Rolls-Royce Corniche

We know Rolls-Royce builds some of the most expensive and luxurious cars in the world, but who could have imagined how creative the British luxury brand was in terms of prototype camouflage. These spy images of the future Rolls-Royce Corniche offer a hint at what the opulent 2-door Rolls will look like once it reaches production in the next couple of years. Though from all the bizarre humps and bumps of this test mule (especially towards the rear of the car), not to mention faux rear doors and massive BMW twin kidney-style grille cut outs, Rolls could be hiding pretty much anything beneath the swirly black and white paintjob. Even the center caps of the 7-spoke alloy wheels have been hidden. Expect the production model to wear a grille that’s slightly smaller and, perhaps, raked back a few more degrees compared to the sedan. While it’s hard to see on this car, the roofline will elegantly taper down to where it meets the trunk – fear not, the blocky rear spoiler on this test car is only part of the extensive disguise.

2014 Rolls-Royce Corniche

No Mystery With This Ghost.
Sorry Rolls-Royce, but we’re here to at least pull the sheets off what’s lurking beneath the surface of this ultra-luxurious coupe. Based on the existing Ghost sedan, presently the cheapest offering in the Rolls arsenal with its sticker price of approximately $250,000, the Corniche will likely cost upwards of $300,000, give or take a couple options (such as armor-plating or gold-plated champagne coolers). Powering the car will be the same 563-bhp twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter V-12 engine and 8-speed automatic transmission found in the 4-door. Performance should be suitably stately, whenever some decorum is needed, and downright rapid if you decide to stomp the gas pedal with your Dolce&Gabbana loafer. A debut at next year’s Geneva auto show seems likely, with production possibly starting later that same year or in early-2014.

2014 Rolls-Royce Corniche