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27-L Rolls-Royce V12 Merlin engine is up for auction

In 1904, the British luxury car company, Rolls-Royce Limited, was founded, and at the beginning of the First World War, it started manufacturing aero-engines. The development of aviation in that period gave the company the opportunity to continue producing aero engines even after the end of the Great War. During WWII their engines, such as this 27-L V12 Rolls-Royce Merlin, powered some of the most famous aircraft including the Spitfire, the Hurricane and the Mustang. Now, it is for sale.

These engines were also produced in the USA under license, and more than 58,000 of them came out of the plants of Packard Motor Car Company and Continental Aircraft. Many were exported to England, while the rest were used for versions of the American Curtiss P-40 aircraft and most versions of the P51 aircraft. This version of the Packard Merlin engine powered various models of the North American F-6 and P-51 Mustang aircraft.

The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine left the Hillingdon factory near Glasgow in 1949 and was reassembled only a few years ago so it is in excellent condition. With around 1,800 hp (1,300 kW), it was developed for high-altitude operations where engine noise was not important. It was reliable so it was also used in armored tanks and MTB patrol boats.

It will be auctioned on Saturday 24th August, 2024 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. Estimated value of the engine is £40,000 – £50,000.

Source: Iconic Auctioneers

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27-L Rolls-Royce V12 Merlin engine is up for auction
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2025 Rolls-Royce Specter Semaphore

On August 16, Rolls-Royce will premiere a special version of its first ultra-luxurious electric coupé Spectre, the Rolls-Royce Specter Semaphore.

The Specter is considered by many to be a modern version of the Rolls-Royce Wraith, although Rolls-Royce disagrees. However, this version catches the eye at first glance with its intense Semaphore Yellow color, while the hood is decorated with Marble Paint Spill, part of California artists. This work of art required more than 160 working hours and was done with multiple layers of silver to create a look that resembles yellow and silver mixed together.

In the luxurious cabin, the seats are upholstered in a combination of white, lemon yellow and citrine yellow, and the same combination covers the central console, door panels and parts of the dashboard.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Specter Semaphore is powered by two electric motors with a total power of 585 hp (430 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a 120 kWh battery that enables a range of up to 428 km with a single charge.

Source: Rolls-Royce

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2025 Rolls-Royce Specter Semaphore
Tuning

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge with new carbon body kit

A few months ago, Rolls-Royce presented a new edition of the Cullinan Black Badge Series II, whose production will start in August 2024. For owners of the current model, the American company 1016 Industries offers a special carbon body kit.

Rolls-Royce premiered the Cullinan Black Badge at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show as a special edition of the Cullinan. The car is based on performance and its interior consists of carbon fiber applications, black leather and borders colored according to the exterior colour. However, for those who want more, 1016 Industries offers a special body kit, which is the first aftermarket company to offer packages of parts made from the pure carbon used by Rolls-Royce. These include lightweight side skirts, a sports diffuser, a rear fender extension spoiler and new bumpers.

When it comes to the powertrain, 1016 Industries hasn’t changed anything. Under the bonnet is still a 6.75-L V12 engine with 591 hp (441 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels.

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge accelerates to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds with a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph), which is respectable for a car weighing 2734 kg.

1016 Industries has not disclosed how much the upgrade costs, but it is known that the tuner offers a similar V3 package for $65,000.

Source: 1016 Industries

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Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge with new carbon body kit