Rolls-Royce has very recently announced an extremely limited line known as the Black Badge Cullinan ‘Blue Shadow’ Private Collection. As this stunning line was inspired by the Kármán Line (the invisible boundary where Earth’s atmosphere ends and space begins) there will only be 62 examples of the Blue Shadow made. Why? Because the Kármán Line is 62 miles above Earth’s surface!
Once the Kármán Line is reached, the familiar blue of Earth’s atmosphere fades into the blackness of space. This creates a powerful dark-blue zone that very few people will ever get to see for themselves. It is this mysterious region that Rolls-Royce say perfectly encapsulates the essence of Blue Shadow.
This new Bespoke interpretation of Black Badge Cullinan is available exclusively through the marque’s Private Offices and is strictly limited to just 62 examples globally.
Exterior Of Blue Shadow
Blue Shadow is finished in Stardust Blue which aims to capture the deep blue colour of the upper atmosphere and the satin-tinted grille surround and aero bumper insert sets are recognisable nods to former Space Shuttle designs. The Spirit of Ecstasy has been created from titanium using 3D printing techniques and finished with a thin layer of blue-tinted lacquer which adds pearlescence while revealing the titanium’s grained texture.
You will also find the Black Badge infinity logo and ‘Blue Shadow’ Private Collection name engraved on the Spirit of Ecstasy base and infilled with Charles Blue. Even Blue Shadow’s wheels are subtly darkened using a translucent lacquer.
Interior Of Blue Shadow
If you were to ever make it to the Kármán line, you would see the edge of Earth’s atmosphere as a beautiful blue halo. The powerful impact of the transition from the blue sky of Earth into the darkness of space has been beautifully captured on Blue Shadow’s painted fascia and door panels. Six layers of paint were used to combine five different shades of blue with a deep black hue which creates a three-dimensional effect inside Blue Shadow. A clear coat is the final touch and it incorporates blue and clear glass particles to add another level of depth. The fascia is finished with a bespoke clock which is completely unique to the Private Collection.
The iconic Starlight Headliner has been taken further into space with the addition of an intricate moon embroidery. The moon has been given a three-dimensional appearance and is made from five different colours of thread with each one being applied with a different stitching technique. The result is a stunning multi-textured space scene. 250,000 separate stitches are needed to create the headliner and the whole process takes 2 days to complete.
In a first for Rolls-Royce, the front and rear seats feature a unique perforated artwork. This has been inspired by the view of Earth from space and is formed by making tiny perforations in the leather.
Accessories
A selection of accessories is available to add to the Blue Shadow. These include an exclusive indoor car cover that has the same pattern as the seats, and a luggage set. An exact 1:8 scale replica of the Blue Shadow can also be commissioned if the owner chooses to do so.
Black Badge Cullinan ‘Blue Shadow’ is available exclusively via the Rolls-Royce Private Office. However, all 62 examples have already been allocated to clients worldwide.
