The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Family reflects the desires of a distinct group of Rolls-Royce clients who take risks, break rules, and build success on their own terms. Joining the family in 2019, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge was the third Black Badge series car and the first special edition Cullinan, coming nearly a year after Rolls-Royce had put the Cullinan into production. It appealed to buyers who wanted more than the standard Cullinan offered, and today, it still caters to a more exclusive clientele, being among the most sought-after Rolls-Royce models. But does it offer more than darkened trimmings? Like other Black Badge models, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge isn't about style and exclusivity. Rolls-Royce increased power to nearly 600 horsepower and tweaked several other aspects of the powertrain and drivetrain to provide a more dynamic and responsive ride. Inside, even more luxury adorns the cabin, and buyers get more customization options than the standard Rolls-Royce Cullinan. The same applies to the exterior, but all these options come at a cost, adding anything between thousands and hundreds of thousands of dollars to the $453,250 MSRP. However, the base MSRP includes some features not standard on the base Rolls-Royce Cullinan, such as the lounge-style rear seats. So, would you buy a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge over a standard Cullinan?
Rolls-Royce launched the Black Badge series in 2016 with the Rolls-Royce Wraith Black Badge, which was succeeded by the Rolls-Royce Dawn Black Badge in 2017. Whispers of a Black Badge Cullinan started circulating in 2017, and it was expected that Rolls-Royce would unveil it alongside the standard Cullinan with increased power and subtle styling differences as with other Black Badge models. However, it wasn't until November 2019 that Rolls-Royce unveiled the Cullinan Black Badge as the darkest and most complete statement of the Black Badge series. Production began the same year after unveiling at Rolls-Royce's Goodwood Assembly plant in West Sussex, United Kingdom. According to Rolls-Royce, the Cullinan Black Badge was created to satisfy overwhelming demand from younger and more adventurous clients, and just like the standard Cullinan, it combines luxury in its purest form with genuine practicality and off-road capabilities. Its capabilities are enhanced by increased power output, 592 horsepower compared to 563 in the standard Cullinan, tuned brakes, and a revised suspension, guaranteeing a more athletic feel and enhanced driving dynamics.
Retaining the 6.75-twin turbocharged V12 in the Cullinan and other newer generation Rolls-Royce models, the Cullinan Black-Badge is set in motion by the engine's 592 horsepower and 664 lb.ft, which is 29 horsepower and 37 lb.ft more than the standard Cullinan. Rolls-Royce also didn't change the 8-speed automatic transmission but tuned it for enhanced torque delivery to all four wheels. In addition to increased power, the Cullinan Black Badge benefits from enhanced throttle response, delivering better acceleration and driver feedback. Yet it doesn't undermine its Rolls-Royce heritage geared towards providing the cabin's occupants a serene and feather-drop quiet driving experience. But if the driver pleases, at the press of a button, the engine's exhaust notes are amplified thanks to an entirely new exhaust system announcing the Cullinan Black Badge's arrival with a deep, authoritative basso profundo. On the topic of acceleration, 0-60 takes 4.5 seconds, which is nearly half a second quicker than the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, but the Cullinan Black Badge's top speed remains unchanged at 155 mph. Like the engine, Rolls-Royce deemed it necessary to revise the drivetrain, which has been re-engineered for the Black Badge Cullinan, while maintaining the unparalleled ride quality standard instrumental in Rolls-Royce's success. Despite using the same aluminum chassis as the standard Cullinan, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan black badge is nearly 300 pounds heavier, weighing 6,102 pounds. However, unaffected by its weight and increased power, Rolls-Royce asserts that the Cullinan Black Badge will return a city-driving fuel efficiency of 12 mpg and a highway-driving efficiency of 19 mpg.
A new edition was unveiled, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Blue Shadow, which Rolls-Royce states is a private collection inspired by the outer limits of the earth's atmosphere. It's the second special edition based on the Cullinan Black Badge after the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Capella inspired by the Capella star, a yellow star 80 times more dazzling than the sun, hence the Cullinan Black Badge Capella's bright yellow color. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge Blue Shadow adopts a similar theme with Rolls-Royce's new bespoke 'Stardust Blue' exterior paint and a space theme exterior that emulates the deep blue shade of the upper layers of the earth's atmosphere.
The interior of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge effortlessly fuses exceptional comfort, striking aesthetics, and meticulous craftsmanship. This is evident in the thoughtful choice of advanced materials skilfully assembled to create the cabin elements. Dominating the space is a dark and bold color palette that departs from the traditional Rolls-Royce light and airy feel. Black leather, accented with yellow stitching, drapes the seats, doors, and dashboard, creating a sense of extravagance and exclusivity. The carbon fiber pieces, which, according to Rolls-Royce, are 23 in total in the Cullinan Black Badge, are created through a 24-day process, achieving a 3-dimensional appeal that adds a dash of elegance to the cabin. A symbol that has joined Rolls-Royce's iconography is the starlight headliner, which intensifies the cabin ambiance by casting lowlights over the seats and can be customized to preferred ambient lighting by the driver or the rear seat passengers. The dark and bold color ambiance in the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge, just like the exterior, can be customized as Rolls-Royce allows buyers to customize color palettes, achieving a level of personalization they can relate to.
