Initially described by the manufacturer as “nothing more than a mere name given to a project in development”, the Cullinan name will, after all, be the name by which the first SUV in Rolls-Royce history will be known.
Confirmation has just been given by Westhampnett's own brand, accompanied by an unrevealing teaser. But that, even so, shows the general lines of what will be the profile of the SUV whose presentation should take place later this year.
Cullinan, diamond name
It will be recalled that the name Cullinan refers to the Cullinan gemstone, the largest premium diamond ever found, weighing 3106.75 carats, about 621.35 grams — discovered January 26, 1905, at the Premier mine , located in South Africa, by mining area manager Frederick Wells, is named after the exploration's owner, Thomas Cullinan.
In the opinion of Rolls-Royce CEO, Torsten Müller-Ötvös, it is also the best name for the second model, after the Phantom VIII, based on the new platform produced almost exclusively in aluminum, to which it was given the name “Architecture of Luxury”.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO of Rolls-RoyceThe name manages to integrate all the various facets of what will be our new car. It transmits strength and absolute solidity, when faced with the greatest difficulties.
Presentation (public) still in 2018
According to Automotive News, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan should have a public presentation later this year, quite possibly next summer. Before that, there will be another one, behind closed doors, with only the presence of the brand's most loyal customers.
Rolls-Royce Cullinan powered by the Phantom
The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is set to come to market with the same 6.75 liter 570 hp, 900 Nm of torque V12 as the current Phantom generation, as well as with the promise of being the most luxurious SUV the world has ever known — it will also be the more expensive?
In this regard, it is important to remember that Rolls-Royce already holds the title of the most expensive car in the world — an award achieved by the Sweptail, a special order, produced in just one unit that, according to rumors, will have cost its owner the A modest sum of 10 million pounds — about 11.2 million euros.