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modicum of durability. And speaking of wool, there is deep-
pile ivory-colored wool carpet, especially woven for the vehicle
in London.
There is a two-tone color scheme to the vehicle, predicated
primarily on the top half of the vehicle, as the body can
conceivably be any color. The top is dark: it is a glass canopy
that covers the cabin. The canopy is hinged on the left side of
the vehicle and when opened allows the occupants to stand
upright. There is a single door that opens, and when it does, a
step emerges from beneath the running board.
One of the most striking elements are the fenders that
encompass the 28-inch wheels. The wheels are hand crafted
from 65 pieces of aluminum. Perhaps as a nod to the great
Rolls of the past, the steering struts are visible despite the
otherwise highly aerodynamic design of the vehicle (e.g., the
bottom of the vehicle is completely smooth, like a boat hull).
Speaking of the 103EX, Taylor says, "It is an expression
of our intrinsic understanding of the possibilities for a true
luxury brand and the desires of its customers."
The VISION NEXT 100 is autonomous, so the occupant space foregoes
traditional seats and puts in a sofa, with extra room inside because there
is no need to have a spot for the chauffer.
Because it (likely) has an electric powertrain, there is no need for a 6.6-liter
W12 engine under the hood. This allows space for two handsome, large
pieces of Rolls-Royce luggage.
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