Rolls-Royce RR4 further Details Released

Features a new 6.6-liter turbocharged V12 engine with more than 500bhp

By Michael Gauthier
March 23, 2009 10:00 PM
Filed Under: Concept Car, European, Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce has released additional details regarding their 200EX concept car that debuted at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this month.

Essentially a preview for the as of yet unnamed RR4 entry-level production model, the 200EX features a new 6.6-liter turbocharged V12 engine that produces more than 500bhp (373kW/507PS). This is significant because the concept was originally expected to use BMW's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine from the recently launched 2009 BMW 7-Series, it also means that the 200EX boasts more power than Roll-Royce's top of the line Phantom which has a 6.75-liter V12 engine that cranks out 453bhp (338kW/460PS) and 720Nm of torque. In another Phantom trumping move, the 200EX features a new eight-speed ZF automatic transmission for unparalleled fuel economy and responsiveness.

During a preview event ahead of next month's New York Auto Show Rolls-Royce's CEO, Tom Purves, said that the "RR4 will deliver an authentic Rolls-Royce experience to owners, so expect peerless comfort and build quality. However, we have consciously engineered this car to be more involving and dynamic for those owners around the world that will wish to drive it themselves."

According to Rolls-Royce, further details will be released over the next few months as production of the RR4 moves closer.

Source: Rolls-Royce

Press Release (Click to expand)

ROLLS-ROYCE MOTOR CARS CONFIRMS FURTHER DETAILS FOR RR4

* New 6.6 litre turbo charged V12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce
* New 8-speed gearbox
* Engine power upwards of 500bhp (upwards of 373kW/507PS)

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has confirmed further details about the production version of 200EX, the experimental car shown at the Geneva motor show early in March 2009.

Rolls-Royce CEO, Tom Purves announced the details at a press conference in New York where 200EX is currently being shown to potential customers on the first leg of a world tour.

Speaking at the event, Mr Purves said, "There has been a great deal of interest in this car since we first talked about producing a new model series in the autumn of 2006 and the reaction 200EX received at its unveiling at Geneva was very positive. As we move another step closer to the start of production at Goodwood, it is exciting to be able to share some of the specific technical details with customers and the media."

He continued, "RR4 will deliver an authentic Rolls-Royce experience to owners, so expect peerless comfort and build quality. However, we have consciously engineered this car to be more involving and dynamic for those owners around the world that will wish to drive it themselves."

RR4 will be powered by a brand new 6.6 litre turbo charged V12 engine unique to Rolls-Royce. The engine will be combined with an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox. This new drive-train will significantly improve fuel and CO2 efficiency over the already class leading Phantom series of cars. Engine power will be upwards of 500bhp.

Further details about RR4 will be released over the coming months.

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Comments

sub39h

March 23, 2009 10:09 PM

the more i hear about this car, the more i love it. shame it's being released at completely the wrong time

Wickedated

March 23, 2009 10:16 PM

not necessarily the wrong time- the super-rich are still rich, and high end automobile sales remain extremely strong. The "recession" has only affected people outside the Rolls Royce bubble.

Joe_Limon

March 23, 2009 10:20 PM

I concur, money doesn't just disappear. It just changes hands, and during most recessions more millionaires are made per capita.

GRAVE

March 23, 2009 10:24 PM

every thing is right exept one thing! the interior!

benz_man

March 23, 2009 11:04 PM

Wow, look how cheap the carpet appears in the picture of the rear seats. Hmmm, I don't know about this one BMW... I'd bet money the engineering is spot-on, but, no one buys a Rolls for the engineering.

Bristol411S3

March 23, 2009 11:33 PM

I like this car but the dashboard lets it down badly -- looks cheap.

Moko

March 24, 2009 12:16 AM

da craftmanship is incredible, subtle yet very very amazing

machida

March 24, 2009 1:05 AM

Is it just me, or does the dashboard look like a well-trimmed version of the Chrysler 300's?

brabusc203

March 24, 2009 4:24 AM

the best car... in the world...

Lutzie

March 28, 2009 8:03 AM

That... would be the... Mercedes-Benz S-Class...

Joe_Limon

March 24, 2009 7:07 AM

I sure hope it's more then 500hp! a turbo charged 6.6L should never get under 500. Actually, that seems like a very reminiscent engine to bmw's old 8 series

Edited by user on March 24, 2009 at 7:14 AM

radmeister

March 24, 2009 8:05 PM

In this kind of car the HP is not nearly as important as torque, look at the Maybach, not crazy amounts of HP, but it has the torque to move a house. And that's what it needs because the car weighs as much as a house, this car will be over 5000lbs for sure.

Joe_Limon

March 25, 2009 6:38 PM

torque doesn't matter much, a higher reving similarily powered car can get just as much force to the wheels if the gear ratios are set up right.

motorjedi

March 24, 2009 7:46 AM

Say hello to the 760Li's new engine!!

Bristol411S3

March 24, 2009 10:55 AM

I think RR has learned from the mistake of putting the same engine in a Roller that you can find in a BMW. It's wahy no one touched the Silver Seraph and Bentley Arnage Green Label. It took VW putting the 6.75 litre V8 back in the Arnage as the Red Label to make anyone buy them again; BMW had to start from scratch with the Phantom.

benz_man

March 25, 2009 5:39 AM

BMW put the 12 from the previous 760 in the Phantom. I do believe this is a preview of the 12 that will be in the new 760. I can't see BMW putting in a 12 without boosting it, they don't really have a choice anymore.

MaxfromRome

March 24, 2009 4:07 PM

They are starting to reduce wood trims...

mongo

March 24, 2009 5:18 PM

Can we expect new 760i to have 5.5 liter V10? Than 4.4 V8, 5.5 V10 and 6.6 V12 would be shareing bore and stroke.

mn07

March 24, 2009 6:23 PM

It should have been the Phantom. Its really good looking. I think its will steal S-class customers

realestatesky.net

March 25, 2009 8:28 PM

it's a very beautiful design.

mustang5507

March 26, 2009 9:35 AM

I like how people comment on the cheapness of an interior...from photos. I further wonder how many of you have been up close to a RR or Bentley...they're crafted MUCH better than they were even a few years ago. My Jaguar S-type's leather is holding up better than a couple of Arnages I've seen in pre-owned showrooms.

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