The British marque celebrated its 111th birthday by unveiling a new, more aerodynamic version of the Silver Lady on February 06, 2022. The newest version of the iconic hood ornament will sit on the nose of the brand’s first EV, the Spectre, due out in 2023.
If you compare the new Spirit of Ecstasy to the one currently gracing the automaker’s vehicles, one thing will immediately leap out – the difference in size. The just-unveiled version stands 3.3 inches tall, which is a full 0.7 shorter than the current ornament.
That’s not the only change, though. Her robes, which flow behind and are often mistaken for wings, have also been reshaped to make them more aerodynamic and lifelike. Even her stance has changed. Whereas before her feet were together, they are now apart and with one ahead of the other.
In fact, these changes actually bring the ornament closer in line with the original design by illustrator and sculptor Charles Sykes, according to the brand.
The luxury car maker also combine to make the Silver Lady more aerodynamic than ever before. That would appear to be the main reason for the alterations.
The Spectre, which the new Spirit adorns, is already Rolls-Royce’s most aerodynamic vehicle yet, with a drag coefficient (cd) of just 0.26, something which will help improve battery efficiency. With a year of testing left to go, the brand expects this figure to improve.
It is said that the new hood mascot is to be used on all new Rolls-Royce cars going forward, while the current version will continue to be used on the Phantom, Ghost, Wraith, Dawn and Cullinan.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, chief executive of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said of the new figurine: “Like our brand, she has always moved with the times while staying true to her nature and character. In her new form she is more streamlined and graceful than ever before – the perfect emblem for the most aerodynamic Rolls-Royce ever created, and for gracing the prow of our bold electric future”.
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