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2021 was the best year for Rolls Royce

Although the crisis has shaken the automotive industry in 2021, British Rolls-Royce does not seem to be concerned. What so ever, it seems that last year was very successful because they achieved the best result in the long history, when it comes to sales.

Rolls Royce, which has been owned by BMW for many years, announced that in 2021 it achieved sales growth of almost 50 percent compared to 2020. In 2021, the British company sold 5,586 cars.

And for 2022, expectations are high. According to statements from Rolls Royce, they managed to sell the planned production for the next nine months. For the second half of the year, the presentation of the new electric model Spectre EV is planned. The car is currently in the testing phase, and although it was announced Rolls Royce will not use the BMW platform, but its aluminum platform introduced in 2017, used by the Ghost and Cullinan models.

Source: Rolls Royce

News, Tuning

Armored Rolls-Royce Cullinan

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is definitely not a cheap SUV. However, those looking for a safer and more expensive version can contact Klassen for the armored Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

Klassen offers the CEN 1063 Level BR6 protection level for Cullinan including a unique folding system integrated into all door seals. The ceiling and floor were also reinforced to be able to withstand the simultaneous explosion of two DM51 hand grenades.

The luxury SUV also got multi-layer bulletproof glass, battery protection and an electronic control module. There are also reinforced suspension, reinforced door supports and other critical structural points, and a system that allows the vehicle to move even in the event of a tire puncture.

The interior contains exclusive high quality materials. Klassen offers customers a large selection of modifications while the exterior is mostly still true to the standard model. This is important so that the Cullinan does not attract unwanted attention, but this is difficult to do because it is a Rolls-Royce SUV.

The armored Cullinan is powered by a 6.75 liter V12 direct injection engine with 563 hp (414 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 5 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

Klassen’s armored Cullinan costs more than $ 950,000 (€ 830,000). That’s a lot of money, but you also get a lot, especially when it comes to high-level protection and security.

Source: Klassen

EV, News

Rolls Royce Spectre EV

Rolls Royce has decided to stop the rumors and announce to the world that it is in the process of making its first electric coupe, the Spectre EV. This is a historic step forward for the company that announced the electric novelty earlier through the 102EX and 103EX concepts.

Interestingly, although it was announced Rolls Royce will not use the BMW platform, but its aluminum platform introduced in 2017. This platform has been used on Phantom models, Cullinan and Ghost.

Rolls Royce not only announced a new model, but also presented a camouflaged prototype as a big surprise. The shape and proportions themselves are very reminiscent of the Wraith, and are expected to have two doors, a low roofline and a long front cover.

“It’s not in any way the successor of the Wraith. It’s a different proposition for our clients. It will feel very different, it will look very different,” said Rolls-Royce CEO, Torsten Mueller-Oetvoes.

He added: “We will go from combustion engines straight into electric when we substitute certain positions in our portfolio, and that is the way forward,” he said.

Before production begins, the prototype will make at least 2.5 million kilometers in all possible conditions. This will simulate as much as 400 years of use.

The first deliveries will be in 2023, and the brand will be fully electric by 2030.

Source: Automotive News Europe