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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 19, 2024

Rolls-Royce Recaps Record-Breaking Bespoke Commissions In...

Rolls-Royce recaps another year of bespoke excellence. While the historic British ultra-luxury automotive manufacturer Rolls-Royce is known for its classic-inspired design, timeless elegance, and undeniable over-the-top opulence that has made the manufacturer and its vehicles a favorite amongst celebrities and luxury car collectors and enthusiasts. However, Rolls-Royce Bespoke is the department through which the wildest dreams come true, from exquisite details to stunning one-offs, inspired limited-edition models, and coachbuilt masterpieces. 2024 was an exciting year in particular for Rolls-Royce Bespoke, with a record level of commissions highlighting increasing demand for bespoke commissions, elevating typical Rolls-Royce luxury into unique statements. In 2024, Rolls-Royce broke new ground with its Bepsoke Commissions, introducing details like a gold golf putter, celestial-inspired touches, and more. These Bespoke projects included the Phantom Scintilla, inspired by the Spirit of Ecstasy, the Black Badge Ghost City Lights, inspired by London, the Cullinan Series II Inspired by Rose, the Phantom Goldfinger, the Spectre Lunaflair, the Ghost Extended Series II ‘The Encounter,’ and the Phantom Year of the Dragon, inspired by the Lunar New Year. Each featured rich cultural, historical, and artistic inspirations, as well as painstaking craftsmanship and ambitious design. With 2025 on the horizon, the potential for the grandeur of Rolls-Royce Bespoke will grow even greater. View All Rolls-Royces For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

By Tyler Rampersaud – December 19, 2024

Mansory Reveals New Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II Custom...

The new Rolls-Royce ultra-luxe SUV gets the Mansory treatment. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan quickly rose to icon status as a favored ultra-luxe SUV among celebrities and Rolls-Royce owners, combining Rolls-Royce’s classic, timeless opulence with the practicality and everyday usability of an SUV. However, Rolls-Royce has unveiled a new version of the Cullinan: the Cullinan Series II. With an updated design and new features, the Cullinan has evolved to be even more luxurious and innovative for the 2025 model year. However, Mansory, a brand known for its over-the-top customizations of the world’s most desirable vehicles, got its hands on the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II model. Imparting its signature aesthetic on the redesigned Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II, Mansory’s customization of the iconic ultra-luxe SUV model adds a new degree of luxury, exclusivity, craftsmanship and performance to the iconic Cullinan. The first aspect of the Mansory Rolls-Royce Cullinan customization that is noticeable is the body kit, which is crafted in forged carbon fiber. The enhancements extend to the front fascia, a carbon fiber hood, spoilers, custom wheels, and more. Two different custom exhausts are available, with a sports exhaust system that adds performance and transforms the exhaust note of the Cullinan’s enviable 6.8-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine. Regarding performance, Mansory also enhanced the performance of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II, with an engine upgrade that brings the total power to 720 horsepower and 774 lb/ft of torque, a significant increase from the stock vehicle’s numbers. As a result, the 0-60 time is decreased to less than 4.8 seconds. The interior is also transformed by Mansory, with stunning reupholstery, carbon fiber accents, and other touches throughout with beautiful craftsmanship. Going even further than Rolls-Royce’s incredible luxury craftsmanship, the new Mansory-customized Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II is a unique automotive statement. View All Rolls-Royce Cullinan For Sale Image Source: Mansory

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 27, 2024

Rolls-Royce Opens A New Private Office In Seoul

Rolls-Royce continues to expand its Private Office network. For Rolls-Royce owners and clients, the ultimate configuration experience involves traveling to the historic manufacturer’s home of Goodwood, England and experiencing the fine materials and wide range of finishes that Rolls-Royce offers to curate a stunning Rolls-Royce Bespoke vehicle that captures a client’s personal expression or tells a story as a precious heirloom. However, Rolls-Royce has brought the ultimate configuration experience beyond Goodwood with Private Office locations around the world. The luxury capitals of the world are places where Rolls-Royce clients can enjoy the Goodwood ultra-luxury experience without having to travel to England, with Rolls-Royce Bespoke Artisans and experts on hand, as well as advanced and thorough configuration abilities. In Dubai, Shanghai, and New York, Rolls-Royce has already opened Private Office locations through which incredible Rolls-Royce Bespoke commissions have been created. Yet another Rolls-Royce Private Office has been inaugurated, this time in one of Asia’s biggest luxury hubs: Seoul, South Korea. The design of the Private Office reflects Rolls-Royce's traditional sense of opulence, with a modern, clean aesthetic that matches the office’s urban Koren surroundings. Inside, customers will have a chance to experience the level of luxury previously only available at Rolls-Royce’s home of Goodwood, with the ability to create unique statements through Rolls-Royce Bespoke vehicles. As the historic manufacturer’s ultra-luxury continues to expand around the world, Seoul is the next destination for the ultimate Rolls-Royce experience. View All Rolls-Royces For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

