On February 6, 1911, British luxury automobile manufacturer Rolls-Royce registered a mascot known as Spirit of Ecstasy as an intellectual property. Since that day, the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot has graced the bonnet of every Rolls-Royce vehicle.
The company plans to launch an all-electric Spectre somewhere in 2023. This is going to be an important event in the history of Rolls-Royce as it would be their first ever electric car. With the arrival of the Spectre, Rolls-Royce’s first electric vehicle, Rolls-Royce will resculpt their iconic mascot. The Rolls-Royce Spectre, an EV sedan, is expected to debut in late 2023. The announcement was made on 6th February, 2022 – exactly 111 years after the date when Spirit of Ecstasy became Rolls-Royce’s registered intellectual property.
In this guide, we will discuss the following points related to Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy:
- Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Design
- Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy History
- Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Meaning
- How is Rolls-Royce New Spirit of Ecstasy Different
- Interesting facts about Rolls-Royce New Spirit of Ecstasy
Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy History
The Spirit of Ecstasy has been surrounded by mystery since its inception.
Claude Johnson, a British car manufacturer, was tasked with creating a mascot that aptly embodies Rolls-Royce’s vision. Johnson appointed sculptor Charles Robinson Sykes to design a Rolls-Royce mascot. The mascot – a winged female figure – represents the liberty of movement and exploratory ambition that spurred the Rolls-Royce brand’s inception. It is not known for sure what was Sykes’ inspiration behind the figurine, but it is believed that Eleanor Velasco Thornton, who was a regular model for Sykes, inspired Sykes to design the Rolls-Royce logo.
Each Spirit of Ecstasy is created via the ‘lost wax process’, a casting method developed by early Egyptian and Chinese civilizations and popularised in Europe by Florentine sculptor and goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini in the sixteenth century.
Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Meaning
The hood ornament on a Rolls-Royce is a winged female figure. The figure is leaning forward, indicating the company’s unwavering commitment to advancement in the automotive industry. The figure’s dress is designed as flowing in the air which embodies the comfortability Rolls-Royce offers on the road.
Interesting facts about Rolls-Royce New Spirit of Ecstasy
The Spirit of Ecstasy occupies a significant place in the history of Rolls-Royce. In this section, we take a look at some of the interesting facts about Rolls-Royce‘s new Spirit of Ecstasy ornament.
- It took 830 hours (about 35 days) to create the new Spirit of Ecstasy
- It was put through rigorous testing in a wind tunnel to examine its drag coefficient. The prototypes achieved a drag coefficient of 0.26. The lower the drag of coefficient, the less wind resistance the vehicle will face.
- It is retractable and can be used as an anti-theft device.
How is Rolls-Royce New Spirit of Ecstasy Different
The new Spirit of Ecstasy is 82.73 mm tall, compared to 100.01 mm for the old mascot. The robes in the figurine have been modified to make them more aerodynamic and realistic. The figure’s stance is the most noticeable modification. In the previous one, a woman was standing with her feet together, legs straight, and her waist tilted. In the new one, she can be seen stepping forward with one leg, her body tucked low and her gaze ahead. These improvements and alterations boost the car’s aerodynamics in both practical and artistic ways.
Rolls-Royce Spectre
The official numbers about how far Spectre can go on a single charge are yet to be revealed. However, Spectre – which boasts two electric motors – is capable of a 155 mph top speed and can accelerate from 0-62 miles per hour in about 5 seconds.
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