This week, Rolls-Royce presented its most recent custom creation, the Phantom Influenced by Cinque Terre, a luxury automobile that finds its muse in the landscapes and viticulture of Italy’s famed Riviera region.
The term “Cinque Terre,” translating to “five lands” in Italian, encompasses the coastal fishing communities of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore in Liguria, Northern Italy. These villages are renowned for their scenic vineyards set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea.
In an attempt to capture the essence of Cinque Terre, Rolls-Royce incorporated a multitude of tailored features into this Phantom edition. The exterior showcases a specialized paint hue aptly named Ligurian Blue, accented by hand-rendered double pin-striping in Navy Blue and Jasmine, complete with meticulously hand-painted grape motifs.
The cabin is adorned in Grace White and Navy Blue leather, complemented by Jasmine highlights. The rear door panels feature an intricate embroidery of grape branches, each requiring a total of 9,215 stitches executed through dual embroidery techniques. The grapes in the design have been fashioned using a satin stitch, with threads oriented to reflect light, lending them a luminous sheen. In contrast, the leaves are crafted through tatami stitching to achieve a more subdued, matte finish.
In addition to the interior, the same grape motif appears on retractable picnic tables constructed of stainless steel and accented with gold plating. The car also includes Rolls-Royce’s iconic Starlight Headliner, which depicts an embroidered map of Italy, created with 14,338 individual stitches. Five stars are strategically placed to signify the Cinque Terre villages.
Within the gallery of the vehicle’s dashboard, Rolls-Royce has installed artwork that amalgamates representations of the Cinque Terre localities. Initially conceived through digital sketching, the artwork was later meticulously hand airbrushed using water-based acrylics and finalized with several layers of transparent lacquer. Additionally, a silver debossed rendering of the villages graces the glovebox of the car.
While the aesthetic modifications are substantial, Rolls-Royce has opted not to alter the Phantom’s mechanical configuration for this bespoke build. The vehicle is propelled by a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V-12 engine, delivering 563 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque, managed by an 8-speed automatic transmission that directs power to the rear wheels.
In line with its policy on custom commissions, Rolls-Royce asserts that this particular Phantom model, inspired by Cinque Terre, will remain a singular edition. However, the automaker anticipates the imminent release of other equally opulent one-off creations.
Table of Contents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Rolls-Royce Phantom Inspired by Cinque Terre
What is the latest custom creation from Rolls-Royce?
The latest custom creation from Rolls-Royce is the Phantom Influenced by Cinque Terre. This one-off commission draws its inspiration from the scenic landscapes and winemaking traditions of Italy’s famed Riviera region, Cinque Terre.
What is Cinque Terre, and how does it influence the design of this Phantom model?
Cinque Terre translates to “five lands” in Italian and comprises the coastal fishing villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore in Liguria, Northern Italy. These villages are famous for their terraced vineyards overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Rolls-Royce sought to capture the essence of this region by incorporating tailored features such as specialized Ligurian Blue paint and meticulously hand-painted grape motifs.
Can you describe the bespoke elements in the interior of the car?
Certainly. The interior of the Phantom Influenced by Cinque Terre is adorned in Grace White and Navy Blue leather, complemented by Jasmine highlights. An intricate grape-branch design is embroidered on the rear door panels. This embroidery requires 9,215 stitches and utilizes two different techniques: a satin stitch for the grapes to give them a shiny finish, and a tatami stitch for the leaves to achieve a matte finish.
What unique features are included in the vehicle’s dashboard gallery?
The gallery on the vehicle’s dashboard contains artwork that amalgamates representations of the Cinque Terre villages. This artwork was initially conceived through digital sketching, later meticulously hand airbrushed using water-based acrylics, and finalized with several layers of transparent lacquer.
Are there any mechanical changes in this bespoke Phantom model?
No, there are no mechanical modifications for this custom build. The vehicle is propelled by a twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V-12 engine, delivering 563 horsepower and 664 pound-feet of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission directs the power to the rear wheels.
Will this Phantom model be replicated?
According to Rolls-Royce, the Phantom Influenced by Cinque Terre will remain a singular edition. However, the automaker does anticipate the release of other equally opulent custom commissions in the near future.
More about Rolls-Royce Phantom Inspired by Cinque Terre
- Rolls-Royce Official Website
- Cinque Terre Tourism Guide
- Overview of Rolls-Royce Phantom Models
- The Art of Bespoke Automotive Design
- Rolls-Royce Engine Specifications
- Luxury Car Market Trends
- Italian Riviera and Its Influence on Design
- The Technique of Embroidery in Automotive Interiors
- Automotive Paint and Custom Colors
- The History of Rolls-Royce Custom Commissions
8 comments
The art in the dashboard gallery sounds extraordinary! First digitally sketched then hand airbrushed? Truly a masterpiece on wheels.
As someone who’s been to Cinque Terre, I gotta say, capturing its essence in a car is an ambitious idea. But it sounds like Rolls-Royce nailed it.
563 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque? yeah, this thing is more than just a pretty face. Rolls knows how to make a powerful machine.
I cant believe the level of detail in the embroidery. Over 9k stitches? thats next level craftsmanship.
No mechanical changes though? With all those artistic touches, I was expecting some performance upgrades as well.
One-off commissions like this are why Rolls-Royce remains a status symbol. Wondering what the price tag is gonna be on this baby.
Wow, Rolls really went all out on this one, huh? they’re not just making cars, they’re making art. Amazing!
Its beautiful and all, but when will luxury brands start focusing on eco-friendly models? All that horsepower and no mention of emissions.