By Tyler Rampersaud – November 06, 2024

Rolls-Royce Opens New Showroom In Abu Dhabi

Rolls-Royce opens a new showroom in a luxury capital. The United Arab Emirates is known as one of the world’s premier luxury hubs, with the towering ultra-modern skyscrapers of Dubai and its incredible concentration of luxury and exotic cars. However, the country’s capital, Abu Dhabi, is also one of the world’s biggest luxury capitals, and Rolls-Royce recently unveiled a new showroom in the glamorous city. One of the world’s most revered ultra-luxury manufacturers, Rolls-Royce brought the latest iteration of its uncompromised luxury to Abu Dhabi by opening its new showroom. The new facility offers a “fully immersive brand experience,” emphasizing the personalization and artisan craftsmanship of Rolls-Royce Bespoke. The core of the new showroom features the Bespoke Commissioning Atelier, where customers can get inspired by Rolls-Royce Bespoke creations and experience the materials, finishes, and colors they can use to create their statement in the form of an ultra-luxury car with Rolls-Royce Bespoke. Coinciding with the grand opening of the new showroom, Rolls-Royce also celebrated the regional debut of the new Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II. The new sedan further evolves the celebrated Rolls-Royce luxury sedan, continuing to utilize its twin-turbocharged V12 powertrain and Rolls-Royce’s signature “Magic Carpet” ride. The new Abu Dhabi showroom opening cements Rolls-Royce’s status as a luxury titan in one of the world’s biggest luxury hubs. View All Rolls-Royce For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce

By Jordan Aquistapace – October 29, 2024

The Only MANSORY 2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre In The U.S. Is ...

That's right, the only Mansory Rolls-Royce Spectre for sale in the U.S.! The name Rolls-Royce will forever be synonymous with success and luxury, delivering a truly unique driving and ownership experience through renowned models like the Phantom, Wraith, Ghost, and Cullinan. Introducing the Spectre as the next generation of Rolls-Royce, with it being the marque's first fully-electric vehicle, the automotive world has raved at its perfect blend of comfort, performance, and technology. Taking things just a step further, car modification specialists like Mansory have designed custom carbon fiber body kits exclusively for the Rolls-Royce Spectre, completely transforming its once-factory look. The team of professionals at Fort Lauderdale Collection South is proud to showcase the only Mansory Rolls-Royce Spectre for sale in the U.S., as part of its incredible inventory of exotics listed on duPont REGISTRY. View Listing With only two Mansory kits distributed worldwide for the Spectre, this Rolls-Royce was comissioned as a one-of-a-kind, full Mansory build and done by the professional at Platinum Motorsports in Los Angeles. This example features a sophisticated Diamond Black Metallic finish with the Single Turchese coachline that runs down the side of the car, which also ties into the matching interior. The Mansory kit includes brand-new front fenders with the addition of a secondary rain light and a much more aggressive carbon fiber front splitter. As for the rear, the use carbon fiber continues with a lightweight rear diffuser and central brake light, much like you'd see on a Formula 1 car. The kit also includes carbon fiber fender flairs with branding and carbon fiber side skirts with front winglets. The Spectre comes fitted on a set of 24-inch Forged FD.15 Mansory Wheels with custom Turchese accents. Opening its coach-style doors, the Rolls-Royce Spectre reveals a comfortable cabin with stunning Turchese leather with the Beluga accents scattered throughout. And with options being an important highlight when configuring a Rolls-Royce, this build comes well-optioned with factory upgrades like the Spectre Package($22,000), Starlight Door Inserts($13,300), Starlight Fascia($5,425), Bespoke Audio System($11,425) and much more. Whether you're behind the wheel or enjoying a comfortable cruise from the passenger seat, this Mansory Spectre aims to please with its well-balanced, practical design. With the addition of this Spectre being built at Platinum Group, the team took the liberty of documenting the entire process of the build, even going as far as hosting a special event focused on the car's debut. This 1-of-2 2024 Mansory Rolls-Royce Spectre from Fort Lauderdale Collection South is now for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. View Listing

