Rolls-Royce Cullinan
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a full-size luxury sports utility vehicle (SUV) produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as the brand's first all-wheel drive vehicle.[4] It is named after the Cullinan diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered.[4]
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Manufacturer
Rolls-Royce motor cars
Production
2018–present
Assembly
United Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)
Designer
Giles Taylor[1]
Body and chassis
Class
Full-size luxury SUV/wagon (US)[2]
Body style
5-door SUV
Layout
Front engine layout, all-wheel drive
Platform
Luxury architecture
Door
Conventional door (front)/Bus door (rear)
Related
Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Powertrain
Engine
6.75 L N74B68 V12 Twin Turbo (Petrol)
Transmission
8-speed automatic 8HP
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3,295 mm (129.7 in)[3]
Length
5,341 mm (210.3 in)[3]
Width
2,164 mm (85.2 in)[3]
Height
1,835 mm (72.2 in)[3]
Standby weight
2,660 kg (5,864.3 lb)[3]
The Cullinan sits above the Ghost and below the Phantom in the Rolls-Royce range,[5] with a starting price of around US$325,000 (£255,000) in the United States.[4][6] It was unveiled in May 2018 at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este.[7] In the US, it is not exempt from energy tax law because it is classified as a station wagon rather than an SUV.
In 2017, it was announced that the design was in the works and that the name would be Cullinan.[8] This was due to its competitors such as Bentley and Lamborghini getting into the SUV business with the Bentayga and Urus. At the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös said the SUV would be revealed in 2018 and on the market in 2019.[9]
The name "Cullinan" was confirmed by Rolls-Royce on 13 February 2018.[10][11] It is named after the Cullinan Diamond, the largest diamond ever found at 3,100 carats.[12]
According to the own statement of BMW AG, Rolls-Royce and similar institutions, this generation of the internal combustion engine car has a tentative date of 2030, since the company only produces electric models.[13]
As of 2019, the British automaker claimed that despite expanding production and hiring more staff, there simply wasn't enough supply to meet demand fueled by loyal and newfound female, younger buyers.[14]
Overview:
Hindsight
In 2017, it was announced that the design was in the works and that the name would be Cullinan.[8] This was due to its competitors such as Bentley and Lamborghini getting into the SUV business with the Bentayga and Urus. At the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös said the SUV would be revealed in 2018 and on the market in 2019.[9]
The name "Cullinan" was confirmed by Rolls-Royce on 13 February 2018.[10][11] It is named after the Cullinan Diamond, the largest diamond ever found at 3,100 carats.[12]
According to the own statement of BMW AG, Rolls-Royce and similar institutions, this generation of the internal combustion engine car has a tentative date of 2030, since the company only produces electric models.[13]
As of 2019, the British automaker claimed that despite expanding production and hiring more staff, there simply wasn't enough supply to meet demand fueled by loyal and newfound female, younger buyers.[14]
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Most of the Cullinan's exterior design was adapted from the new 8th generation Rolls-Royce Phantom, such as the front grille and headlights.
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The interior features new leather seats and wooden appliances. The car has new leather camping seats known as "cocktail suits" which are fitted from the boot. This car is the only Rolls-Royce to have a glass partition between the luggage compartment and the passenger compartment. The Cullinan offers various driving modes and among them the off-road mode gives the car its full potential. It also has a dynamic suspension system that changes its height by 40 mm in off-road mode.[15]
Testing phase
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The car reportedly began its testing phase on January 2, 2016,[16] and has since been tested on snow.[17][18][19]
Final tests were conducted in collaboration with National Geographic in 2018 and tested in various terrains.[20]
Specifications:
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Platform
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The Cullinan uses an aluminum spaceframe chassis; this is Rolls-Royce's "Architecture of Luxury" version of the modular platform.[3] This platform debuted in Phantom VIII.[5]
Suspension
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The Cullinan uses a double wishbone front axle and a 5-link rear axle.[3] It is equipped with self-levelling air suspension and electronically controlled shock absorbers front and rear.[21] It is also equipped with electrically controlled active stabilizers.[5]
The Cullinan also features a stereo camera integrated into the windshield that senses the road ahead and proactively adjusts the suspension to improve ride quality. Called "The Flagbearer" by Rolls-Royce, this system operates at speeds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph).[22] Michael Snell, Americas Marketing Manager for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars NA, stated: "Even with the updated suspension and powertrain improvements to the Cullinan, the driving experience has not been compromised as the vehicle still retains our signature 'Magic Carpet Ride'[23] experience when driving in any terrain."[24]
Like the Phantom VIII, the Cullinan uses a four-wheel steering system that improves both low-speed maneuverability and higher-speed stability.[4]
Powertrain
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The Cullinan is available exclusively with a twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V12 engine.[3] An 8 HP ZF eight-speed automatic transmission is the Cullinan's only transmission option.[4] The Cullinan uses a permanent all-wheel drive system.[5]
Performance data[3][6]
Model Engine type Capacity Power Torque Highest speed
Cullinan V12 twin-turbocharged 6.75 L (412 cu in) 571 PS; 563 hp (420 kW) at 5,000 rpm 850 N⋅m (627 lb⋅ft) at 1,600 rpm 250 km/h (155 mph)
Cullinan Black Badge V12 twin-turbocharged 6.75 L (412 cu in) 600 PS; 591 hp (441 kW) at 5,000 rpm 900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) at 1,600 rpm 250 km/h (155 mph)
Variants:
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The Black Cullinan is a special edition Cullinan that is based on performance. Its exterior elements are painted black (including the Spirit of Ecstasy) and its interior is composed of carbon fiber. The leather used in the interior is black and the edges are colored to match the color of the exterior.
The current Rolls-Royce Black Badge production car alongside this car is the Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge.[25
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