The enduring Spirit of Ecstasy figurine has been redesigned for probably the most aerodynamic Rolls-Royce ever.
The streamlined mascot will grace the bonnet of the upcoming all-electric Spectre, 111 years on from when it was was first registered because the mental property of Rolls-Royce.
The figurine has been remodelled with a decrease, extra dynamic stance that brings her a lot nearer to the drawings made by her unique creator, the illustrator and sculptor Charles Sykes.
The brand new Spirit of Ecstasy stands 82.73mm tall, in comparison with her predecessor’s 100.01mm. Her robes, which stream behind her within the slipstream – usually however erroneously characterised as ‘wings’ – have been subtly reshaped to make them extra aerodynamic and sensible.
Probably the most seen change is her stance. Beforehand, she has stood together with her toes collectively, legs straight and tilting on the waist. Now, she is a real goddess of velocity, braced for the wind, one leg ahead, physique tucked low, her eyes targeted eagerly forward.
These adjustments have each sensible and stylistic advantages, contributing to Spectre’s exceptional aerodynamic properties. The earliest Spectre prototypes have a drag coefficient (cd) of simply 0.26, making it probably the most aerodynamic Rolls-Royce ever created.
“The Spirit of Ecstasy is probably the most well-known and fascinating automotive mascot on this planet,” mentioned Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Govt Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Vehicles.
“Greater than only a image, she is the embodiment of our model, and a continuing supply of inspiration and satisfaction for the marque and its purchasers.
“Like our model, she has all the time moved with the instances whereas staying true to her nature and character. In her new kind she is extra streamlined and swish than ever earlier than – the right emblem for probably the most aerodynamic Rolls-Royce ever created, and for gracing the prow of our daring electrical future.”
