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Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Waterspeed Collection Revealed
Rolls Royce engines once used to power record breaking vehicles on land, air and even water. One such Rolls Royce engine powered the the Bluebird K3 boat, which Sir Malcolm Campbell used to break the world water speed record in 1937.
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The successful record attempt by Campbell was made on Lake Maggiore, on September 1, 1937 by reaching a top speed of 203 km/h. Campbell later went on to surpass that by hitting 208 km/h.
To commemorate Campbell's achievement using a Rolls Royce engined boat, the luxury car maker has brought out a limited edition Phantom Drophead Coupe, called Phantom Drophead Coupe Waterspeed Collection.
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The Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Waterspeed Collection was first unveiled at a private event on May 13, held at the same place were the original Bluebird Motor Company was located (now the Bluebird Restaurant) in London. The car will be displayed in public on May 23 during the 2014 Concorso d'Eleganza in Villa D'Este.
This Phantom coupe is painted in a special colour, made specifically for the purpose. It's called Maggiore Blue, after the lake where the water speed record was set. The colour is also inspired by Bluebird's color scheme. This is the only Rolls Royce ever made that also gets the same finish for the engine and even the wheels.
Built with the approval of Campbell's grandson and great grandson, production of the Phantom Drophead Coupe Waterspeed Collection will be limited to just 35 examples.
Among other ‘first evers' for Rolls Royce, the deck features brushed steel, something that was also found in the original Bluebird K3.
Maggiore Blue colour theme extends to the interior, where it is found on the steering wheel, cup holders and dashboard. The steering wheel is presented in two-tone for the first time.
Hand-engraved door sills and armrest accents of the symbolic Bluebird.
Records achieved by Campbell have been hand-embroidered on the glove box panel.
Power reserve dial is designed to match the Bluebird K3's dial and the clock on the centre dashboard features Bluebird's infinity symbol.
The 6.75-litre, V12 engine has not been mechanically modified and it continues to produce 453 horsepower. The engine is coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
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