 2008, Goodwood
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed the first design sketches of its
next new model. Known as RR4, the car is due to be launched in 2010
and will sit alongside the Phantom model line-up. RR4 will be smaller
than Phantom and powered by a new engine, unique to Rolls-Royce.
The design was signed off in 2007 and engineering development is now
fully underway. The Goodwood manufacturing facilities are being
completely reconfigured to accommodate the RR4, with extended paint,
wood and leather shops as well as a second assembly line. The company
will move to a two ****ft system next year as it gears up for full
production of the new model.
Chief designer, Ian Cameron, said, "Effortless performance and
standard-setting levels of comfort and efficiency, executed with the
utmost care and attention, remain fundamentals of Rolls-Royce design.
The RR4 has a more informal presence than the Phantom models with a
greater emphasis on driving. In design terms this is expressed
through its slightly smaller dimensions and more organic form, yet
with powerful, purposeful pro****tions. It is a true and
uncompromising Rolls-Royce in every sense."
"RR4 will mark a milestone in the history of Rolls-Royce Motor
Cars", Chairman, Ian Robertson added. "The business
continues to go from strength to strength and the introduction of
this new model will expand the appeal of the brand. We look forward
to this next chapter with anticipation and confidence."
Further design and engineering details will be announced during the
course of 2009.
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