As daily driving pleasures have been curtailed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, some of life’s little luxuries have come to the fore. An authentic 1:8 scale replica of a full-sized Cullinan, in which every detail is reproduced with absolute perfection, can now be enjoyed by clients worldwide in the comfort of their own homes.
Far more than a mere model, each miniature Cullinan is individually and painstakingly crafted by hand, to the client’s specification, from over 1,000 individual components. This process can take up to 450 hours – over half the time required to build a full-sized Cullinan at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, West Sussex.
The replica is hand-painted using Rolls-Royce colour-matched paint, then hand-polished to the marque’s exacting specification; the coachline is even applied using a fine brush, just as it is on the original. Clients may choose from a palette of around 40,000 ‘standard’ colours or replicate their Bespoke finish. A Cullinan-branded remote control operates the fully-functioning exterior lights; under the bonnet is a perfect likeness of the iconic 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine.
On opening the coach doors, illuminated treadplates are revealed, leading to an interior designed and executed with the materials, skill and attention to detail lavished on Cullinan itself. From the headrest embroidery and wood finishes to seat piping and stitching, these Bespoke creations allow clients to recreate their full-size vehicle with astonishing accuracy or even envision future Cullinans to add to their collection.
Presented in a display case at almost a metre in length, the replica is set on a gloss-black base mounted on a plinth allowing it to be appreciated from all angles. The Perspex window can be removed, enabling the minutiae of the doors, luggage compartment, and engine bay to be viewed in detail.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, commented, “This scale replica brings a new dimension to Cullinan’s Effortless, Everywhere philosophy. Our super-luxury SUV is now as perfectly at ease in the serene surroundings of its owner’s residence as it is in the most challenging and hostile terrain on Earth.” He continued, “It demonstrates, and reminds us as a company, that Inspiring Greatness applies at every scale. It is not just about the big things: we seek and achieve greatness in everything we do, down to the smallest item and minutest detail.”
Hyundai Motor America reported total April sales of 68,603 units, a 3% decrease compared with…
Lynk & Co Cyan Racing returns to Morocco and the streets of Marrakech this weekend…
With software-defined vehicles (SDVs), in-car payments and cars that communicate are becoming possible, enhancing experiences…
Protecting electric vehicle (EV) batteries from thermal runaway and fire is an important topic. Safety…
Hyundai will bring its most prominent team to the Nürburgring Nordschleife to contest this year's…
Classic car owners must consider many things before storing their vehicles. Our guide explains the…
