Meet the Rolls-Royce Droptail Arcadia, the third of four planned orders for the opulent, ultra-exclusive roadster. The company reserves some of its most complex bodies for these models, and this one features an extraordinary combination of bespoke touches.
Arcadia refers to a place in Greek mythology believed to represent heaven on earth. The buyer specified this Droptail as a serene space providing a place to relax after a day of work.
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Rolls-Royce came up with a unique white color for the Arcadia’s exterior. The paint contains particles of aluminum and glass that make the bodywork shimmer in the light. Unlike previous Droptail orders, this buyer specifies that the typically exposed carbon fiber elements must be painted in a custom silver shade. Like other examples of the roadster, the rear trunk lid features a curved panel covered in wood.
Most of the Arcadia’s interior is a unique white hue that draws inspiration from the body color. A bespoke beige color contrasts with the exterior parts and headrests of the seats. Wood trim surrounds the occupants, around the dashboard, door panels and the curved section behind the chairs. In total, the company spent 8,000 hours manufacturing the different pieces of wood.
The Rolls-Royce body team spent more than two years developing and five months assembling the clock on the dashboard. The machined face features 119 facets, while the brand’s double R logo is machined from machined stainless steel. Hand painted indexes require a magnifying camera for a technician to apply the black color.
Droptails focus on luxury rather than performance, which is why Rolls-Royce isn’t touting the vehicle’s powertrain. But for those who must know, the roadsters use the brand’s 6.6-liter twin-turbo V12, making 593 horsepower and 620 pound-feet of torque in this application.
Rolls-Royce has already delivered the Droptail Arcadia to its owner in Singapore. The buyer specified the car with left-hand drive, although right-hand drive is more common in the country. The customer made this decision to be able to use the vehicle more easily around the world. We are not jealous. No way.
