Shaquille O'Neal has owned numerous cars over the years, and chances are he doesn't know the exact number. But it's all about that fresh ride gracing his expensive garage, and in this case, it is a Rolls-Royce Cullinan, arguably one of the best luxury SUVs out there.
This being Shaq, he couldn't have left it stock, so he turned to West Coast Customs for the umpteenth time. After all, the 51-year-old former basketball player was their first celebrity client, as they've been working on his cars ever since the late '90s.
The tuner gladly answered the call, and after talking to Shaq to find out what he wanted, they settled for a Mansory body kit and a special touch. Retaining the OEM logos, the Forgiato wheels were already installed, so the only thing left was to order the exterior add-ons, paint them the same burgundy color as the rest of the car, and fit them. As for that special touch, it came in the form of an aluminum-cut Superman logo, which was given a burgundy look before being strapped to the grille.
But what does the body include? New front and rear bumpers with the obvious extensions and a pair of side skirts to go over the factory ones. The wheel arches are also wider, contributing to the muscular look of the luxury SUV. The original chrome accents were left untouched, and the similar look of the aftermarket alloys contribute to the enhanced look. West Coast Custom calls this build simple and elegant, and while we're not usually fans of the stuff that involves Mansory, we've got to admit that Shaq's Cullinan truly is something special.
Since the tuner hasn't said anything about the firepower, we can assume the 6.75-liter twin-turbo V12 still develops 562 hp (570 ps/419 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. Without any modifications, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan needs a little over five seconds from 0 to 62 mph (0-100 kph), which is not bad at all for something that was built with luxury and comfort in mind. The maximum speed is capped at 155 miles per hour (250 kph). Mansory does have some power upgrades on the menu for the British brand's high-rider, shaving a few tenths from the sprint time and increasing the top speed to 174 mph (280 kph). But it seems Shaq wasn't interested in making his Cullinan faster.
Oh, and if you feel like you've seen this particular before, you are definitely right because we covered it back in April. Only back then, we didn’t know it belongs to Shaq, though we should've seen it coming, given the Superman logo on the grille, which may be kind of kitschy, but at least it's the only brash thing on this Rolls. And the video you're about to watch shows the build process. So, enjoy.
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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