Filed under: Coupes, Geneva Motor Show
Rolls-Royce unveils 101EX coupe in Geneva
As expected, Rolls-Royce didn't wait long in Geneva to the wraps off their new coupe concept, the 101EX.
Employing aluminum construction techniques first applied to the company's Phantom sedan, the 101EX boasts similar upright lines, albeit with a cut-down greenhouse and markedly different nose treatment. The two-tone look seen above is actually an effect brought about by the brushed aluminum used on the hood and windshield header (the body is painted in 'dark tungsten'), a trick used on Roller's [very] similar 2004 Geneva convertible concept, the 100EX. When viewed in profile, the 101EX is dominated by its 21" wheels, suicide doors and a c-pillar that could secret half the Tour de France from the driver's vantage.
Word is the interior isn't just the standard forest of fine timbers, hides and turned metals, the 101EX boasts a fiber-optic laden headliner designed to replicate the stars.
More angles of the 101EX can be found after the jump.
[Source: Motor Torque]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
JZeke 7:49AM (2/28/2006)
While I may never be rich enough to afford one of these new, I can definetly see buying this particular coupe someday as a classic. Its so much more stately for having a roof.
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nastinupe 7:55AM (2/28/2006)
To #1: I totally agree with you. This car is absolutely beautiful. It exudes class, elegance, and all the other stuff rich people are SUPPOSE to have. RR is making Maybach look like trash. Remember that car?
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Mike from Scarborough 8:28AM (2/28/2006)
It is absolutely stunning.One day maybe...
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GaryF 9:39AM (2/28/2006)
Is it just me, or does the windshield/hood combo remind you of a hockey mask?
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Doogs 11:34AM (2/28/2006)
That Chrysler Imperial kicks ass!
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Richard Karkkainen 9:31AM (3/01/2006)
Definitely a continuation of the retro look for the bus of the car industry.
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Gus L. 2:05PM (3/01/2006)
Everything between the front and rear wheels is amazing. The back end looks like it was grafted from a Lincoln or crown vic. The front end looks like a new concept of lincoln brought to you by Jason!! Not too impressed.
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SK90077 6:35PM (3/02/2006)
I have a Phantom, I have a deposit on the 100EX. I wan this one as well. its awsome! As long as it wont be a cheap one like the Bentley im all in
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Jeff Mauck 7:57AM (3/05/2006)
I have two Phanton sedans now but will likely upgrade to the coupe or convertible. The only problem is my personal driver will not be able to go along for the ride.
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Jeff Mauck 7:58AM (3/05/2006)
I have two Phanton sedans now but will likely upgrade to the coupe or convertible. The only problem is my personal driver will not be able to go along for the ride.
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Aaron 9:54AM (3/05/2006)
this car is absolutely stunning too bad most of us cant afford it.
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robert 7:56PM (3/12/2006)
One of the nicest BMW's made!
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robert 7:59PM (3/12/2006)
the first production Rolls with a "canted" front grille.
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Sean Helmi 10:14PM (4/19/2006)
Not so. The Pininfarina-styled Camargue (1975-1986) also had a canted grill, but it was canted 4 degrees FORWARD at the top. The Camargue was also a coupe.
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