During the unveiling, Rolls-Royce showcased the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge with a Signature Black color that has become customers' most opted-for color option. The elegant dark accent sets the tone for the entire exterior and is complemented by minimalistic chrome accents on the wheels and door handles. Even though not noticeable due to the dark accent, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge incorporates woven carbon fiber key elements such as the side skirts and rear diffuser, highlighting its sportier character over the standard Cullinan. Upfront, the Spirit of Ecstasy also received black treatment and beautifully stands as the centerpiece to the Cullinan Black Badge front end atop the grand pantheon grille. Gone are the brightwork accents on the headlights and taillights. Instead, they adopt a smoked finish, emphasizing the Black Badge's bold stance. The Rolls-Royce badges are also blacked out, achieving uniformity with the rest of the car. True to Rolls-Royce's Spirit of customization, the Cullinan Black Badge exterior can be further personalized, allowing buyers to choose from a range of paint finishes, wheels, and hood colors to make their units unique. You can also play around with the wheel detailing on the Rolls-Royce Black Badge configurator, which allows you to change the color of the brake calipers, wheel centers, and the pinstripe applied to the wheels.
Like the standard Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the Cullinan Black Badge has a host of technologies geared towards elevating the car's capabilities and enhancing the driving experience for the driver and other occupants. All-wheel-steering, also available in the standard Cullinan, has been re-engineered in the Cullinan Black Badge to work collaboratively with the transmission to adjust the levels of engagement depending on throttle and steering inputs. For better braking and handling, especially at higher brake temperatures, Rolls-Royce raised the braking bite point, decreased pedal travel, and redesigned the brake disc ventilation. The Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge, as with other Rolls-Royce models, comes equipped with a myriad of state-of-the-art technologically advanced safety and driver assist features, some of which include active cruise control, collision warning, alertness assistant, Rolls-Royce Driving assist, and cross-traffic warning. A 10.3-inch display positioned nearly atop the dashboard serves as the central control to the infotainment system, powering the 18-speaker premium sound system that also incorporates a sub-woofer. The infotainment display might not be the best in the Luxury SUV segment. Still, it is generally intuitive and user-friendly, with its menus organized logically, allowing for the convenient navigation of its features. These features include but are not limited to satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Irrespective of its lofty price point, the cost to own a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge mirrors its exclusivity and unmatched luxury-oriented craftsmanship evident in every aspect, both on the exterior and within the cabin. For most buyers, it's a rolling declaration of their worth and success and showcases their discerning taste for refined motoring. Buying a 2024 Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge From Factory demands an MSRP of $453,250, a price set to go up if you choose to personalize yours, which is pretty irresistible with Rolls-Royce's endless list of optional features. Is it worth the price? That's for you to decide. But one thing's for sure, owning a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge is an experience that will make you question why you hesitated to buy one. Finally decided on purchasing a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge? We got your back here at Exotic Car Trader. Check out our Rolls-Royce Cullinan listings, and if one Rolls-Royce is not enough, you can always browse our Rolls-Royce listings, after which we guarantee that you'll find the perfect garage addition next to your Cullinan.
As the third installment in the Black Badge series and the first special edition Cullinan, the Rolls Royce Cullinan has successfully carved its niche among the most sought-after Rolls-Royce models and a higher-class example in the ultra-luxury SUV realm. Beyond its striking appearance with darkened trimmings, the Cullinan Black Badge delivers a heightened driving experience and a meticulous interior design guaranteed to amuse even at a glance. Exotic Car Trader creates an exclusive and safe way of buying and selling cars, eliminating the daunting experiences of private selling for buyers and sellers. Every vehicle listed on Exotic Car Trader goes through a private seller verification process, ensuring legitimacy for our buyers. Also, Exotic Car Trader's car buying process is well outlined, with all fees and packages providing our buyers with a seamless and inclusive experience. We can handle the escrow of funds at no additional cost to the buyer and seller, and we also provide trade-in and financing options for buyers. For transaction safety, our Transactions Team is world-class and equipped with industry fraud detection tools to ensure a safe and secure transaction. These are just some of the benefits you enjoy when buying or selling on Exotic Car Trader. Contact us for listing services or to buy a car on Exotic Car Trader today! Owning a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Black Badge is more than just owning a luxury SUV. It's about embracing the lifestyle that comes with it.
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