Has the Silver Bullet got a silver top, or will it be constantly open to the elements like its Bentley rival? There is no confirmation on this so far, but without major body or any structural changes it is possible the Silver Bullet retains the electrically operated hood from the regular Dawn, as did the two-seat tonneau version of a couple of years ago.
The open-top roadster from Goodwood gets a makeover inside aimed at living up the car’s billing as youthful and rebellious. An open-pore carbon fibre facia and a quilted transmission tunnel inspired by classic leather jackets are among the highlights. Rolls says it all amounts to a bold, contemporary expression designed for today’s non-conformists.
The company is not being specific about power, performance and price yet, but it is likely the Dawn’s 6.6-litre V12 with 571PS (563bhp) will feature, offering performance of the order of 4.9 seconds for the 0-62mph dash. A hefty cost margin is likely over the regular Dawn’s £290,000, but staying well below the £1.5 million plus tax that Bentley wants for each of the 12 Bacalars to be built.
Speedster-style two-seaters have enjoyed a resurgence of late with new models from Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren as well as Bentley. Rolls’ take on the genre is uniquely Rolls-Royce, however, with the firm saying the Dawn Silver Bullet is “imbued with British eccentricity and class”.
They also say it makes the perfect platform from which to experience the very best journeys around the world. Rolls will even lay on such journeys for you. The company plans a series of epic road trips called “Silver Bullet Drives” for the 50 owners.