Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy: Still Flying High
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars proudly celebrates the 110th anniversary of the Spirit of Ecstasy, its iconic emblem. Registered as intellectual property on February 6, 1911, this symbol has become a defining feature of the Rolls-Royce brand, representing luxury, elegance, and a storied legacy.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, speaks of the Spirit of Ecstasy: “As an emblem, the Spirit of Ecstasy represents far more than just our company and our products. To our customers, she is a potent symbol, instantly and universally recognised – of success, endeavour, achievement, and standing. In her beauty, simplicity, elegance, and rarity, she encapsulates everything our customers seek – and find – in their Rolls-Royce motor car.
“Within our company, the Spirit of Ecstasy fosters pride and esprit de corps, uniting and empowering the Rolls-Royce family right across the world. She reminds us of our inheritance and principles, and inspires greatness in all of us. Every car we build must be worthy of bearing her, because it is she that makes every Rolls-Royce, and our company, unique and complete."
A Symbol of Timeless Elegance
The Spirit of Ecstasy has remained almost unaltered throughout her long and storied life, gracing the bonnet of every Rolls-Royce motor car built at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood. Her design, based on the bronze statuette ‘Whisper’ created by sculptor and illustrator Charles Sykes, has established a deep connection between the automotive and art worlds. This foundational connection continues today with MUSE, The Rolls-Royce Art Programme, which plays a pivotal role in the world of moving-image art.
Originally, the Spirit of Ecstasy figurines stood a statuesque seven inches (c. 18cm) tall. Today, she is a more petite three ¾ inches (9.5cm), emerging smoothly and gracefully from a special housing in the bonnet when the engine starts, thanks to a precisely engineered mechanism known as 'the rise'.
The Legacy Continues
For over a century, the Spirit of Ecstasy has symbolized more than just luxury cars; she embodies success, endeavour, achievement, and standing. The Spirit of Ecstasy’s beauty, simplicity, elegance, and rarity capture everything Rolls-Royce customers seek and find in their motor cars. This emblem is a testament to the brand's enduring commitment to excellence and its illustrious heritage.
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Celebrating Excellence
Rolls-Royce's celebration of the Spirit of Ecstasy’s 110th anniversary not only honours the emblem's storied past but also looks forward to a future where this symbol of luxury continues to inspire greatness. The Spirit of Ecstasy remains a potent symbol of the unparalleled quality and craftsmanship that defines Rolls-Royce, uniting past, present, and future in a legacy of excellence.
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