Rolls Royce Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow: A Tribute to the V12 Era

Introduction

It’s the end of an era at Rolls Royce as the marque bids adieu to its iconic V12. With the carmaker moving into the electric era, it is giving its old-gold V12 a proper send-off with the Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow.

Design Inspiration

The Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow draws inspiration from the "Thunderbolt," a land speed record automobile from the 1930s, powered by two V-12 engines.

The car features a stunning gradient finish that transitions from Celebration Silver to Black Diamond with Bright Yellow accents.

This unique paint job, infused with glass, was one of the most challenging in Rolls Royce’s history and took 18 months to perfect.

Interior Features

The interior boasts more yellow, with the front seats, steering wheel, and suicide door panels sporting this vibrant color.

Key interior highlights include:

• A dashboard featuring a schematic illustration of a V-12.
• A stunning clock engraved with the Thunderbolt’s top speed (357.497 mph).
• A star headliner designed to match the sky over Bonneville when the record was set in 1938.

Performance

The car is powered by the Wraith’s V12, delivering an impressive 624 hp and 642 ft lbs of torque. The V12s of the Black Arrow collection will feature a special yellow-trimmed badge, signifying they are the last of the V12s.

Farewell Statement

“As the last examples of this landmark motor car get ready to leave Goodwood, we commemorate Wraith’s status as the last series V12 coupe we will ever make,” said Rolls Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös.

“Both Black Badge Wraith Black Arrow and its inspiration, the V12-powered land speed record-holding Thunderbolt of the thirties, represent the culmination of many long years of achievement, and the end of their respective eras.”

Production and Availability

Only 12 Wraith Black Arrows will be produced, one for each cylinder of the iconic powertrain, and all are already sold out. The pricing has not been revealed.