Rolls-Royce bolsters Cullinan range with Black Badge model
Rolls-Royce has revealed a new Black Badge version of its luxurious Cullinan SUV.
Previously featured on the firm’s Wraith and Ghost models, the Black Badge specification brings with it a range of touches which help the Cullinan to stand out even further.
It’s also been given a boost in power, with a mild ECU refresh and a new exhaust system increasing the car’s output by 28bhp and 50Nm of torque — now up to 592bhp and 900Nm of torque.
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WLTP (combined)# CO2 emission: 377-370 g/km ; Fuel consumption: 17.0-17.3 mpg / 16.6-16.3 l/100km pic.twitter.com/wvctKsO1Rv
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The chassis has been given some small tweaks too, with a set of vented brake discs added along with a series of edits to the suspension components. The car’s throttle response has been sharpened as well.
Notable styling changes include a set of 22-inch forged alloy wheels finished in black, along with a blacked-out radiator grille and a black chrome Spirit of Ecstasy figure on the bonnet.
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WLTP (combined)# CO2 emission: 377-370 g/km ; Fuel consumption: 17.0-17.3 mpg / 16.6-16.3 l/100km (#) pic.twitter.com/92K1StPf8K
— Rolls-RoyceMotorCars (@rollsroycecars) November 7, 2019
Buyers are able to choose from one of 44,000 paint colours, though it’s likely that most people opting for the Black Badge will go for a new signature black paint, which is cured and then polished ten times to achieve the right finish according to Rolls-Royce.
Inside, all Black Badge models come with naked-weave carbon-fibre interior trim, and red-tipped dials too.
Rolls-Royce has yet to announce official pricing for the Black Badge Cullinan but expect it to be above the £250,000 price tag which came with the launch version of the car.