Overview The Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II represents a refined stage in the evolution of the SZ platform, which served as the foundation for the company’s flagship sedans throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Introduced for the 1990 model year, the Silver Spirit II brought subtle but significant mechanical and interior updates to the long-standing design. While…
Overview The Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase (EWB) represents a specialized variant of the Ghost sedan, designed to offer increased rear-seat legroom for clients who prioritize chauffeur-driven comfort. Introduced to the market as a response to demand for a more spacious alternative to the standard Ghost, the EWB model features an additional 170 millimeters of wheelbase…
Overview The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase (EWB) represents the second generation of the marque’s most successful model. Built upon the proprietary “Architecture of Luxury,” an all-aluminum spaceframe shared with the Phantom and Cullinan, the Ghost moved away from its predecessor’s BMW 7-Series underpinnings to provide a more bespoke engineering foundation. This transition allowed for…
Overview The Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended represents the long-wheelbase variant of the second-generation Ghost, introduced to provide increased rear-seat legroom for chauffeured clients. Built upon the proprietary Architecture of Luxury—an all-aluminum spaceframe platform shared with the Phantom and Cullinan—the Ghost Extended utilizes advanced engineering to maintain structural rigidity while incorporating a sophisticated suspension system. The “Planar”…
Overview The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge represents a performance-oriented interpretation of the brand’s flagship SUV. Introduced for the 2020 model year, the Black Badge variant distinguishes itself from the standard Cullinan through increased power output, a recalibrated chassis, and darkened aesthetic elements. It is built upon the Architecture of Luxury, an all-aluminum spaceframe platform shared…
Overview The 1995 Rolls-Royce LWB, often associated with the extended-wheelbase variants of the Brooklands or Turbo R lines, represents the final era of traditional Crewe-built luxury automobiles. During this period, Rolls-Royce maintained its reputation for hand-crafted excellence, utilizing the SZ platform that had underpinned the company’s flagship offerings since the early 1980s. The LWB designation…
Overview The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge represents the high-performance, dark-themed variant of the brand’s flagship SUV. Introduced to cater to a younger, more dynamic demographic, the Black Badge series emphasizes a more aggressive aesthetic, increased power output, and sharpened driving dynamics compared to the standard Cullinan. Built upon the proprietary “Architecture of Luxury” aluminum spaceframe,…
Overview The 1996-1997 Rolls-Royce Limousine represents the final era of the traditional Crewe-built luxury motor cars. Based on the long-wheelbase architecture of the Silver Spur, these vehicles were hand-assembled to meet the specific requirements of heads of state, corporate executives, and high-net-worth individuals. During this period, Rolls-Royce maintained its commitment to “waftability,” utilizing the venerable…
Overview The Rolls-Royce Dawn represents the brand’s return to a dedicated open-top four-seat grand tourer, filling a distinct gap in the company’s lineup during its production run from 2016 to 2021. Sharing its platform architecture with the Ghost and Wraith, the Dawn was engineered to prioritize refinement and passenger comfort, utilizing a complex fabric roof…
Overview The 1990 Rolls-Royce Mulsanne represents a specific era of British luxury manufacturing, characterized by the traditional “Crewe-built” philosophy. As a successor to the Silver Spirit line, the Mulsanne was positioned as the flagship sedan for the brand, emphasizing hand-crafted interior appointments, extensive use of Connolly leather, and matched walnut veneers. The vehicle utilized the…
Overview The 1995 Rolls-Royce Dawn represents the final chapter of the long-running Silver Spirit and Silver Spur lineage, serving as the open-top variant within the marque’s traditional luxury hierarchy. Built at the Crewe facility in England, the vehicle utilized the robust SZ platform, which underpinned the brand’s offerings throughout the 1980s and early 1990s. By…
Overview The Rolls-Royce Mulsanne, introduced in 1980, represented the brand’s return to a more traditional naming convention while utilizing the long-standing SZ platform. Positioned as the flagship sedan, the Mulsanne was engineered to provide the quintessential British luxury experience, emphasizing craftsmanship, ride comfort, and presence. During the 1987-1989 period, the model continued to serve as…