In early 2015, Rolls-Royce's->ke74 Bespoke division began working on a trilogy of distinctive Wraith->ke1710 models to showcase the brand's customizing potential. The 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith "Inspired by Film," which celebrates Rolls-Royce's long association with the silver screen, was the first to arrive, followed by the 2015 Rolls-Royce Wraith "Inspired by Fashion," which featured materials and motifs borrowed from cutting-edge high fashion. Now the Brits have launched the Wraith "Inspired by Music," a coupe->ke141 built on the brand's storied history from the rock 'n roll years.

Like any luxury brand that was popular in the 1950s and 1960s, Rolls-Royce had a special relationship with famous musicians. Both Elvis Presley and John Lennon, arguably two of the most influential musicians of the '60s, purchased Rolls-Royce Phantoms->ke1283 to parade in or even travel to their own concerts. Lennon even went as far as to convert the Phantom's rear bench-seat into a double bed and commissioned a TV, a portable refrigerator and record player for the car, as well as hire a Dutch art collective to repaint the car in a psychedelic livery that mirrored the decorations on fairground caravans.

Lennon's car is now one of the world's most recognizable Rolls-Royces, and continues to highlight the relationship between the luxury automaker and the rock 'n roll and hippie eras. The Wraith "Inspired by Music" was created to celebrate just that, though it's unknown whether its owner has anything to do with today's music industry.

Continue reading to learn more about the Rolls-Royce Wraith "Inspired By Music".

Exterior

Much like other Wraiths from this series of Bespoke models, the "Inspired by Music" coupe features a custom paint job. This time around, Rolls-Royce went with Lyrical Copper, a dark, metallic copper finish blending "brushed and polished textures." The Brits created this special color to hint "at the use of copper in only the very best audio systems." It does make sense, sort of, given this Wraith is a tribute to the music industry. Besides the bespoke paint, the coupe also has a set of 21-inch, seven-spoke wheels. Finished in gloss-black and chrome, the rims provide a strong contrast with the otherwise dark shade of the body. Of course, the massive chrome grille, the hood ornaments, the window trim, and the door handles add their own glitter.

Interior

Opening the massive doors reveals custom sills with "Inspired By Music" lettering. The copper theme of the exterior continues inside the cabin, with copper-colored speakers, door inserts, dashboard and center console.

Nearly everything else is finished in black, resulting in a two-tone interior. The door pockets and floor mats are made from finely-woven leather, while the instrument cluster features white gauges. The traditional clock on the dashboard is also unique to this model, sporting copper and silver details, as well as radial lines on the outer bezel that imitate the look and feel of vinyl records.

But the highlight of the Wraith "Inspired by Music" is the Bespoke Audio system. Said to have been created from scratch by "the world's very best automotive audio engineers," the Bespoke Audio system was developed over two years under the supervision of Rolls-Royce interior designers, who made sure it was "perfectly tuned to the interior" of the Wraith.

It uses a 1,300-watt, 18-channel system comprising two highly powerful bass speakers, seven tweeters, and seven mid-range speakers to create what Rolls-Royce describes as an "unrivaled aural experience."

Drivetrain

Remember how the 2016 Rolls-Royce Wraith St. James Edition received eight extra horses over the standard model to become the most powerful Wraith in production, Rolls-Royce’s most potent vehicle yet, as well as the first Bespoke vehicle to have a tweaked engine?

Well, it turns out not all Bespoke-crafted Wraiths will get the same treatment, as the "Inspired by Music" coupe employs a regular Wraith drivetrain.

Of course, I'm well aware most customers won't complain with a 6.6-liter V-12 that cranks out 624 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque at the end of their accelerator pedals, but I just had to get this rant out of the way.

Anyway, the Wraith is fast enough as it is, despite tipping the scales at nearly 5,400 pounds. Charging from 0 to 60 mph takes only 4.4 seconds, which makes it quicker than a 2015 Chevrolet SS in a straight line, while top speed is an impressive 186 mph. All these figures are achieved with the help of the same ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic found in all Rolls-Royce models.

But hey! Can't drive slow when you're listening to "Helter Skelter," can you? "I'm coming down fast..."

Prices

There’s no word as to how many of these cars will be built and how much they will cost, but considering the regular Wraith is priced from about $300,000, the "Inspired by Music" should fetch close to $400,000. Chances are this vehicle is a one-off.

Competition

2016 Bentley Continental GT Speed

Given its size, large number of luxury features and customizing options, the Wraith is pretty much in a league of its own. However, there is a coupe that will give the Wraith a run for its money if you’re willing to settle for less opulence. Each time Bespoke launches a new Wraith I can't help but remember that Bentley->ke15 is in dire need of a customizing division of its own. But until that happens, the Continental GT Speed's only advantage over the Wraith is in the performance department.

The 6.0-liter W-12 under its long hood cranks out 626 horsepower and 607 pound-feet of torque. Those two extra horses and an additional 17 pound-feet of twist over the Wraith, combined with the lighter curb weight and sportier attitude, results in a four-second sprint from 0 to 60 mph and a top speed of 206 mph.

More good news in favor of the GT Speed comes in the pricing department, as the Bentley starts from $203,500 in the U.S.

Read more about the 2016 Continental GT in our detailed review here.

Conclusion

While basically all Bespoke Rolls-Royces are special in their own way, the Wraith "Inspired by Music" takes things up a notch. It features an extensively modified interior, which isn't always the case with Bespoke models, and, more importantly, it's theme harkens back to the days when rock 'n roll icons Elvis Presley and John Lennon commissioned their very own bespoke Rolls-Royce models. All told, the Wraith "Inspired by Music" is the kind of car a 21st century rock star would drive. And I assume they've replaced John's turntable with a CD player.