On February 6, 1911, the most famous Rolls-Royce bonnet ornament sculpture, The Spirit of Ecstasy, was created. 111 years later, the British brand presented a new version of the sculpture for the electric future.

What matters is that the sculpture has not undergone major changes, so Rolls-Royce fans have no need to worry. The wings (actually, the dress of the female figurine) still have the same position. However, if you look closely, you can see that the new The Spirit of Ecstasy is not as straight as before. The sculpture has bent legs, one of which is slightly forward, symbolizing a step into the electric future by creating what Rolls-Royce calls the “true goddess of speed”.

The new Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy is 0.7 inches shorter than the current one. This is important when it comes to electric vehicles, where even the smallest detail increases wind resistance which means a shorter range of the vehicle. Rolls-Royce claims that its upcoming Specter EV already has a drag coefficient of just 0.26. It will be used from 2024 in new generations of electric Rolls Royce cars.

Source: Rolls-Royce