An Excavator Drops Heavy Rocks On A Rolls-Royce Yet No Scratch

You've probably seen that crazy video floating around social media: an excavator drops a huge boulder onto a Rolls-Royce, and the rock just explodes into tiny bits without leaving a scratch on the car. People are sharing it like it's proof of the Rolls-Royce's incredible build quality.

HOW STRONG IS A ROLLS_ROYCE?

They're built with incredibly high-quality materials and engineering. Think reinforced body structures and impact-absorbing crumple zones, all designed to protect the occupants. They often use a custom aluminum platform that's super rigid.

WHEN WAS IT INVENTED?

Rolls-Royce as a company officially got started in 1906 in Manchester, North West England.

But get this: the two guys who started it, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce, actually first met in 1904. Henry Royce was an engineer who was already making his own cars, and Charles Rolls was a car dealer. Rolls was so impressed with Royce's cars that they decided to team up and sell them under the "Rolls-Royce" name. So, while the official company was founded in 1906, the partnership and the start of the brand really began in 1904.

HOW MUCH IS ROLLS-ROYCE?

At the time this article was published: The price of a Rolls-Royce varies greatly depending on the specific model, trim, and optional features. In general, the entry-level Rolls-Royce, the Ghost, starts at around $357,750, while the more luxurious Phantom starts at $517,750. The Cullinan SUV starts at $407,750, and the Spectre electric coupe starts at $397,750. 

HOW FAST CAN IT RUN?
Rolls-Royce cars can reach a top speed of 250 kmph (155 mph). The Rolls-Royce Ghost reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. The Spectre can reach 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and 100 mph in 8.6 seconds. 

It is one of the fastest cars you can ever think of buying.

WHERE YOU CAN  GET IT?

You can potentially acquire a Rolls-Royce through authorized dealerships, online marketplaces, or by exploring used car options. Jumia  and Cars.ng list Rolls-Royce models, while autochek.africa offers a platform to browse and purchase Rolls-Royce vehicles.