Some time ago we wrote about Pininfarina working on the Hyperion, an ultra exclusive convertible based on the Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe. And now we’ve also got the first picture (if we don’t count the teaser photo already released) of the car that will make its first appearance at the Pebble Beach Concours in Monterey, California on August 13. Details are scarce so far, but we know that the project was ordered by a very rich collector and that the Hyperion will be powered by the same 450 hp 6.7 liter V12 from the Drophead, while the estimated price tag is £1million (around $2 million USD). Stay tuned, because we’ll come with more details once the car shows up at the show.

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Yes, the British Luxury Car Manufacturer will present a down-sized version of the famous Phantom at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009. It is said that the so called baby Rolls Royce is meant to be the volume sale from the luxury brand, while doubling the current production volume. The codenamed RR4 will share components with the brand new 7 series from BMW.

As for engine range, it is rumored to be a V8 double turbo engine, with a sportier version V12 lurking ’round the corner. But that’s not all. A Diesel and a Hybrid are taken into consideration. While the hybrid could prove to be a good choice when considering that Rolls Royce cars are famous for their noiseless apearences, among other things, we cannot say the same thing about the diesel version.

In conclusion, Rolls Royce is downsizing. Also, their entrance in volume market segments could proove to be very a profit-wise solution. We can hardly wait for this particular unveiling at next year’s Geneva Motor Show.

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Ok, so what we’ve got here is a Rolls Royce Sliver Shadow and, as you might suspect from the engine coming out of the front hood, it’s not really an ordinary Rolls. Because, powered by the 592 hemi V8 engine and with a dual stage kit on it, the car’s power output is 1040 hp. Yup, no typos here, 1040 hp! Pretty impressive, huh? And we’re not the only ones thinking that, because this weekend the car won coolest clasic at Florida show, out of 7000 cars.

More photos after the jump.
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Some of us might say that the Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe, priced at $600,000 is already an exclusive convertible. But apparently a rich collector doesn’t agree with that, because he asked Pininfarina, the famous Italian coachbuilder, to create an unique version of the Phantom.

The car, which will be named Hyperion (a Titan from the Greek mythology) and, as you can see from the teaser image, will be a really unique car. Pininfarina will create a complete new body for the car, inspired by pre-war Rolls-Royce models with an aerodynamic shape featuring a swept-back windscreen and sculpted flanks and a bespoke cabin. The interior will probably be redesigned as well, but we’re really curious how will Pininfarina beat the already exclusive interior on the production Drophead.

Nothing official so far, but AutoExpress estimates that the project will cost around £1 million (1.4 million Euros or $2 million).

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We’ve always wondered what would we do if we had too much money and nothing to do with it (after buying ourselves some nice cars, of course). And here are two suggestions, though we probably wouldn’t consider none of them because they’re simply…ridiculous.

The first on is a $200,000 Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament for the Rolls Royce. We don’t know if you can fit it to any Rolls model, but we don’t really care. What we know is that for $200,000 (about half of what you’ve paid for the Phantom), you get an ornament created from diamonds, platinum and other rare metals. We could also tell you how exactly the jewel is made, through what processes it gets before reaching the hood of your Rolls, but we don’t think you’d be interested. The fact is it was designed by Jean Kemanjian, a jeweler from Manhattan and that currently there’s only one of these made, which is in the property of Manhattan Motorcars, the dealership that comissioned it but, of course, they hope to sell a few of these. We can only wish them the best of luck.

And the second item is a $2,750 car wax. Yup, that’s the correct figure, no typos. Produced by a Swiss company, Swizöl this very expensive car wax, called Swissvax, will come in a package which also includes a certificate of authenticity and a hand-engraved plaque bearing a serial number along with the owner’s name. For that money, we don’t care about the certificate or the plaque, but it would better make our cars shine reaally nice!

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With two weeks left until its official world debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe was officially revealed today, in a press release made by the British producer.

The Phantom Coupe is powered by the 6.75 litre V12 engine that produces 453 bhp and 720 Nm of torque and, benefiting from a 25 per cent increased fuel capacity it has an improved driving range. The press release says: “Designed to cover great distances effortlessly, the Coupé is the perfect choice for a transcontinental trip”. Yeah right, like people who buy a Rolls usually get around between continents by car. We can only imagine a rich arab travelling from Dubai to Paris by car, no matter how fancy and comfortable this is. And we seriously doubt that Rolls can compete with an private jet.

