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FIRST PICTURE of Rolls Royce's most powerful car in history to be released at Geneva
LUXURY car manufacturer Rolls Royce today confirmed it will be releasing its 'boldest' car yet - at the Geneva Motor Show on March 5th.And those eager to jump behind its wheel and take the new Rolls for a drive through its British homeland will not have long to wait, with deliveries expected this coming Autumn.
The teaser image above suggests the car will be an addition to the increasingly popular Rolls-Royce Ghost family.Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, confirmed the news at the company's World Dealer Conference in London this morning.
"Rolls-Royce Wraith will draw superlatives when it is unveiled," he explained to representatives of the 100-strong global dealer network. "Expect the boldest design, the most dramatic performance and the most powerful Rolls-Royce that has ever played host to the famous Spirit of Ecstasy figurine. We will present a model whose starting point is luxury, refinement and exclusivity, traits that have made Rolls-Royce the world's pinnacle luxury good for the last 108 years.
"This is a car not only defined by a timeless elegance, but one that encapsulates a sense of power, style and drama."
While no images of the car have been released, the teaser picture suggests it will be a coupe modelled on the bestselling Rolls-Royce Ghost - with various tests of an unknown Rolls-Royce in the UK and Germany having been seen by members of the public.
It will revive one of the most famous Rolls Royce names, with the iconic Silver Wraith ending production in 1959.
"Wraith alludes to an almost imperceptible but powerful force, something rare, agile and potent, a spirit that will not be tethered to the earth. It is the perfect name for our new model." added Muller-Otvos. "When you encounter Wraith, your world stands still as it whispers by. It possesses an unmistakable presence but is difficult, if not impossible, to corral. It defies attempts to contain it.
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