Rolls‑Royce Boat Tail

 The Rolls‑Royce Boat Tail is one of the most exclusive and expensive cars in the world—a coachbuilt masterpiece that represents the pinnacle of luxury and personalization in the automotive industry.

• Rolls‑Royce Boat Tail – Overview

Feature                               Description

Model Name                       Boat Tail

Manufacturer                       Rolls‑Royce Motor Cars (owned by BMW Group)

Debut                               May 2021

Production                       Limited to 3 bespoke units only

Price                               Estimated $28 million USD per unit

Inspiration                       Luxury yachts of the 1920s and 1930s

Build Time                       Each car took about 4 years to design and produce

• Design & Aesthetics

Exterior

1. Nautical design inspired by high-end yachts, with a tapered rear like a boat tail.
2. Sweeping lines, minimalist panels, and a dual-tone paint scheme hand-finished with painstaking detail.
3. Long rear deck with wood veneer and stainless steel inlays.
4. Rear opens like butterfly wings to reveal a “hosting suite” (picnic setup).
5. Hidden parasol (umbrella) emerges from the center of the deck.
6. Custom champagne fridge, cutlery, crystal glasses, and dining set.

Interior

1. Every Boat Tail has a completely personalized cabin, down to the stitching and clock faces.
2. Materials include rare leathers, wood, brushed aluminum, and crystal.
3. Dashboard timepiece custom-made by Bovet 1822 (luxury Swiss watchmaker).
4. Fully handcrafted cabin matched to the owner's taste, sometimes including rare mother-of-pearl finishes.

• Performance

Specification                                   Detail

Engine                                           6.75-liter V12 twin-turbocharged

Power                                           Approx. 563 hp

Transmission                                   8-speed automatic

Top Speed                                   Electronically limited (~250 km/h or 155 mph)

Acceleration (0–100 km/h)           Approx. 5 seconds

• Coachbuilding Philosophy

a.  The Boat Tail is not mass-produced. It is coachbuilt, meaning:

1. Each car is individually commissioned.
2. Every aspect—shape, materials, design elements—is tailored to the customer.

b.  Part of Rolls-Royce's Coachbuild program, reviving the brand’s century-old tradition of hand-built luxury cars.

• Notable Editions

1. First Boat Tail (2021)

1. Finished in a nautical blue.
2. Commissioned by a client with a passion for boating and champagne.
3. Features the now-iconic rear hosting suite.

2. La Rose Noire Droptail (2023)

1. Deep red theme inspired by Black Baccara roses and French wine culture.
2. First of four Droptails (a related but distinct coachbuild project).
3. Handcrafted rose petal veneer interior.

3. Other Boat Tail Commissions

Each car remains confidential, with private owners including well-known billionaires rumored to be involved (e.g., Jay-Z and Beyoncé, unconfirmed).