Rolls-Royce is an automotive manufacturer known for premium luxury-performance cars. But, the company is a lot more diverse with its product offerings than just cars. What this means is that Rolls-Royce engineers have affected other industries.
In fact, a new engine from the manufacturer is not even for a car. A new 2,000-hp twelve-cylinder engine will never see road use.
The Backstory of the Rolls-Royce
Charles Rolls and Henry Royce formed Rolls-Royce in 1904 to produce cars. The company has since grown, been restructured, sold, and come back over the years. But, in that lifecycle process, the manufacturer has used its engineering skill in endeavours beyond the automotive industry to include aviation and marine applications.
The Rolls-Royce Brand in the Aviation Industry
During World War II, Rolls-Royce was around in the aviation sector. The Merlin engines in the Spitfire aeroplanes were actually Rolls-Royce engines. And it didn’t stop there. The company has continued to grow in the aviation sector. Today, it is considered among the top aviation engine producers in the world. The manufacturer even today produces the F130 engine for the B52 long-range bomber for the US Air Force. But, that 2,000 hp twelve-cylinder engine mentioned above is not for the aviation wing of the company.
According to statistics on the company’s website, the note: “Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces, 70 navies, and more than 5,000 power and nuclear customers.” As such, Roll-Royce does not only manufacture engines for its luxury vehicles, but for vehicles in other industries like aviation, and even marine.
So, where is the most powerful engine Rolls-Royce ever made being used if it’s not in a car?
The Rolls-Royce Brand in the Marine Industry
The 2,000 hp twelve-cylinder Rolls-Royce engine is designed for use in the marine industry. Boat engines have been a part of the manufacturer’s reach for decades. In fact, the engine in question is part of the Series 2000 M96 family, which was originally released in 2015.
But, the newest iteration of it, with all of that horsepower, is what is making waves. According to the company’s press release, Rolls-Royce is known as the creme-de-la-creme in any field they reach into. So, it is not surprising that they have a hand in the yacht portion of the marine business.
People looking for the best-of-the-best recognize the Rolls-Royce name. People looking to buy yachts can afford the best. Indeed, it seems like a combination made in heaven.
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