Rolls-Royce has released a sketch of a new special edition version of its Phantom Drophead Coupe, designed to celebrate "British daring and endeavour."
The Rolls-Royce Waterspeed Collection is inspired by Sir Malcolm Campbell's water speed record run in September 1937, where he set a new world record of 129.5mph, reclaiming the record from the Americans in the process.
Campbell's boat, the Bluebird K3 hydroplane, was powered by one of Rolls-Royce's R-Type engines, which powered various land, water and air speed record vehicles, many of which were driven by Sir Malcolm and his son Donald.
The new Waterspeed Collection car not only celebrates the link between Rolls-Royce and these astonishing feats but also shows off the range of bespoke options available to Rolls-Royce buyers. Just 35 examples will be built, all coming in a Maggiore Blue colour scheme with hand-crafted wood inlays and a brushes steel bonnet.
Underneath, the Waterspeed Collection will be powered by the same 6.75-litre V12 from the standard car, producing 453bhp and 531lb-ft of torque. 0-62mph take 5.8 seconds and flat out you'll be doing 149mph.
Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO of Rolls-Royce, said: "Sir Malcolm Campbell's successful pursuit of world-speed records on land and water were the result of his commitment to the most exacting standards of British design and engineering excellence.
"Such attributes are hallmarks of every Rolls-Royce motor car, ensuring the marque's position at the pinnacle of super-luxury manufacturing."
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