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ROLLS-ROYCE PRESENTS SPECTRE LUNAFLAIR: A SPELLBINDING EXPRESSION OF BESPOKE
30.09.2024 Press Release
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the breathtaking Spectre Lunaflair – a Bespoke commission undertaken on behalf of a significant client from the United States. The extraordinary and exquisite highlight of this landmark motor car is the remarkable holographic paint finish that creates a captivating ‘rainbow’ effect.
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- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces the one-of-one Spectre Lunaflair
- Inspired by a lunar halo, where light refracts through ice particles in cirrus clouds
- Effect creates a brilliant, ethereal technicolour ring around the moon
- Bespoke holographic paint captures this phenomenon for one-off motor car
- Creating Lunaflair paint required one year of development
- Bespoke paint reserved exclusively for the commissioning client
“We are constantly astounded by the diversity of ideas that inform
our clients’ Bespoke concepts, which frequently draw inspiration
from materials, finishes and themes they see in other commissions.
Spectre Lunaflair is the perfect example of this, exploring the
ethereal beauty of a lunar halo and sparked by the client after
witnessing a paint finish on another Bespoke motor car. This
symbiotic relationship and cross-pollination of ideas is fostering a
‘virtuous circle’ of innovation and creativity, which is incredibly
important to our team of Bespoke designers, as we focus on
delivering unparalleled value to those who entrust us with their
vision.”
Martina Starke, Head of Bespoke Design, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the breathtaking
Spectre Lunaflair – a Bespoke commission undertaken on behalf of a
significant client from the United States. The extraordinary and
exquisite highlight of this landmark motor car is the remarkable
holographic paint finish that creates a captivating ‘rainbow’ effect.
The commission takes its inspiration and name from the optical
phenomenon of a lunar halo, which appears as a colourful circle of
light around the moon. It is caused by moonlight passing through ice
crystals in high-altitude cirrus clouds, which act as microscopic
prisms: the light refracts creating a spellbinding technicolour ring
effect, similar to light passing through a diamond.
Capturing this phenomenon in a Bespoke paint finish required
more than one year of experimentation. The paint chemistry,
application timings, and base coat were extensively trialled in order
to meet the client’s concept. The final finish is achieved by applying
seven layers of lacquer, including a specially formulated pearlescent
coat, infused with fine flakes of magnesium fluoride and aluminium.
This creates a deep metallic effect under low light that bursts into
rainbow technicolour in bright sunshine.
The Spectre Lunaflair concept was partially inspired by another
Bespoke masterpiece, the one-of-one Phantom Syntopia. Revealed in
2023, it features a dark iridescent Liquid Noir finish, infused with
colour-shifting, mirror-like pigment. Captivated by Phantom Syntopia’s
appearance, the commissioning patron asked the Bespoke Collective to
create a light and luminous expression of this concept that reflected
their fascination with the lunar halo phenomenon.
This cross-pollination of ideas, where a previous commission
directly informs and inspires a completely new concept and story,
speaks to the power of Bespoke. For the marque’s Bespoke Collective of
designers, engineers and craftspeople, this virtuous creative circle
and interconnection of ideas constantly provides new opportunities for
the advancement of their art.
Spectre Lunaflair’s dramatic coachwork is complemented by a
fully Bespoke interior. It includes Navy Blue, White, and Peony Pink
tones, recalling the spectrum of hues that can be witnessed during a
lunar halo. The colour scheme appears on the seats, doors and the
Starlight Headliner. This theme is also carried onto the dual-tone
steering wheel, with a Navy Blue outer and an Arctic White inner side.
Only one Spectre Lunaflair will ever be produced. The unique
Lunaflair paint finish is reserved exclusively for the commissioning patron.
CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.
WLTP: Power consumption: 2.6-2.8 mi/kWh / 23.6-22.2 kWh/100km. Electric range 329 mi / 530 km. NEDC: CO2 emissions 0 g/km.