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“Black Badge strongly appeals to a definite group of shoppers who search a extra visceral interpretation of the Rolls-Royce expertise. In its engineering, expertise, supplies, and design, Black Badge Cullinan Series II satisfies these shoppers’ eager urge for food for innovation and new modes of self-expression. Cullinan’s darker alter ego has at all times asserted its personal distinctive place in our product portfolio; I’m sure that this new incarnation will construct on its predecessor’s success.” Chris Brownridge, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
The exterior of the Black Badge Cullinan Series II asserts itself with a redesigned entrance finish, highlighted by a decrease air consumption and the enduring Pantheon grille, which now options illumination—a primary throughout the Cullinan fashions. The grille, together with all exterior detailing, adheres to the Black Badge’s signature black color scheme, accentuated by a silver horizon line. The Spirit of Ecstasy and different exterior particulars are completed in black, enhancing the car’s monolithic look. This mannequin additionally permits for prolonged customisation of the decrease physique’s color scheme.
The car’s spectacular stance is complemented by the brand new 23-inch wheels, designed with an intricate sample of ten interwoven spokes that showcase a mix of polished, painted, and recessed surfaces. These wheels additionally permit for a transparent view of the signature Red Black Badge brake callipers, accessible in a number of colors.
Inside, the Black Badge Cullinan Series II continues Rolls-Royce’s custom of utilizing superior, technical supplies, retaining the admired Technical Carbon end from its predecessor, which now kinds a exact sample that enhances the inside’s three-dimensional impact. If particular person rear seats are chosen, they characteristic the Black Badge household motif embroidered onto the Technical Carbon part.
The cabin’s atmosphere is additional outlined by the Duality Twill textile, impressed by the bamboo groves close to Sir Henry Royce’s winter house, and is on the market in daring bespoke colourways. The seating options as much as 107,000 perforations making a sample harking back to the clouds over Goodwood, including a dynamic and impressed contact to the inside. This mannequin additionally showcases a brand new inside Clock Cabinet that highlights the Black Badge Spirit of Ecstasy, and seating that comes with an intricate Duality Twill sample with as much as 2.2 million stitches and 11 miles of thread. Additionally, the seating design incorporates a Placed Perforation sample impressed by the clouds above Rolls-Royce’s house base, involving as much as 107,000 particular person perforations.
In phrases of engineering, the Black Badge Cullinan Series II retains the highly effective twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 engine, making certain the car’s efficiency matches its daring design. The transmission and throttle settings are fine-tuned for a extra instant response, complementing the bespoke exhaust system and modified brake pedal for a sharper driving expertise. Notably, this mannequin introduces 23-inch wheels, a primary for any Black Badge Rolls-Royce, sustaining the motor automobile’s spectacular 600PS and 900Nm torque.
Air vent surrounds and different inside metals endure a darkening course of to match the general Black Badge theme, contributing to the automobile’s subversive design ideas. The distinctive Clock Cabinet within the Cullinan Series II shows an analogue timepiece alongside an up-lit Spirit of Ecstasy, with the brand new Illuminated Fascia that includes a glowing infinity image set in opposition to a Cityscape sample. The Black Badge Cullinan Series II additionally introduces a digital Bespoke therapy for the instrument dials, accessible in 4 progressive colourways, enhancing the futuristic and unique really feel of the car.
