The name Rolls Royce is synonymous with excellence, and now the British Marque has truly exceeded that statement with the unveiling of the Vision 100 concept to celebrate over 100 years of bespoke coach building. The concept gives us a glimpse into the Rolls Royce of tomorrow. This bold statement reveals a future of the utmost in opulence. At nearly 20 feet in length and five feet tall, the Vision 100 casts a shadow over even the Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheel Base (the largest of Rolls Royce’s current automotive offerings).
The Concept brings additional features in the cabin with a Voice Control/AI unit called Eleanor named after Eleanor Thorton the model for the Spirit of Ecstasy that is positioned majestically atop the front of the bonnet of each Rolls Royce. Eleanor will act as your personal concierge, as well as being your chauffeur. She will even learn about her owner over time, recalling preferred routes, restaurants, and shopping.
In addition The Vision 100 is a fully electric, zero-emissions vehicle, and serves to showcase BMW’s (the parent company of Rolls Royce) belief that electric vehicles are the future of this industry. No traditional engine means an increased luggage compartment beneath the bonnet and in a side hatch at the front of the vehicle. Rolls-Royce has also done away with any inelegant entry or exit thanks to a hinging roof and doors that allow passengers to stand up in the car before stepping out.
Venturing into the cabin you will find a sofa and no steering wheel, for a matter of fact not even an instrument panel. Rolls-Royce has stated that those items are “superfluous in this model.” Instead, owners are presented with a full cabin-width transparent OLED display. Interior highlights include striking wood imported from Madagascar, a red carpet light (displayed each time you enter or exit the vehicle) making any trip an event, and sumptuous silk upholstery. But the most extravagant thing about this truly outrageous automobile is it has a maximum occupancy of only two passengers, but then again I imagine Eleanor dose not need a seat.
For more information visit: www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/103ex
