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Dubai Police will use Rolls-Royce Cullinan

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Dubai Police has perhaps the most expensive fleet of any police force in the world, and the new car that will be used on the roads of this Emirate is a modified Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The car was modified by one of the best tuning companies Mansory and is not the first to be upgraded by this company. The first was the Mercedes-Benz G63 that became part of the Dubai Police force a few years ago.

The car is finished in a combination of white and dark green, like other police vehicles in Dubai. Besides the front bumper with a carbon splitter, wide wheel arches and a set of special rims, it is not known what other modifications Mansory has installed.

What we know for now is that the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is powered by a 6.75-L twin-turbo V12 engine with 619 hp, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels.

The car was presented at the Dubai World Trade Center, and it is currently unknown for what duties it will be used. Dubai Police are looking to increase their presence at the city’s most visited sites such as the Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard.

Source: Reuters

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Buying expensive cars in the US has become risky

Buying a new car in the United States has become risky, especially if the car is being shipped long distances. Delivery can take a long time, and car thieves use this to steal expensive models. One such case occurred recently when a Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible worth $ 300,000 was stolen.

The car was purchased in Florida and was supposed to be delivered to a buyer in Detroit. However, the Rolls-Royce Dawn never arrived, despite being purchased on January 18. The buyer, Nader Eldamouni, was left without a car that he wanted to add to his collection of cars that includes Lamborghinis, Rolls-Royce Phantoms and Mercedes-Benz G-Classes.

In 2024, a thief broke into the systems of the delivery company Dealer’s Choice Auto Transport, and saw the delivery schedule and contact information of the drivers. “The criminal hacked the driver’s portal and knew which vehicles were being transported and where they were being transported. He contacted the driver posing as the customer and gave him new information with instructions on where to deliver the car,” Steven Yariv told WSVN.

The thief stole several luxury cars in this way, such as a Mercedes GLS600 Maybach ($200,000) and a Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV ($400,000).

Unfortunately, these are not the only cases, as a similar incident also occurred with a Houston customer who bought a Ferrari in New York, but it was delivered to an unknown person in Miami.

Source: WSVN-TV via YouTube, Photo: EPA-EFE

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Unique Rolls-Royce Phantom Dragon

Since Charles Rolls and Henry Royce founded the Rolls-Royce company in 1904, its cars have been the epitome of luxury. However, there are always those who want more than that, a unique car. One such Rolls-Royce was created for a Chinese client, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Dragon.

The car’s design is inspired by the Year of the Dragon and features a simple Iced Diamond black body, which looks quite modest, while the interior is the complete opposite. “Our goal was to showcase the most revered Chinese symbols and the client’s personal iconography in a striking way, but also to respectfully subtly incorporate the Rolls-Royce design signature. In this car, we have achieved this using a variety of means and have ‘captured’ the rich heritage of the region, the client and the Rolls-Royce brand,” said Shuai Feng, Rolls-Royce’s lead designer.

A special highlight in the cabin is the custom The Gallery dashboard, made of four types of wood (a total of 297 pieces) and featuring two dragons in the clouds. The front seats, dashboard, steering wheel and door panels are covered in beautiful Ardent red leather, while the owner’s last name is embroidered on the headrests in ancient Chinese calligraphy. There is also a special starry ceiling, which depicts a red and white dragon.

The car is powered by a twin-turbo 6.75L V12 engine with 563 hp (420 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. That’s enough to propel the 2,560 kg (5,643.8 lb) car to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.3 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The price of this unique Rolls-Royce Phantom Dragon has not been published.

Source: Rolls-Royce

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Unique Rolls-Royce Phantom Dragon