Rolls-Royce Cullinan

Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Overview
Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW)
Production 2018–present
Assembly United Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout F4 layout
Platform Architecture of Luxury
Related Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII
Powertrain
Engine 6.75 L N74B68 twin-turbocharged V12 (petrol)
Transmission 8-speed 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,295 mm (129.7 in)[1]
Length 5,341 mm (210.3 in)[1]
Width 2,164 mm (85.2 in)[1]
Height 1,835 mm (72.2 in)[1]
Kerb weight 2,660 kg (5,864.3 lb)[1]

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan is a full-size luxury SUV produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The Cullinan is the first SUV to be launched by the Rolls-Royce marque, and is also the brand's first all-wheel drive vehicle.[2]

It is named after the Cullinan Diamond, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered.[2]

The Cullinan sits above the Ghost and below the Phantom in Rolls-Royce's line-up,[3] with a starting price in the United States of approximately $325,000 (£255,000).[2][4]

Series production of the Cullinan is expected to begin in the second half of 2018,[3] while first customer deliveries will take place in the first quarter of 2019.[5]

The Cullinan was revealed in May 2018.

Development

It was long rumoured that the car company would venture into making an SUV. Auto Express exclusively reported that a design was in the works and that the name would be Cullinan, named after the largest uncut diamond.[6] This was due to its competitors such as Bentley and Lamborghini venturing into the SUV business with the Bentayga and the Urus respectively. On 17 September 2015, it was confirmed by Rolls-Royce design chief Giles Taylor that the company was tinkering on it.[7] At the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, Rolls Royce's CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös said that the SUV will be revealed in 2018 and be on the market in 2019.[8]

A model was spotted testing on 23 December 2015 by Autocar.[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 3100 carats.[12]

Testing phase

The car is reported to have started its testing phase on 2 January 2016,[13] and has since been seen testing on snow.[14][15][16]

Specifications

Platform

The Cullinan uses an aluminium spaceframe chassis; this is a version of Rolls-Royce's modular "Architecture of Luxury" platform.[1] This platform made its debut in the New Phantom VIII.[3]

Suspension

The Cullinan uses a double-wishbone front axle and a 5-link rear axle.[1] It is fitted with self-levelling air suspension and electronically controlled dampers front and rear.[17] It is also equipped with electrically actuated active anti-roll bars.[3]

The Cullinan is also fitted with a stereo camera integrated into the front windscreen that scans the road ahead and adjusts the suspension proactively so as to improve ride quality. This system, dubbed "The Flagbearer" by Rolls-Royce, operates at speeds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph).[18]

Like the Phantom VIII, the Cullinan employs a four-wheel steering system to improve both manouevrability at low speeds and stability at higher speeds.[2]

Powertrain

The Cullinan is exclusively available with a twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 engine.[1]

ZF's 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission is the Cullinan's sole gearbox option.[2]

The Cullinan uses a permanent all-wheel drive system.[3]

Performance data[1][4]
Model Engine type Displacement Power Torque Top speed
Cullinan Twin-turbocharged V12 6.75 L (412 cu in) 571 PS; 563 hp (420 kW) @ 5,000 rpm 850 N⋅m (627 lb⋅ft) @ 1,600 rpm 250 km/h (155 mph)

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "EFFORTLESS EVERYWHERE: THE ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN". Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub. 10 May 2018. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Duff, Mike (May 2018). "2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: Diamond for the Rough". Car and Driver. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Cropley, Steve (10 May 2018). "Rolls-Royce Cullinan revealed: exclusive pictures of luxury SUV". Autocar. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  4. 1 2 MacKenzie, Angus (10 May 2018). "2019 ROLLS-ROYCE CULLINAN FIRST LOOK". Motor Trend. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "35th consecutive quarter of sales growth for BMW Group". BMW Group PressClub. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 14 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "Is Rolls-Royce Cullinan a better name than Bentley Bentayga?". Auto Express. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "2017 Rolls-Royce SUV". Top Speed. TopSpeed. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  8. ↑ "Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV begins testing for 2018 release". Auto Express. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "Rolls-Royce 'Cullinan' SUV spotted testing | Autocar". Autocar. Retrieved 29 January 2016.
  10. ↑ "Confirmed: Rolls-Royce SUV, thy name is Cullinan". Roadshow. 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  11. ↑ "Rolls-Royce Confirms Cullinan Name for SUV - Motor Trend". Motor Trend. 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  12. ↑ Banks, Nargess. "Rolls-Royce Names First Luxurious SUV Cullinan". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-02-13.
  13. ↑ "Is Rolls-Royce Cullinan a better name than Bentley Bentayga?". Auto Express. Retrieved 30 January 2016.
  14. ↑ "2017 Rolls-Royce 'Cullinan' SUV test mule spied | Autocar". Autocar. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  15. ↑ "Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV spotted dancing on ice". Auto Express. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  16. ↑ "2017 Rolls-Royce SUV Cullinan Price, Specs, Release date". NiceCarsInfo.com. Retrieved 23 March 2016.
  17. ↑ Barlow, Jason (10 May 2018). "Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV: this is it". Top Gear. Retrieved 10 May 2018.
  18. ↑ Groves, Jake (10 May 2018). "A diamond for the rough: all-new Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV arrives". Car Magazine. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
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