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The 100EX is the first Experimental Car to be produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars since BMW Group became the custodians of the marque in 1998 and launched the all-new Phantom at the company’s new home in Goodwood in January 2003.
Based on a lightweight aluminium space-frame, this open-top, four-seat, two-door drophead has been designed and produced to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Rolls-Royce, which falls in May 2004. There is no plan to produce it as a series model.
Experimental models have long been a feature of Rolls-Royce, particularly between 1919 and 1957 when a number of motor cars were given the ‘EX’ name. Unlike a concept car, an experimental car functions more fully and was originally used by Rolls-Royce to test and evaluate new systems, components and features.
While the design of the 100EX and the choice of its special construction materials resonate strongly with Rolls-Royce tradition, both its aesthetic qualities and its technological content place it squarely in the 21st century. A strong nautical theme runs throughout, with bleached teak decking featuring both inside and outside the car. Polished aluminium also features heavily, particularly on the bonnet and windscreen surround, while the composite body is finished in Dark Curzon.
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1033big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1035big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1039big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1040big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1041big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1042big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1037big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1038big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1029big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1034big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1009big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1028big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1031big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1030big.jpg
Technical specification
No. of doors/seats - 2/4
Vehicle length - 5669 mm
Vehicle width - 1990 mm
Vehicle height - unladen 1561 mm
Wheelbase - 3470 mm
Fuel tank - capacity 80 litre
Engine - 9 litre naturally aspirated V16, 64-valve
Transmission - type 6 speed automatic
Steering type - Rack and pinion, speed-sensitive, Variable-rate power assistance
Tyre size - Front 255/50/R21ins rear 285/45/R21ins
Wheel size - Front 8 1/2J R21 ins rear 9 1/2J R21 ins
The 100EX is the first Experimental Car to be produced by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars since BMW Group became the custodians of the marque in 1998 and launched the all-new Phantom at the company’s new home in Goodwood in January 2003.
Based on a lightweight aluminium space-frame, this open-top, four-seat, two-door drophead has been designed and produced to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Rolls-Royce, which falls in May 2004. There is no plan to produce it as a series model.
Experimental models have long been a feature of Rolls-Royce, particularly between 1919 and 1957 when a number of motor cars were given the ‘EX’ name. Unlike a concept car, an experimental car functions more fully and was originally used by Rolls-Royce to test and evaluate new systems, components and features.
While the design of the 100EX and the choice of its special construction materials resonate strongly with Rolls-Royce tradition, both its aesthetic qualities and its technological content place it squarely in the 21st century. A strong nautical theme runs throughout, with bleached teak decking featuring both inside and outside the car. Polished aluminium also features heavily, particularly on the bonnet and windscreen surround, while the composite body is finished in Dark Curzon.
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1033big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1035big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1039big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1040big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1041big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1042big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1037big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1038big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1029big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1034big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1009big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1028big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1031big.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/photos/3040303.002/1030big.jpg
Technical specification
No. of doors/seats - 2/4
Vehicle length - 5669 mm
Vehicle width - 1990 mm
Vehicle height - unladen 1561 mm
Wheelbase - 3470 mm
Fuel tank - capacity 80 litre
Engine - 9 litre naturally aspirated V16, 64-valve
Transmission - type 6 speed automatic
Steering type - Rack and pinion, speed-sensitive, Variable-rate power assistance
Tyre size - Front 255/50/R21ins rear 285/45/R21ins
Wheel size - Front 8 1/2J R21 ins rear 9 1/2J R21 ins