And another thing we don’t understand. Sure, the first impression was “Oh, cool, a new Rolls. Looks great!”. But the we thought about it better and, by definition, Rolls Royce is a car made for back passengers. Sure, there are rich idiots who buy a Rolls just so they have to something fancy to drive, but that’s not important. A Coupe is, also by definition, a car for it front passengers, especially for the driver. Now I wonder, where’s Rolls going with this model? Is it trying to enter other markets, where a Rolls will be a car you can also drive yourself? Then what’s with the fancy back seats?

Anyways, check out more photos of the Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe and the full press release after the jump.

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Apparently rich dudes don’t fit any more in their Rolls Royces, so they need the car bigger. After yesterday we wrote about the stretched Rolls, today we have another modified one, this time one that is larger on the vertical. Did you see all those celebrities and millionaires with head bumps? Neither did we, but apparently EDAG thought that an articulated roof would be cool and they came up with this modified Rolls Royce Phantom which will be on display at the Geneva Motor Show.

Looking more like an airplane door, the Articulated Roof allows the passengers to enter and leave the car in an upright position, all that with just one push of a button. “There was no way to avoid severing the lateral roof frame of the aluminium spaceframe. A reinforcement cut from solid metal, which at one and the same time incorporates the kinematics, water channel, locking mechanisms, seals and finger protection, does, however, provide the essential rigidity of the body. The aluminium structure for the roof was likewise cut from the solid. To save weight, the roof’s outer skin panel is made of synthetic carbon-fibre material. The roof’s interior trims were re-designed, and covered with original quality Rolls Royce materials”

Check out the full press release and a complete photo gallery after the jump.

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So, you’ve got a Rolls but feel that sometimes it gets crowded back there so you’d need a little more space? Don’t worry, because German company Mutec took care of your problem, by creating this stretched Rolls Royce Phantom for you and your friends. The Rolls has been stretched 43 inches and the rear bench has been replaced by two sets of seats from the Phantom’s theater seating package, to create individual seating for four. The stretched Rolls’ interior also features extended privacy curtains, modified center consoles, and, because of course you need privacy, a retractable partition that separates rear passengers from the driver.

View a complete gallery of the stretched Rolls Royce Phantom after the jump.
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This year we’ve had some very impressive and expensive cars available, like the $1.3 million Bugatti Veyron or the $1.5 million Lamborghini Reventon. However, none of these show up in the Top 15 Most Expensive Cars sold this year. All cars in this top are old and rare beauties, the newest one being the 1970 Ferrari 512S and the oldest and most weird one being the 1884 DeDion, Bouton et Trepardoux. Click on each car to see photos of it. So, what do you think, are these cars really worth the money, or some people just have too much money? Drop a comment here.

2007 Top 15 Most Expensive Cars

$9.3 million - 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI/LM

$5.7 million - 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM

$5.5 million - 1966 Shelby Cobra

$4,950,000 - 1959 Ferrari 250 GT

$4,510,000 - 1931 Bentley 4_-Liter

$4,455,000 - 1959 Ferrari 250 GT

$4,400,000 - 1935 Duesenberg SJ

$3,740,000 - 1933 Delage D8S

$3,564,000 - 1970 Ferrari 512S

$3,520,000 - 1884 DeDion, Bouton et Trepardoux

$3,267,000 - 1966 Ferrari 206 SP Dino

$3,118,500 - 1953 Ferrari 340 MM

$2,970,000 - 1912 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Double Pullman

$2,821,500 - 1960 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Competizione

$2,819,000 - 1932 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Corto

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Announced yesterday by BMW’s boss, Norbert Reithofer, the Rolls Royce Coupe was spotted in Vienna, Austria. The coupe, which will complete the Phantom family and which looks a lot like the 101EX concept car presented this spring at the Geneva Show, will be launched in 2008 and the production is scheduled to start next summer at the Rolls Royce plant in Goodwood plant. View more photos of the 101EX Concept after the jump.
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The guys at Mansory never cease to amaze us. After the Bentley Continental GTC, they developed another exquisite tuning program, this time for the Rolls Royce Phantom. For its new Conquistador edition, developers added LED daytime running lights, elongated grille stripes and new side skirts with integrated aluminum flanks. The ultra exclusive Phantom is powered by a 7.5 liter engine that develops 543hp (405kW) and 810Nm (597 lb-ft) of torque.

But what’s really impressive is the body-kit and the interior. On the inside we have ‘Shadow Black leather, solid silver trim, carbon fiber, Alcantara panels and LCD displays. The body-kit includes a new rear bumper, stainless steel exhaust ends, sporty trunk lid spoiler, plus 22 inch wheels and Brembo brakes.

Enjoy a full photo gallery after the jump.
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