What's the news?
The exclusive Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé Aviator Collection made its debut at this year's Pebble Beach Show. The special edition is inspired by Charles Rolls and the Schneider Trophy-winning Supermarine S6B, and celebrates the company's legendary achievement of holding the world speed records for land, air and water simultaneously.
Exterior
Externally, the limited edition is finished in Aviator Grey; each with a contrasting matt finish to the bonnet, window and grille surround. All other features on the car's imposing body remain the same; making the Aviator Collection a very discreet special model.
Interior
Inside, the usual Rolls-Royce quality remains with a cockpit-themed interior made from a combination of metal and wood. Contrasting matt-black dials complement the Thommen aviation-grade clock in the centre of the upper fascia. The lower fascia features a mahogany veneer; a colour that is also found on the seats and floor of the model. A chrome plaque is also found on the centre console featuring Charles Rolls' signature; describing him as a Pioneer Aviator as he was the second man in Britain to hold a pilot's license. The history of Rolls continues inside the glovebox, where a quote following his first flight with the Wright Brothers is embossed into the leather. Rolls-Royce has also installed highly polished aluminium cup holders, which the company claims to be a "combination of theatre and jewellery that is expected by each of our clients".
Mechanicals
Up front, the Aviator Collection still features Rolls-Royce's traditional 6.75-litre V12, and no mechanical enhancements have been made over the standard Phantom Coupé.
Anything else?
Rolls-Royce will only make 35 Aviator Collection models, and order books are open now.