Andrew 30 Report post Posted May 30, 2008 Rolls-Royce today officially revealed the first sketches of its next new model knows as the RR4. Ready to be launched in 2010, the RR4 will be smaller than the Phantom and will be powered by a new engine. Rolls-Royce says that the design was signed off in 2007 so these sketches must be pretty old; however engineering work is fully underway. While Rolls-Royce didn’t give any details on the ‘new engine’ rumor has it that power will come from a 6.0L V12 engine that produces 550 horsepower. That would give the baby Phantom the ability to go from 0-62 in just 5.5 seconds. The company’s Goodwood plant has been fully reconfigured to accommodate production of the RR4 moving into a two shift system next year. More details will be released during 2009. So why the sketches now? To build up the excitement people - come on! Rolls-Royce RR4 Design Sketches: Click through for the press release. Press Release: ROLLS-ROYCE RELEASES FIRST SKETCHES OF RR4 Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed the first design sketches of its next new model. Known as RR4, the car is due to be launched in 2010 and will sit alongside the Phantom model line-up. RR4 will be smaller than Phantom and powered by a new engine, unique to Rolls-Royce. The design was signed off in 2007 and engineering development is now fully underway. The Goodwood manufacturing facilities are being completely reconfigured to accommodate the RR4, with extended paint, wood and leather shops as well as a second assembly line. The company will move to a two shift system next year as it gears up for full production of the new model. Chief designer, Ian Cameron, said, “Effortless performance and standard-setting levels of comfort and efficiency, executed with the utmost care and attention, remain fundamentals of Rolls-Royce design. The RR4 has a more informal presence than the Phantom models with a greater emphasis on driving. In design terms this is expressed through its slightly smaller dimensions and more organic form, yet with powerful, purposeful proportions. It is a true and uncompromising Rolls-Royce in every sense.†“RR4 will mark a milestone in the history of Rolls-Royce Motor Carsâ€, Chairman, Ian Robertson added. “The business continues to go from strength to strength and the introduction of this new model will expand the appeal of the brand. We look forward to this next chapter with anticipation and confidence.†Further design and engineering details will be announced during the course of 2009. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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