Rolls-Royce Sweptail (Unknown)

One-off

Production

confirmed units built

Background

The Rolls-Royce Sweptail is a one-off coachbuilt luxury car made by Rolls-Royce Motor for a private client. it was unveiled in May 2017 at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy. The design draws inspiration from classic Rolls-Royce models and from the clients interest in yachts.

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Specification

Engine: 6.75L naturally aspirated V12
Power: 453 hp

Notes

Bespoke one-off commissioned by a private client (Hong Kong businessman Sam Li), built on a Phantom Coupe platform over roughly four years. Reported cost ~£10 million, briefly the most expensive new car in the world (surpassed in 2019 by the Bugatti La Voiture Noire).

Sources

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Research sources (1)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Sweptail

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