2024 Rolls-Royce Spectre Lunaflair |
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled the breathtaking Spectre Lunaflair - a
Bespoke commission undertaken on behalf of a significant client from the
Únited States. The extraordinary and exquisite highlight of this landmark
motor car is the remarkable holographic paint finish that creates a
captivating 'rainbow' effect.
The commission takes its inspiration and name from the optical phenomenon of
a lunar halo, which appears as a colourful circle of light around the moon.
It is caused by moonlight passing through ice crystals in high-altitude
cirrus clouds, which act as microscopic prisms: the light refracts creating
a spellbinding technicolour ring effect, similar to light passing through a
diamond.
Capturing this phenomenon in a Bespoke paint finish required more than one
year of experimentation. The paint chemistry, application timings, and base
coat were extensively trialled in order to meet the client's concept. The
final finish is achieved by applying seven layers of lacquer, including a
specially formulated pearlescent coat, infused with fine flakes of
magnesium fluoride and aluminium. This creates a deep metallic effect under
low light that bursts into rainbow technicolour in bright sunshine.
The Spectre Lunaflair concept was partially inspired by another Bespoke
masterpiece, the one-of-one Phantom Syntopia. Revealed in 2023, it features
a dark iridescent Liquid Noir finish, infused with colour-shifting,
mirror-like pigment. Captivated by Phantom Syntopia's appearance, the
commissioning patron asked the Bespoke Collective to create a light and
luminous expression of this concept that reflected their fascination with
the lunar halo phenomenon.
This cross-pollination of ideas, where a previous commission directly
informs and inspires a completely new concept and story, speaks to the
power of Bespoke. For the marque's Bespoke Collective of designers,
engineers and craftspeople, this virtuous creative circle and
interconnection of ideas constantly provides new opportunities for the
advancement of their art.
Spectre Lunaflair's dramatic coachwork is complemented by a fully Bespoke
interior. It includes Navy Blue, White, and Peony Pink tones, recalling the
spectrum of hues that can be witnessed during a lunar halo. The colour
scheme appears on the seats, doors and the Starlight Headliner. This theme
is also carried onto the dual-tone steering wheel, with a Navy Blue outer
and an Arctic White inner side.
Only one Spectre Lunaflair will ever be produced. The unique Lunaflair paint
finish is reserved exclusively for the commissioning patron.
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