Luxury can take many forms, from premium materials through sophisticated technology to design curls. But in today’s hectic world, an increasing percentage of people consider a moment of peace to be a luxury.
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And the Rolls-Royce carmaker is well aware of this, as it decided to recall the high emphasis on acoustic comfort in the cabin in preparation for the introduction of the new Ghost model. The whole process of adjustments is then called “Formula for serenity”, ie in translation “Recipe for silence”.
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The recipe starts with the platform itself, ie the aluminum space frame – aluminum absorbs sounds better than commonly used steel. However, the shapes of the platform also underwent modifications, and in some places, such as the floor or the engine bulkhead, the walls of the structure were doubled.
This was followed by the installation of about 100 kilograms of damping material, which aims to filter out all unwanted sounds penetrating the interior around the door, through the roof, partitions, wheel arches, etc. However, the damping material is also in the tires and between layers of glass.
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Then the carmaker focused on the smallest details. It is said that the iconic 6.75 liter V12 engine did not need to be solved, as it is characterized by very smooth and quiet operation. However, the sounds of wipers, air conditioning fans, gimbals, etc. were studied. Hundreds of small changes took place in the car, but they brought a huge effect.
Of interest, however, is the fact that not all sounds are unwanted. The complete silence in the cabin, on the other hand, is unpleasant and can cause, for example, disorientation. The carmaker therefore tuned every component in the car to make a very simple, soft distant sound, which will de facto whisper to the crew and help them tune in to complete well-being.
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Because of this, it was necessary to adjust even the transition between the cabin and the luggage compartment with a volume of 500 liters, or seat frames. Everything had to be tuned to one frequency, which will be pleasant for the crew.
„The exceptional acoustic qualities of the new Ghost are the result of intensive technical development and a remarkable emphasis on every detail. But the basis of their success is a special aluminum architecture. Without it, possibly using a steel structure, it would simply not be possible to create such an acoustically sophisticated environment,“said Tom Davis-Reason, head of acoustics development at the new Ghost.
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The carmaker then had the entire process of impressive development processed into an impressive illustrated animation created by renowned illustrator Charlie Davis. His designs then revived modern modeling technologies. And when will the new Ghost come to life? We should see his performance before the end of this year.
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