Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe-based Pininfarina Hyperion

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe-based Pininfarina Hyperion

The Pininfarina Hyperion one-off special model is inspired by the classic pre-war RR’s and is based on the current Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.

It is powered by the standard 453bhp, 6.75-liter V12 engine and features zero to 60mph acceleration time of only 6 seconds.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe-based Pininfarina Hyperion (side view)

The Italian coach-builder installed a canvas roof, removed the second row altogether and moved the first row and the windscreen backwards by 400mm (about 15.75 inches).

In front of the cabin, there is a special holder for a custom built Girard Perregaux watch and a gun rack. Um… Where does the customer live, anyway?

The convertible will be officially unveiled at the upcoming Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance set to begin on August 17, 2008.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe-based Pininfarina Hyperion (rear view)

Photos: Pininfarina

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