Rolls-Royce Unveils Its Latest And Most Ambitious Model: The Boat Tail

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The Rolls-Royce Boat Tail is the latest coach-build model unveiled by the British luxury automobile maker.

The Boat Tail marks a seminal moment for Rolls-Royce as it ushers in a generation of coach-building as a permanent fixture to the luxury brand’s portfolio. According to the auto maker, “Boat Tail represents a collaborative exploration of luxury, design, and culture between the marque and commissioning clients.

The Boat Tail does not merely set itself apart immediately upon first impression, but its features further highlight why it is that Rolls-Royce has been the go-to auto maker for elegant and exclusive coach-building commissions such as this. The Boat Tail branding was initially used for a coach-built series in the 1920s and 1930s. Its name derives from there car’s distinctive rear end, which mimics a J-class yacht’s hull.

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Rolls-Royce has only made three examples of the new Boat Tail model. The desired buyers were heavily involved throughout the entire fabrication of their respective models.

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The car features more than 1,813 custom parts and a 15-speaker sound system. Boat Tail boasts a removable canopy roof and chairs for the option of outdoor seating. According to Roll-Royce, the rear hosting suite required a total of five electronic control units along with a unique wiring service (which required nine months to develop).

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“Rolls-Royce Boat Tail challenges the notion of what a motor car is and creates a new definition of what a motor car means,” said Alex Inne, Head of Rolls-Royce Coachbuild Design.

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