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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection: An Expression of Spellbinding Beauty

  • Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents the limited edition Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection
  • Inspired by the drama and mystery of a solar eclipse, only 25 examples will be made
  • The cabin features an animated Starlight Headliner, adding a sense of theater and wonder
  • The bespoke fascia showcases stages of a total solar eclipse and includes a timepiece with a 0.5-carat diamond
  • The leather seats capture the twilight effect of a solar eclipse


“With the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis, we draw inspiration from the rare and mesmerizing phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. These limited-edition motor cars reflect the rarity and beauty of Rolls-Royce Private Collections. Our team of designers, engineers, and craftspeople have once again showcased their craftsmanship, creating exquisite details that embody our brand’s ambition and excellence. We are incredibly proud to present these cars to our most significant clients worldwide, as they inspire us to continue pushing the boundaries of modern luxury.”
 Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars introduces the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection, inspired by the captivating phenomenon of a solar eclipse. These bespoke cars explore the interplay of light and darkness, recreating the awe-inspiring moment when the Moon completely obscures the Sun.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost, infused with the Black Badge spirit, provides the perfect canvas for expressing the beauty of this celestial wonder.

The launch of this highly exclusive collection, limited to 25 examples, coincides with the annular solar eclipse visible in parts of the Western Hemisphere on October 14th.


EXTERIOR: GOLDEN DARKNESS

The motor car’s Lyrical Copper exterior color captures the mysterious and ethereal light of a total solar eclipse. The finish contains powdered copper pigment, creating a rich iridescence when illuminated. Mandarin accents adorn the inserts below the Pantheon Grille and brake callipers, reminiscent of the intense sunlight observed during an eclipse. The hand-painted coachline in Mandarin features an abstract representation of the transition from sunlight to darkness as the Moon approaches to cover the Sun.


ANIMATED STARLIGHT HEADLINER

The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis boasts a bespoke Starlight Headliner with a unique animation that invokes the sense of awe and wonder experienced during an eclipse. When the coach doors close and the engine starts, the ‘stars’ in the headliner darken, beginning a mesmerizing sequence that replicates a total solar eclipse. A circle of 940 ‘stars’ represents the bright corona of light around the shadow of the Moon, while 192 illuminating ‘stars’ recreate the otherworldly spectacle of stars visible during daylight in a solar eclipse.

The animation lasts exactly seven minutes and 31 seconds, mimicking the duration of a total solar eclipse. Once the time elapses, the night sky’s full constellation of stars is restored. This technical feature required a year of development and three prototypes to perfect the design and sequencing of the ‘stars’.


ILLUMINATED FASCIA AND ‘DIAMOND RING’ TIMEPIECE

The illuminated fascia of the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis is adorned with 1,846 laser-etched ‘stars’ symbolizing the timeline of a total eclipse. Each ‘star’ underwent precise adjustment by a bespoke designer, taking over 100 hours to achieve the mesmerizing effect.

The fascia also houses a bespoke timepiece with a brilliant-cut 0.5-carat diamond, reminiscent of the ‘Diamond Ring’ effect observed during an eclipse. It is the first time in Rolls-Royce history that a gemstone has been integrated into the clock’s bezel. Rigorous tests ensured the diamond’s secure placement, subjecting the assembly to extreme temperature cycles. The timepiece’s dark aluminum surround features an etching, revealing the bright metal underneath. Over 14 design iterations were made to achieve this contemporary masterpiece.


PANORAMIC SUNSET INTERIOR

The interior of the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis captures the moment of a solar eclipse, when a golden twilight envelops the surroundings, creating the illusion of a 360-degree sunset. The bi-colored seats feature a unique perforated artwork with over 200,000 individual perforations.

The bold Mandarin leather is tinted in black and perforated to reveal a contrasting brighter color underneath, creating a visual effect with depth and subtlety. The Bespoke Collective developed a unique pattern using computational design tools, refining it over seven trials and iterations.

Finishing touches include illuminated treadplates, coach doors with concealed Mandarin-piped umbrellas, and a custom indoor motor car cover with the Private Collection’s wordmark.

All 25 examples of the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection have been reserved by clients around the world.

NEDCcorr (combined) CO2 emission: 359 g/km; Fuel consumption: 15.8 mpg / 18.0 l/100km. WLTP (combined) CO2 emission: 359 g/km; Fuel consumption: 17.9 mpg / 15.8 l/100km. Further information: https://bit.ly/3XtQW7q