Chapter 0794 - The Queen's Special Car
If the hybrid version of the Yixuan S3 can be released in January next year, then before 2005, the first pure electric car will definitely be released, and even, as long as Martin Eberhard and they develop fast enough, all the work may be completed around 2004.
"The development of electrification can be carried out at the current pace, by the way, how is the development of Rolls-Royce, which is used as the Queen's ****** to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne?" Zhou Jingming thought of this and quickly asked.
Among the three car brands acquired by Tianming Group, Bugatti's factory has been built and officially put into production as early as last year, while Lamborghini has also resumed production, backed by the Chinese market, a large luxury consumer country, Bugatti and Lamborghini's sales are growing at a rate visible to the naked eye.
At the same time, under Zhou Jingming's leadership, luxury car companies have begun to develop new Lamborghini and Bugatti models, striving to restore the two supercar brands to their former glory.
Rolls-Royce, which was the first to be acquired, finally began the development of the first new model since the Tianming Group became the owner in 1999, and this car was mainly used to compete with Bentley for the 50th anniversary of the Queen's accession to the throne.
As a grand ceremony that has attracted global attention, the Queen of England will appear on TV shows around the world in the car she was chosen for, and so many people are paying attention, Zhou Jingming does not want to give up this opportunity to Bentley.
In his previous life, Bentley won the favor of the Queen of England with a State Limousin, defeated the rival Rolls-Royce, became the special car for the Queen's celebration, and successfully replaced the Rolls-Royce as the only special car for the British royal family.
Today, Rolls-Royce has been owned by Tianming Group, and Bentley has fallen into the hands of Mercedes-Benz, and Zhou Jingming will not give up this opportunity to Bentley.
So for this latest model of Rolls-Royce, Zhou Jingming is naturally very concerned.
"The development work has been completed and road tests are currently underway, so if we have time, we can take a look at the car together, because I don't know exactly what it looks like. Zhao Ke replied with a smile.
Because the luxury car company has moved to Spring City, Zhao Ke only knows the specific information, and he himself does not know what this new car looks like.
"Okay, let's take some time in the past two days and go to Spring City together, and by the way, take a look at the production status of luxury car companies. Zhou Jingming nodded.
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Two days later, Zhou Jingming and Zhao Ke came to Spring City, and Chen Zhenyu, who knew the news in advance, also went to the airport to greet the two of them.
"Lao Chen, since you are here, just tell us what is the current business status of the luxury car company?" After getting in the car, Zhou Jingming asked directly. Since the luxury car moved to Spring City, Zhou Jingming has not been here for a long time.
In terms of models, the global sales of Yanhuang sedans have been in the top three, especially the convertible version launched in December last year, which is more sought after by consumers and has occupied the throne of luxury car sales for several months. ”
Speaking of this, Chen Zhenyu's face couldn't help but show excitement, "As for the domestic side, it is still a three-legged situation, Audi A6, Hongqi R50 and our Yanhuang car, almost carved up the domestic market, and in terms of sales, it is also equal, Hongqi R50 relies on the advantage of price, slightly superior." ”
Among the three luxury cars, Audi A6, Hongqi R50 and Yanhuang sedan, Hongqi R50 has the lowest price, so it is indeed the best in terms of sales.
"What about the official car?" Zhou Jingming continued to ask.
This year, we have received orders from five ministries and commissions in Yanjing for a total of 80 Yanhuang cars, and the factory has been instructed to produce them according to the standards of official cars. Chen Zhenyu replied.
Since it has become a high-ranking official car with Hongqi R50, the brand status of Yanhuang car in China has also been greatly improved, and it is the second national luxury car brand in addition to Hongqi, Yanhuang, the status of this car brand in the hearts of the Chinese people, is no less than Hongqi, and is known as "South Yanhuang, North Hongqi" such a saying.
Along the way, Zhou Jingming asked Chen Zhenyu several questions, and the car soon arrived at the office area of the luxury car company.
After getting out of the car, under the leadership of Chen Zhenyu, Zhou Jingming and Zhao Ke soon saw the latest Rolls-Royce that had just been developed.
In terms of appearance, this Rolls-Royce still inherits the noble elegance unique to its family, and has a very similar place to the Phantom, with a vertical front cowl and high lights, which add an extraordinary temperament to it, and the roofline is integrated with the sturdy C-pillar at the rear, adding a calm taste to the car.
At the bottom of the car, another arc that runs from back to front and subtly upwards is complemented by the gently downward roofline. At the same time, the discreet rear window is combined with the C-pillar to provide greater privacy and a wide side profile for rear-seat passengers.
In addition, the interior of the car is also assembled according to the standard materials of the British royal family, from the driving tires, to the internal seats, and every piece of wood used in the car, all are customized, so to speak, the whole car is a mobile luxury.
In terms of power matching, this Rolls-Royce inherits the previous Mercedes-Benz design of the V12 naturally aspirated engine, which can output strong power at very low speeds, and is quite quiet and stable, which can be called a classic in the industry. It accelerates to 100 km/h in just 6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km/h.
Zhou Jingming was admiring this luxury car like a work of art, while listening to Chen Zhenyu introduce himself.
"Will this car be officially delivered by the end of this year?" After admiring the car, Zhou Jingming looked at Chen Zhenyu and asked.
"By September at the latest, the car will be fully tested, and then we will urgently build a car for the British royal family. Chen Zhenyu replied.
"Once the testing is done, we can just go straight to the factory in Crewe and produce it, remember, we have to use our best craftsmanship to make this car a big deal, so that our rival Bentley doesn't have the slightest chance of winning, and the Queen of England can catch it at a glance. Zhou Jingming emphasized.
"Knowing the chairman, I have already contacted the person in charge of Crewe, and the standards of all the parts have been sent to them, and these customized parts will be sent to Crewe, and the assembly work will be completed there. Chen Zhenyu hurriedly replied.
"Well, remember, we have only one goal in the end, and that is to beat Bentley and make this car a special car for the celebration of the Queen's 50th anniversary on the throne!" Zhou Jingming emphasized again.
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