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The exterior of the Black Badge Ghost Series II exudes energy via refined but impactful design adjustments. For the primary time, the decrease grille has been redesigned with two darkened chrome strips that run alongside purposeful air ducts, accentuating the vertical stance of the enduring Pantheon Grille. The black chrome detailing, a signature of Black Badge fashions, is utilized to the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, the grille, and the side-mounted Badge of Honour. Each element is precision-polished by hand to attain a deep mirror-black end, and the door handles have been given a black end, additional enhancing the automobile’s darkish, assertive aesthetic. The boldest visible assertion comes within the type of new 22-inch part-polished, seven-spoke cast wheels.
At the guts of the Black Badge Ghost Series II is the high-power V12 engine, which delivers 29PS extra energy and 50NM extra torque than the usual Ghost Series II. The engine’s full potential is unlocked with the ‘Low’ button on the gear choice stalk, rising gearshift speeds by 50% when the throttle is pressed to 90%. This characteristic, together with a extra pronounced exhaust observe, offers the driving force an exciting but refined expertise with out compromising Rolls-Royce’s signature smoothness.
Inside, Black Badge Ghost Series II gives a darkish, technical atmosphere that displays its performance-oriented nature. The new Clock Cabinet is a refined but putting characteristic, housing an analogue timepiece and a black chrome Spirit of Ecstasy figurine, set in opposition to the upgraded Central Information Display. The interface now integrates Rolls-Royce’s superior SPIRIT working system, enhancing the driving expertise with cutting-edge digital options.
Craftsmanship is central to the inside, with the usage of Technical Carbon, a meticulously crafted end that includes laying carbon and metallic fibers over a black Bolivar wooden base. This intricate course of creates a diamond-shaped weave with a three-dimensional impact, including depth and texture to the inside surfaces. Each piece undergoes a rigorous manufacturing course of, together with curing underneath stress and a number of layers of lacquer. Clients who select the Immersive Seating possibility with a middle console can additional personalize their Black Badge Ghost Series II with the infinity image, rendered in aerospace-grade aluminum and utilized to the rear Technical Carbon waterfall part.
The dramatic Duality Twill, an progressive rayon cloth produced from bamboo, was impressed by the bamboo groves close to Sir Henry Royce’s former dwelling on the Côte d’Azur. This daring materials might be embroidered with a ‘Duality’ graphic, representing the marque’s founders’ initials. A whole Duality Twill inside can incorporate over two million stitches and 11 miles of thread, creating a unprecedented end that may be additional personalised with 51 completely different thread colours for daring contrasts or refined monochrome results. Another possibility for personalization is the Placed Perforation method, the place intricate patterns are created by perforating the seat leather-based with precision. Inspired by the shifting clouds over Rolls-Royce’s Goodwood dwelling, these perforations fluctuate in dimension to create three-dimensional artworks on the seat surfaces.
The Black Badge Planar Suspension system, used to harness the extra energy, integrates repeatedly variable, electronically managed shock absorbers and self-levelling air struts. The Upper Wishbone Damper unit, positioned above the entrance suspension, additional enhances agility whereas sustaining the easy ‘magic carpet journey’ that defines the Rolls-Royce driving expertise. For added management, the brake pedal journey has been decreased, and the chunk level has been raised, responding to consumer requests for a extra participating and potent driving expertise.
More info on worth and availability on the brand new Ghost Series II lineup is on the market through Rolls-Royce’s official website or licensed showrooms.
