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“Baby” Rolls-Royce, RR4 Spied.

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“Baby” Rolls-Royce, RR4 Spied.

Once again, our spy photographers have managed to nab the new “Baby” Rolls-Royce, tentatively called RR4. This time, our photographers managed to spot the RR4 with very little camouflage and we can see that the car follows traditional Rolls-Royce styling but appears much smaller and more svelte than the Phantom. As previously reported, the RR4 is headed 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 in the low $300,000 range.

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.

As seen in the latest spy shots, the RR4’s heavy rear plastic cladding is gone, and the final shape of the car is beginning to emerge. As expected, even the Baby Rolls will carry the marque’s signature lines, albeit in a much slimmer profile than the Phantom. We can also see that the suicide-style doors from the Phantom carry over onto the RR4.

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. Read Article

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Agent63 - 10/15/2008 10:03:18 AMView My AgentSpace

+10 Boost

I can't wait to see this on the road.

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hao420 - 10/15/2008 5:05:10 PM

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That thing looks like an 7-series on estrogen....

1dott8 - 10/15/2008 11:25:55 PMView My AgentSpace

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hao420 - you are joking right?

B7FAN - 10/16/2008 10:13:40 AM

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that does have some of the new 7 design ques....but I would like to see the finished prroduct also

GermanNut - 10/15/2008 10:06:50 AM

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It's about time we see the dilution of Rolls-Royce. Looks like Audi/VW is kicking Rolls-Royce's ass in sales and BMW can't help but take notice.

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MaindrianPace - 10/15/2008 11:19:12 AM

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Earth to planet GermanNut, where's the dilution of Rolls-Royce?

TheSailor - 10/15/2008 11:48:43 AMView My AgentSpace

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LOL... LIke the dilution of that other great british car maker that used to compete with Rools Royce... Hmm... What was the name... Hmm... OHHH! That's right... Bentley!

What an utterly stupid comment! This isn't exactly a 3-series with a Spirit of Ecstasy strapped to the bonnet. This is still well above the A8/7-series segment and will compete perfectly with the Arnage... The Phantom is above the Arnage which the price will testify to...

If you want to talk about brand dilution, let's talk about that VW-based Porsche they are building over there in Stuttgart!

steve27t - 10/15/2008 1:21:02 PM

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"This is still well above the A8/7-series segment" ????

"Roller is expected to share a platform with the new 7-Series"

Now we can use amazinbraindonors argument. Rolls Royce is just a BMW/Mini with a fancy badge.

TheSailor - 10/15/2008 3:17:47 PMView My AgentSpace

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are you trying to pass me off as a fanboy?! Because then we should remember that the A3 is just a posh golf, the gallardo shares components with several audis (and no, not all of them came from lambo to audi) and (can't believe that I am agreeing with amazing bimmer on anything) the Continental really is built on a Phaeton platform... But I really don't see any problem with that... UNlike you obviously!

Please refrain from trying to draw me into your (and that goes for amazing and germannutter as well) stupid and pubescent fanboy bs... because unlike you people I don't see any problem in either company doing parts sharing... As long as they don't dilute the brands... And I really don't see how an Arnage competitor using components from a brilliant platform is any dilution of the RR brand... Mkay pumpkin?

Now bugger off!

MaindrianPace - 10/15/2008 3:24:33 PM

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+10 Sailor!

steve27t - 10/15/2008 3:50:07 PM

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Sailor, sorry you did not get the sarcasm, I agree, there is nothing wrong with good cross sharing.

TheSailor - 10/15/2008 4:06:40 PMView My AgentSpace

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Okay then... I didn't get the point and threw a fit... I apologize

JUGNU - 10/15/2008 1:06:01 PMView My AgentSpace

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agree it's the brands owned by VW like Bentley, Lambo...etc which are diluted. Full Continental range'e engine, chasis and various other parts are from VW parts bin, same is true for Lambo gallardo which uses too many Audi parts.

Rolls Royce is far more pure compare to Bentley.

JUGNU

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997TT - 10/15/2008 1:10:09 PM

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There is nothing wrong with using VW parts bins but i do agree they should minimize it.

