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05-27-2008, 12:20 PM
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Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce unveiled the first official sketches of its upcoming all-new smaller model, known as the RR4.
The baby Rolls has been on the radar for some time now (http://news.windingroad.com/body-stylesmarket-segment/sedans/rolls-royce-confirms-details-of-%e2%80%98baby%e2%80%99-rr4-model/), known to be based on underpinnings from parent company BMW’s 7-series. RR tells us that the new RR4 will also have a new engine that is “unique to Rolls-Royce.” The car sounds to be well underway with Britain’s Goodwood manufacturing center gearing up to produce the RR4 for what is likely to be a 2010 launch.
Rolls has given two sketches of the car (click below the jump to see the second), both showing a low and squared off sports sedan, with plenty of Phantom (http://news.windingroad.com/car-buying/rolls-royce-coupe-drawing-in-new-buyers/) hints around the rear quarters. Give us your first impressions of these first looks, in comments (http://news.windingroad.com/countriesmarkets/euro/baby-rolls-royce-tipped-with-official-rr4-sketches/#comments).
(Click through the jump to read the Rolls-Royce press release.)
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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 shift 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 proportions. 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.
More... (http://news.windingroad.com/countriesmarkets/euro/baby-rolls-royce-tipped-with-official-rr4-sketches/)
Luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce unveiled the first official sketches of its upcoming all-new smaller model, known as the RR4.
The baby Rolls has been on the radar for some time now (http://news.windingroad.com/body-stylesmarket-segment/sedans/rolls-royce-confirms-details-of-%e2%80%98baby%e2%80%99-rr4-model/), known to be based on underpinnings from parent company BMW’s 7-series. RR tells us that the new RR4 will also have a new engine that is “unique to Rolls-Royce.” The car sounds to be well underway with Britain’s Goodwood manufacturing center gearing up to produce the RR4 for what is likely to be a 2010 launch.
Rolls has given two sketches of the car (click below the jump to see the second), both showing a low and squared off sports sedan, with plenty of Phantom (http://news.windingroad.com/car-buying/rolls-royce-coupe-drawing-in-new-buyers/) hints around the rear quarters. Give us your first impressions of these first looks, in comments (http://news.windingroad.com/countriesmarkets/euro/baby-rolls-royce-tipped-with-official-rr4-sketches/#comments).
(Click through the jump to read the Rolls-Royce press release.)
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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 shift 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 proportions. 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.
More... (http://news.windingroad.com/countriesmarkets/euro/baby-rolls-royce-tipped-with-official-rr4-sketches/)