Rolls-Royce unveils exclusive Coachbuilt Droptail: A $30 million high-tech yacht-inspired Roadster

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coachbuilt models, though less intricate in construction, commanded prices exceeding $28 million, reports Bloomberg. Exhibiting a sleek and low-slung exterior reminiscent of a high-tech luxury yacht, the Droptail boasts an uninterrupted front-to-rear clean design, with only the door handles, Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament, and RR monogram breaking the visual flow. Notably, the door handles are equipped with a concealed locking mechanism and a subtly integrated indicator light.

Distinguishing its nautically-inspired roadster style from traditional convertibles, where the top is stored in a rear compartment and automatically raised or lowered, the Droptail's roof requires manual lowering onto the vehicle. Marking Rolls-Royce's return to the roadster-style configuration in contemporary times, this model pays homage to earlier roadsters like the 1912 Silver Ghost "Sluggard" and the 1925 Silver Ghost Piccadilly. With dimensions of 5.3 meters (17.3 feet) in length and 2 meters (6.5 feet) in width, the vehicle shares the identical twin-turbocharged 6.75-liter V-12 engine and performance specifications as the Rolls-Royce Ghost.

The Droptail features a freshly crafted monocoque frame, comprising aluminum, steel, and carbon fiber. In contrast to other Rolls-Royce models, such as the electric Spectre, the Droptail boasts a minimalist interior design. It features a curved shawl-style wooden dashboard and a coordinating champagne chest, adorned with only three primary buttons.