Some might argue that it will be a cold day in hell before they apply any aftermarket treatment to their luxury cruiser (and not only). Others would beg to disagree, hence the countless tuned high-end vehicles.
Normally, we'd jump on the no-no bandwagon, as we think luxury vehicles are best left stock. However, we could also get behind the latter if the build is right. And while we'd hate to mention Mansory again, their builds certainly do not fall in the sexy category.
There is something curiously appealing about this Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Don't take us wrong; we still think it is not the best-looking high-rider out there as it tries a bit too much to blend in with the Ghost and Phantom. But neither is the Bentley Bentayga, for that matter, nor the modern-day Range Rover. An older copy of the latter would be just what the doctor ordered (am I getting old?).
Now, back to the pictured Cullinan, which is so shiny and colorful that it made us dedicate an entire story to it. It is the rather simple approach combined with an exterior color that's usually associated with exotic cars that make it stand out. We couldn't tell you if the purple hue is a wrap or a paint finish, but whatever it is, we totally dig it on this build.
Photo: Instagram | RDB LA
The chrome-delete package contributes to the special stance of this vehicle, which also sports a widebody kit. The fender flares, side skirt add-ons, and redesigned lower sections of the bumpers at both ends contribute to the look. The multi-fin diffuser has cutouts to the sides for the exhaust tips, and we can also see a pair of spoilers attached to the tailgate. However, it is the one below the rear windscreen that came from the aftermarket world, as the other looks like the OEM piece to us.
As soon as it leaves the assembly line at the Goodwood plant in England, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan is already equipped with large wheels. However, the original ones were deemed too small by the owner of this purple SUV, who decided to go for the largest size that they could fit without chopping the body panels. We do not know how big these are, but they probably measure some 27 or perhaps 28 inches in diameter. Retaining the original center caps, the wheels have a black finish with a white ring.
It has become rather unusual for certain tuned vehicles to open their doors in front of the camera unless they do not sport some interior modifications, too. And this Cullinan does not seem to have been visited by the tuning fairy on the inside, or so we think. The dominating color over there is white, in the form of high-end leather upholstery that covers the door cards, seats, center console, pillars, and likely other components that we cannot see in the images released by RDB LA on social media recently and shared in the gallery above.
Photo: Instagram | RDB LA
What is even stranger is that the tuner hasn't said anything about this build other than the fact that it features a widebody kit. As a result, we have no idea if they did anything to the engine, though since they haven't spoken about it, chances are the answer to that question is no. But don't worry because the Goodwood brand's first-ever SUV does not need any more power, as it is punchy and agile without anyone messing around with its oily bits.
Weighing as much as a small shed and with similar aerodynamics, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan needs a little over five seconds to reach sixty-two miles per hour (100 kph) from naught, and regardless of the specification (ahem, the 592 bhp Black Badge), it will do 155 mph (250 kph) with the right pedal to the floor. The normal variant has 562 hp (570 ps/419 kW) produced by the twin-turbo 6.75-liter V12 and enjoys 627 pound-feet (850 Nm) of torque. An AWD system is on deck, and an eight-speed auto 'box transfers the thrust and output to the wheels.
Another thing that we cannot tell you is if it is on the lookout for a new home. It is possible that the answer to this question is also no. Otherwise, there would have been a hashtag or something to signal the fact that it is for sale. But you do know that if it was for grabs, chances are it would've been worth more than a very nice home in most parts of the Western World. After all, the base starting price of a copy is around $350,000 in the United States for the 2023 model year before those greedy dealer markups.
Now, if money was no issue and you had to choose between a stock Cullinan or this tuned example, what color would your G-Wagen be? Wait, that came out wrong, but you get the picture, don't you?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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