Rolls Royce has introduced a limited-edition Phantom Drophead Coupe called Nighthawk. The model was developed exclusively for the North American market.
Designed by Rolls’ bespoke division, the Nighthawk wears a sinister appearance characterized by a Diamond Black Metallic paint job with a Matt Diamond Black finish on the hood. The convertible is equipped with adaptive LED headlights and a windshield made from the same radar-absorbing material that is used on fighter jets.
The interior has been upgraded with carbon fiber trim on the door panels, the dashboard, the three-spoke steering wheel, the instrument cluster and the center console. Black leather upholstery matches the Drophead Coupe’s paint job while red contrast stitching and inserts add a touch of color to the cockpit. The opulence continues under the trunk lid, where the entire cargo compartment is upholstered in soft leather.
Rolls-Royce has not made any mechanical modifications, meaning the Nighthawk is powered by a stock Drophead Coupe-sourced 6.75-liter V12 engine that makes 453 horsepower and 531 lb-ft. of torque. Linked to an eight-speed automatic transmission that spins the rear wheels, the 12-cylinder sends the Drophead Coupe from zero to 60 mph in 5.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 150 mph.
Just nine examples of the Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Nighthawk will be built and a handful have already been sold. The limited-edition convertible costs $569,000, over $100,000 more than a standard 2015 Drophead Coupe.
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