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 29, 2024

BRABUS Unveils New 700 Blue Sky Custom Rolls-Royce Cullinan

BRABUS takes on the Rolls-Royce of SUVs. BRABUS has become one of the most iconic names in the aftermarket automotive world with its unmistakable style and over-the-top customizations featuring incredible craftsmanship and heightened performance. Recently, BRABUS had its incredible Signature Night event, showing off its latest creations on a runway fit for fashion, cars, and everything else that BRABUS has become known for creating. One of those creations was the new BRABUS 700 Blue Sky, which is BRABUS’s take on none other than one of the ultimate luxury SUVs: the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Visually, BRABUS completely transformed the ultra-luxury British SUV, giving it a BRABUS WIDESTAR body kit with a widened stance, transformed fascias, and carbon fiber accents throughout. In addition, the custom Rolls-Royce Cullinan boasts custom-developed 24-inch wheels made specifically for the BRABUS 700 Blue Sky, further enhancing its unique look. The interior is where the Blue Sky name comes from. It has sky blue leather upholstery throughout paired with BRABUS signature carbon fiber accents. The BRABUS MASTERPIECE interior is complete with a beautiful shell quilting pattern and a custom BRABUS design reinterpreting the Rolls-Royce Starlight headliner. BRABUS’s performance enhancements, however, complete the customization. The twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 engine produces 691 horsepower and 701 lb/ft of torque, complete with a custom exhaust system that enhances the vehicle's visual, sound, and performance aspects. Getting from 0-60 takes less than 5 seconds, and the ultra-luxe custom SUV will reach a limited top speed of 155 mph. With BRABUS customization, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is transformed into a truly opulent, one-of-a-kind custom luxury SUV masterpiece. View All Vehicles for Sale From BRABUS Image Source: BRABUS

By Tyler Rampersaud – October 25, 2024

Rolls-Royce Reveals New 007-Inspired One-Off Phantom Gold...

Rolls-Royce revives the legendary Goldfinger Phantom after 60 years. Chronicling the glamorous, action-packed, and epic adventures of a British spy, the James Bond film franchise is known for highlighting incredible destinations, suave style, and revered icons of luxury within its thrilling stories and nail-biting action. Whether it’s watches, suits, hotels, or luxury and exotic cars, 007 is known just as much for his exquisite taste as he is for his skill as a secret agent. As one of the greatest titans in the world of British luxury, Rolls-Royce has made a dozen appearances in the 007 franchise. Rolls-Royce has the status of being such a prominent and universal symbol of luxury, status, and opulence, that its cars not only help define characters in James Bond films, but serve as characters of their own, especially in Goldfinger, where Rolls-Royce made its first 007 film appearance. In it, the villain, Auric Goldfinger, drives a 1937 Phantom III Sedanca de Ville, which he drives throughout the events of the film. Celebrating 60 years since Goldfinger’s original release in 1964, Rolls-Royce has revived the iconic Phantom from the movie, in the form of a new one-off Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended, created by the masters of luxury artisan craftsmanship at Rolls-Royce Bespoke. Taking inspiration directly from the original car as it appears in the film, the new one-of-one Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger features the same configuration of black with yellow two-tone paintwork, the colors being specially formulated by Rolls-Royce paint specialists, with a bespoke two-tone design made to match the original. The Spirit of Ecstasy contains a reference to the film, in which Auric Goldfinger smuggles gold by hiding it in the body panels of his Rolls-Royce. To create the effect of gold hidden behind a silver Spirit of Ecstasy, the Phantom Goldfinger has a Spirit of Ecstasy crafted in solid silver, and carefully plated with sections of 18-carat gold to “reveal” the gold. The interior contains even more references to the film, using plenty of 18 and 24-carat gold throughout. One is a “vault” in the center console, housing a solid 18-carat gold bar in the shape of a Rolls-Royce Phantom speedform. Another is a debossed quote from Auric Goldfinger in the lid of the glovebox: “This is Gold, Mr. Bond. All my life, I have been in love with its colour, its brilliance, its divine heaviness.” The treadplates are gold-plated, and made to look like gold bars that reference the film, and the 24-carat gold-plated VIN plaque features a VIN that ends in 007. The iconic Phantom Gallery in the car features a hand-drawn, three-dimensional depiction of the Furka Pass, the road where an iconic scene in the film takes place of James Bond following Auric Goldfinger as he smuggles gold. This feature alone required a year of development, with ten prototypes made to perfect the design. The Starlight Headliner depicts the night sky that would have been over the Furka Pass on the last day the film was shot in Switzerland, July 11, 1964, and the rear seat picnic tables have a 22-carat gold inlay featuring a fictional map of Fort Knox. Navy leather and Royal Walnut wood veneers replicate the look of the original car. Other details that reference the film include a gold golf putter in the trunk, harlequin umbrellas in the rear doors, and even the license plate number ‘AU 1’ which was featured on the original car. The Phantom Goldfinger will keep the iconic number, which has been delivered to a British Rolls-Royce enthusiast and collector. The one-of-one Rolls-Royce Phantom Goldfinger not only celebrates 60 years of a legendary film, but also defines how Rolls-Royce “gilds the lily.” View All Rolls-Royce Phantoms For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce

