Rolls Royce Baby 1975 -
| | Detail | | --- | --- | | Engine Type | V8 | | Engine Size | 2.5 liters | | Power Output | 120 horsepower (89 kW) | | Transmission | 3-speed automatic | | Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive | | Length | 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) | | Width | 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) | | Height | 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) | | Wheelbase | 2.5 meters (8.2 feet) | | Curb Weight | approximately 1,400 kilograms (3,086 pounds) |
The Rolls-Royce Baby has become a sought-after collector's item, with several examples on display in museums and private collections around the world. In 2013, one of the two surviving Baby prototypes sold at auction for approximately $120,000. rolls royce baby 1975
The car's dimensions were remarkably compact, measuring just 4.2 meters (13.8 feet) in length and 1.6 meters (5.2 feet) in width. The wheelbase was a mere 2.5 meters (8.2 feet), making it a true mini-luxury car. The Baby's curb weight was approximately 1,400 kilograms (3,086 pounds), which was relatively light for a Rolls-Royce. | | Detail | | --- | ---
The Rolls-Royce Baby was created as a concept car to gauge public interest in a smaller, more affordable luxury vehicle. At the time, Rolls-Royce was facing increased competition from other luxury car manufacturers, and the company wanted to explore new market segments. The Baby was designed to be a more accessible and efficient alternative to the brand's traditional large luxury cars, which were becoming increasingly expensive and fuel-hungry. The wheelbase was a mere 2