Performance Review: Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo - [2018]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Rolls-Royce Cullinan Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2018. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2019 Pininfarina Battista 1900 and the 2019 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Rolls-Royce Cullinan has a 6749cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 12 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V12's includes the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12

The Cullinan shares its Petrol V12 engine configuration with the likes of the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Spider 6.5 V12 and the 2021 Aston-Martin Valkyrie Coupe 6.5 V12. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Cullinan's All Wheel Drive, SUV combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2660 kgs (5864 lbs) this makes the Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG or the give or take 50kg.

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan shares the same bhp with the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp)

In terms of power the 6749cc 48V V12 engine produces 563 bhp (419 kW) @ 5000 rpm similar to the 3996 Bentley Continental GT 4.0 V8 Turbo Convertible (542 bhp) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (542 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V12 throws out 627 lb-ft (850.0 Nm) @ 1600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible (650 lb-ft) or the 2022 Lamborghini Urus Performante Twin Turbo (627 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Rolls-Royce Cullinan you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R 5.4 V8 (236.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan has a Power to weight ratio of 211.6 bhp per ton and 235.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2018 Cullinan competing with the 2000 Ford Mustang Cobra R 5.4 V8 (236.4 bhp per ton) or the 1998 Maserati 3200 GT FH 3.2 Turbo (236.2 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan generating around 235.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2012 BMW 6 Series M6 4.4 V8 F13 (260.7 lb-ft per ton) or the 2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed 6.0 W12 (260.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.80 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.0 secs, this made the Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo as fast as the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo (4.80 secs) the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (4.80 secs) the 2017 Maserati GranCabrio Sport 4.7 V8 (4.80 secs) the or the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 392 (4.80 secs). This Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo is also faster than the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo (4.90 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (4.90 secs) the and the 2020 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Touring (4.90 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Cullinan and the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6

When talking about the performance of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.26 secs @ 103.2 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1997 Honda NSX T 3.2 V6 (13.21 secs), the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye (13.21 secs), and the 2019 Toyota Supra GR 3.0 Turbo (13.21 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2018 version of the Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2018 Cullinan equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2018 Rolls-Royce Cullinan 6.7 V12 Turbo then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2018 Cullinan Rivals List.

A Brief History of Rolls-Royce

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