Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail
This is the most expensive convertible in the world: The Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail.
6,021 Rolls-Royce cars were sold in 2022, and some customers think that’s too many! With the advent of ultra-luxury (at Luxe.fm, we prefer the term hyperluxury), some customers want unique or very limited-edition models. This is the case for the buyer of this stunning Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail: a unique hyperluxury roadster, designed by the Coachbuild Design department.
The rise of VICs (Very Important Customers).
Rolls-Royce, synonymous with luxury and ultra-luxury, presents its latest creation, the Arcadia Droptail. This masterpiece of automotive craftsmanship is the third model in the Droptail series, and it perfectly embodies the brand’s vision of design, comfort, and refinement.
The Rolls-Royce Arcadia Droptail sets new price records in the automotive world, with an estimated value of 28.7 million euros.
A design inspired by greek mythology
The Arcadia Droptail takes its name from Arcadia, a mythical place in ancient Greece, often described as an earthly paradise. This custom-designed roadster was conceived by its commissioner as a space of serenity, characterized by simplicity, the depth of materials, and tactility.
Santos Straight Grain wood, chosen for its unique interlocking grain and texture, is used both for the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
The rear of the car, aerodynamic and functional, presents this wood at a perfect 55° angle. To protect these wood surfaces, intended to be exposed to various climates, Rolls-Royce engineers have developed a custom varnish, requiring over 8,000 hours of development and 1,000 hours of testing.
The interior of the Arcadia Droptail is upholstered in leather in two exclusive shades, chosen by the customer. The main white color harmonizes with the exterior paint, while the contrasting tan color was developed to match perfectly with the Santos Straight Grain wood.
The V12 still in the spotlight
Under the hood, the Droptail Arcadia features a 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 engine, delivering 593 hp and 840 Nm of torque. A power deemed « sufficient » by Rolls-Royce, which still mentions a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds.
A price that reflects its exclusivity
The price of the Arcadia Droptail has not been disclosed. However, given its status as the most expensive car in the world, it is likely that its cost is close to the 30 million euro mark (excluding taxes, of course!). This price reflects not only the car’s exclusivity but also the years of work and craftsmanship that went into its creation.
Source : Rolls-Royce
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