Edmunds’ Inside Line has published some new spy shots of the RR4, the baby-Rolls Royce that will be positioned halfway between the Phantom and a BMW 7 Series.

According to rumours, there will be some similarities to the BMW 7 Series, although the RR4 will be wider, longer and taller than the flagship BMW. Even the wheel base will be longer. The RR4’s main competitor will be the Bentley Continental Flying Spur. For the engines it’s likely we’ll see a more underpowered version of the Phantom’s V12, 6.75-litre, possibly a 6-litre 441 hp or a 4.4 litre twin-turbo at 408 hp that will debut on the BMW X6 50i. All these engines though, suffer from a marked power deficiency compared to the Flying spur whose W12 comes in at around 560 hp.

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The English magazine Car has reported that the “baby Rolls” style will be based on the much more prestigious Phantom Drophead. There is great expectation surrounding the new model, especially considering that the weight of the sales boom expected for the next few years will all be on its shoulders.

It’s not difficult to believe that this proposal is very close to reality, given that the Rolls design is compulsorily linked to certain characteristic elements such as the powerful front grill and the proportions of the body-work. What has been judged as the enemy of the Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be based on the next BMW series 7, a big step which will give life to an entire family of models.

From there a new coupè and cabriolet will emerge, as has already happened with the bigger Phanton, especially as the VW magament for Bentley wanted, which in fact has in its range the Flying Spur, Continental GT and the GTC. Thanks to this operation Rolls will be in a position to close the gap with its ex-allies, who are already moving towards 10,000 units a year.

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As declared by Ian Robertson in Geneva, the Rolls-Royce RR4 will arrive in 2010. The “small” model will appear with many novelties, some of which are difficult to swallow.

The last time we touched on the topic, we discussed the possible adoption of a turbodiesel engine, hypothesis adopted also by auto.cz. It appears as though this small crime will be committed. Robertson, in the hall, also spoke about technical novelties which will appear on the RR4, starting with the “new engines”.

The engines, according to reports, should be the 6.0 V12 petrol at 445 bhp from the BMW series 7 and the infamous diesel motor. Compared to the current 1000 units a year, managment is expecting a revolution in terms of sales volume from the RR4, which will be the middle ground between the new BMW series 7 and the Rolls-Royce Phantom, filling a hole which could produce some good profits.

Continue reading: New spy photos and details of the Rolls-Royce RR4

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Rolls Royce is going to show the Phantom Coupè in Geneva. The third model in the Rolls lineup is a very close relative of the Drophead Coupè convertible, with the same 6.75-liter V12 engine (460 ps, 720 Nm) and similar suicide doors.

According to Rolls Royce, the Phantom Coupè is the most driver-oriented car in its line-up, with a very rigid chassis, which shouldn’t compromise ride comfort. Production will start in the summer of 2008. Prices still undefined. Below the fold you can find the full text of the Rolls Royce press release.

Continue reading: Geneva 2008 - Rolls Royce Phantom Coupè

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The Rolls Royce Phantom Black. Only 25 will be (hand-) built. “Diamond black” paint, special 21″ alloy rims with a special hubcap that allows the RR logo to stay upright even at high speed.

Visible engine parts are either chromed or painted a glossy blakc, while the interior is in black leather, with black ash wood veneer.

The price ? First, if you have to ask, you can’t afford it. Second, all 25 units have already been sold.

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A new concept from Rolls Royce. After the 100EX, this year it’s the turn of the 101EX, another convertible concept, very similar to the 100EX, but more down-to-earth: it’s shorter (24 cm less than the Phantom) and the engine is a V12 with the typical 6.75 liters Rolls capacity, instead of a V16. 75% of maximum torque is available from 1,000 rpm.

Rolls Royce says that there are no production plans for the 101EX, but it’s curiosly similar to the Rolls Royce convertible seen in some spy-shots recently.

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Mini station wagon, they confirmed the Rolls Royce Cabriolet, with a deadline of 2007 (the image above is a spyshot from Motortrend).

The Cabriolet, and maybe a baby-Rolls with a price around 200.000 €, should help revitalizing Rolls Royce sales, that are stagnating around 800/years (the target was of 1.000 Phantoms/year), while Bentley is selling full-tilt, with its “bargain” Continentals.

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