Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils SG50 Ghost Series II

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Singapore's SG50 Ghost Series II rolled out of the production line at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England today, a significant way for the brand to celebrate Singapore's National Day as it is the first time anywhere in the world Rolls-Royce has commissioned a car to commemorate the anniversary of a state.

When designing the Bespoke car, effortless relevance to Singapore was the key objective. English White together with a coachline in Consort Red was chosen for the exterior as it subtly represented the colours of the Singapore flag. No expense was spared when it came to attention to detail - the paint process lasted seven days, during which five layers were applied to Ghost's body.

The 5.4-metre coachline also incorporated a Merlion motif, which is painstakingly hand-painted with a squirrel-hair brush by the resident expert, Mark Court. Further, 21-inch seven spoke, forged and part polished alloy wheels add a hint of dynamism to the car's profile. 

The interior is where the Bespoke team has paid particular attention to - naturally so, as it is where an owner would spend the most time in. Like the exterior, a contrast of Consort Red and Seashell colours was picked to give a discerning nod to Singapore's national colours. A total of 15,080 stitches were made during this process, of which multiple stitch types were used.

In particular a florentine effect tatami stitch was used to create a reflective contrast, by bending the light with the angles of the stitching. Additionally, a layer of satin stitch was also used to bring out the fine detail and definition in the design.

When the doors are opened, passengers would be greeted by a highly detailed treadplate featuring Singapore's skyline, designed by the Goodwood Bespoke Design studio. Bespoke designer Michael Bryden referenced images of Singapore’s recognisable Central Business District (CBD) and harbour to create an abstract interpretation of the iconic skyline.

The drawing was done digitally so as to achieve a high level of detail that would have been impossible through a hand sketch. It was then laser engraved onto the stainless steel tread plate, completed with the words 'Hand Built in Goodwood, England for Singapore's 50^th Anniversary'. 

Black Stained Ash was also chosen as the choice veneer for the SG50 Ghost Series II. An interior wood trim that is rarely ordered for a Singapore-bound Rolls-Royce Motor Car, it took approximately 28 days to produce and they have all come from the same tree.