Rolls-Royce’s iconic Spirit of Ecstasy gets a facelift
This new Spirit of Ecstasy changes stance, with a lower and more dynamic position, with the statuette now leaning forward. While it loses nearly two centimeters in height, this new design helps optimize the car’s drag coefficient for better aerodynamics.
The upcoming release of the Rolls-Royce Spectre and the manufacturer’s entry into the all-electric era justify this small facelift of a mascot that first appeared in 1911, the work of English sculptor Charles Sykes. Intended to embellish the radiator caps of the brand, it has become totally inseparable from the luxury brand over the years.
The latest Rolls-Royce models feature an ingenious system that allows the statuette to be retracted into the radiator grille, so that it cannot be stolen. This redesigned mascot underlines the revival of a manufacturer that has never sold so many cars in its history, selling more than 5500 in 2021.