By Gabriel Vega – October 08, 2024

Unveiled: The 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

The Rolls-Royce Ghost receives the Series II treatment, wearing a fresh face, an updated tech suite, and a broadened interior options list.

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 25, 2024

Rolls-Royce Opens New Private Office In New York

Rolls-Royce brings its ultimate luxury experience to New York. Rolls-Royce has spent decades being known for its ultra-luxury cars. For the past two decades, its home of Goodwood, England, is where you would have to go to get the ultimate Rolls-Royce luxury experience, where customers can create bespoke commissions for stunning one-of-a-kind Rolls-Royce examples made with artistry, creativity, excellent craftsmanship, and painstaking attention to detail. Rolls-Royce has brought its Bespoke experience beyond Goodwood with the openings of its new Private Office facilities, where clients can enjoy personal expression and storytelling through a Rolls-Royce Bespoke creation in global luxury hubs like Dubai and Shanghai. However, New York has now been added to the list, with the unveiling of the new Rolls-Royce Private Office New York. The New York location, in the city’s luxury-focused Meatpacking District, is the third Rolls-Royce Private Office worldwide and the first in North America. In addition to being a place where Rolls-Royce clients can work with US-based Rolls-Royce Bespoke designers to commission bespoke vehicles, Rolls-Royce also plans to use its New York Private Office as a place where Rolls-Royce dealers and clients to present and commission Rolls-Royce Private Collection vehicles. With its ultimate luxury expanding beyond its Goodwood home to reach across the globe, Rolls-Royce’s respected legacy and heritage is being built even further with the opening of the new Private Office. The historic manufacturer isn’t ready to stop there, though. By the end of the year, Rolls-Royce will be opening yet another Private Office in one of Asia’s biggest luxury hubs: Seoul, South Korea. View All Rolls-Royces For Sale Image Source: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

By Tyler Rampersaud – September 13, 2024

Rolls-Royce Announces Domagoj Dukec As New Director of De...

Rolls-Royce begins a new design era. While their ultra-luxury features and unmistakable driving character might be the most important aspects of the automotive excellence of a Rolls-Royce for many, the looks of Rolls-Royce cars and their unmistakable design elements have made them instantly recognizable icons, both for those who are owning and driving them, and for onlookers. However, a new era is dawning as Rolls-Royce is announcing a new Director of Design, Domagoj Dukec. Being passed the baton from Anders Warming, who is taking on a new role as Head of Designworks, BMW Group Advanced Design and Design Identity, Dukec is bringing over 20 years of experience in senior design positions to the role, including 5 years as Head of Design at BMW. His new role will build on Warming’s achievements, including the new Phantom, a new generation of the Cullinan, the Spectre, and the stunning Droptail commissions as well as beautiful bespoke Private Collection cars. With the incredible legacy of Rolls-Royce design starting with the vision of Sir Henry Royce from over 100 years ago, the perpetual challenge of designing new Rolls-Royce cars is of creating captivating modern designs that stand up to the demands of today’s cutting-edge technology and luxury features, while evoking the timeless stately elegance of the cherished Rolls-Royce design elements that have lasted over a century. With his extensive experience and training at some of the world’s premier design studios and schools, Domagoj Dukec is up for the task. View All Rolls-Royces For Sale

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