A Rolls for very tough guys?

Bracknell ( England ), September 28, 2015

Amid the domestic Rugby World Cup ( Rugby has in England in about the status, the soccer in this country ) surprised the British luxury manufacturer Rolls-Royce with a very individual special model of its coupe Wraith. The so-called Wraith " History of Rugby " is a creation of the Rolls-Royce design studios in Goodwood. It comes with a new color called " White English " which the jerseys of rugby player ( we suspect times, which the England team ) is the same. In addition, there is the English rose, which is connected since 1871. inseparable from the rugby, on the seats and a special badge on the door sill trims.

Single piece with 630 hp

The scope of the Rolls-Royce Wraith " History of Rugby " also includes a limited edition collection of rugby balls, which were made ​​from the same leather as large parts of the interior. The device, which single piece from the famous 6.6 - liter twin-turbo V12. It delivers 630 hp and is capable of 2,435 kilos of the purest Wraith in 4.6 seconds to 100 km / h heave.

The car as a Team Sport

James Crichton, Regional Director Rolls-Royce Europe, says. " This truly unique Wraith demonstrates vision and individuality, inspired by the role it plays within a team Although the rugby match may be inspired by the actions of a single individual, so is it nevertheless one of the most popular team sports in the world. to the same extent this represents a car the efforts of a whole team of engineers and craftsmen who work in the home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood. " ( sw )

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