Rolls Royce has hides from Germany but I believe the car itself is assembled in the UK

M35MT - 10/15/2008 1:20:10 PMView My AgentSpace

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for the price of a Gallardo, it shouldnt have Audi HVAC controls from 2001.

steve27t - 10/15/2008 1:23:22 PM

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the price of a Gallardo, it shouldnt have Audi HVAC controls from 2001

Hey, at least they work, before Audi they might as well have been from 1901.

Eyecarehawaii - 10/17/2008 7:17:44 PM

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Doesn't Porsche control VW now? If so, would that in itself make the quality of all it's subsidiaries (VW, Audi, Lambo, etc.) the same as Porsche?

Type707 - 10/15/2008 1:12:11 PM

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Nice.

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Ubernut - 10/15/2008 1:31:34 PM

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RR is pure uber luxury. RR and Maybach are the most exclusive uber barge makers in the world. Bentley is diluted!

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TheSailor - 10/15/2008 3:44:58 PMView My AgentSpace

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WOW... Welcome to the fanboy love parade! I think we have yet another contender for the "fanboy of the day" prize... What is diluted about Bentley?! I know I said the same thing further up, but I REALLY hope that just a few people here were smart enough to sniff out the sarcasm in that comment!
The Rools shares 15% of it's components with BMW and the once so famous 6,75 liter V8 is now in fact just a bored out version of the N73 V12 from the 7-series... And let's talk Maybach... That is basically an elongated S-class that shares it's name with the manufacturer of WWII tank engines used to kill allied forces all over the world... talk about heritage!

Now... I like all three brands (well, maybe not Maybach but that isn't because of the level of luxury) and you people are way out of your ballpark here... What components doesn't mean anything, as long as what comes out of the components stay true to the brand! I'm pretty sure that both Bentley and Rolls Royce owners are very grateful for the fact that some very thorough german engineers went over their cars before they were let out on the streets and I'm also pretty sure that they don't mind that that exact engineer was wearing a VW or BMW-shirt! So once again I ask, how has the brand been diluted?

I've been in an Arnage being driven by 8 time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen and though he gave the car all that it could take, It was still über comfortable and very british luxury car like... Nothing about it made me think VW!

Eyecarehawaii - 10/17/2008 7:09:57 PM

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Unfortunately BMW is not "vastly superior" to VW. Anyone who thinks this is either deluding themselves with badge blindness or hasn't owned either long enough to know the difference.

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TheSailor - 10/15/2008 3:20:58 PMView My AgentSpace

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Please do us all a favor and stop this bs... If anybody is stupid enough to actually believe this sh*t you are spewing out they can't possibly be over the legal driving age! So go and watch teletubbies or something and let the grownups talk!

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Eyecarehawaii - 10/17/2008 7:13:38 PM

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I suggest that amazinBimmer do more research before speaking your mind because of the lack of substance in your opinions. Unless, of course, your intent is just to demonstrate your lack of knowledge.

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ThierryHenry14 - 10/15/2008 5:37:27 PM

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I hate to say it, but the back kind of reminds me of a Jag S-type. I wish that its not the actual shape.

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jpighetti - 10/16/2008 3:17:50 PM

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Please...like you'd let any else touch your Bratz...

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TheSailor - 10/16/2008 3:45:12 PMView My AgentSpace

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Well... I rest my case...

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Eyecarehawaii - 10/17/2008 7:31:57 PM

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I remember when people fretted that a new smaller Cadillac wouldn't be a real Cady. But that was long ago before some of you were born. In the long (and short) run it makes little difference what most of us think because we aren't in the market for this type of car. Do any of you really plan on spending 200k+ for luxury sedan? There are a few of us that have 1.6 million in discretionary income every year to splurge on whatever we want. Very few of these types of people will care what we think, let alone what's written in this column. But just for the sake of argument what makes a car worth this sum? It isn't because some of the internal components are shared by a cheaper car. In this market level it's more because of exclusivity, about pampering (both by the car and the dealership), and about the level of customization you can get in your car. You want a very rare burled wood for your car? No problem. You want a personal monogram on your Tiffany champagne flutes? No problem. THe list goes on and on.

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