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Rolls-Royce’s development of an all-new ‘entry-level’ sedan is progressing on schedule — as evidenced by our spy photos and even Rolls-Royce’s owner teaser sketches — and it looks as though the Baby Rolls, codenamed RR4 and NGS (New Generation Sedan), is slated for a March reveal.
According to a new Car Magazine report, Rolls-Royce is readying the RR4 for a debut at March’s Geneva Motor Show. However, just as Rolls-Royce previewed the Phantom Drophead and Coupe with 100EX and 101EX concepts, respectfully, look for the RR4 to show up in concept-guise at the Geneva show. It remains unclear if Rolls-Royce will continue its numeric naming system — i.e. the 102EX — for the RR4 concept or if the British luxury marque will go with a different naming scheme to convey the new nature of the smaller car.
The CEO of Rolls-Royce, Ian Robertson, recently told reporters that the introduction of a new smaller and entry-level model will likely double the their annual output to roughly 1,600 cars. As previously reported, the new Roller is expected to share a platform with the new 7-Series. Rolls-Royce will utilize the Bimmer platform to build a less expensive luxury car. Of course, “less expensive” in this case means the more than $200,000.
Despite the baby Rolls’ close connection with the 7-Series, the two cars won’t share any visible interior designs or parts. The new Rolls-Royce model will also have a unique wheelbase, as well as a unique roof and hood height and track. Curb weight will likewise be appropriate to a Rolls, with the big-boned baby expected to tip the scales at over 5,000lbs.
The new model will also use a unique range of engines, though they will likely be based on BMW engines — such as the twin-turbo V8 slated for duty in the X6. Sources also say that Rolls-Royce is considering offering the new car with a diesel option, as well as a petrol V12.
A second shift will be added to the Goodwood factory in England, where some 800 additional units will eventually be produced, on top of today’s output of 800 vehicles.
Look for the Baby Rolls to hit dealer showrooms in late 2009 or early 2010.
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I wanna see it.
looks 2 krdibary
^^^ what the hell are you saying? try taking that thing out of your mouth before you type!
JEsus ****ing christ Ktulu. I’ve been trying to figure this out for ages. Are you typing on a blackberry with chubby fingers, or are you just totally ****ing illiterate?