The furnishings are defined in detail with the owner, following a refined and welcoming style with materials in natural colors, enhanced by touches of blue in the fabrics and accessories, which stand out against the white of the walls. A nod to the sea on which the yacht opens thanks to the large windows of its hull, which naturally illuminate the whole. The main deck, dedicated to guests, between the VIP cabins, is a place of relaxation characterized by the soft and refined shapes of the Tamino sofa, accompanied by the Ripple armchairs and the Admiral coffee table on one side and the elegant Norah and Ode chairs on the other. The upper deck, the center of social life on board, features a lounge in the outer stern area, where the star is the Apsara modular seating system composed of a wooden slatted base, with Gea tables and chairs. At the bow, the open-air relaxation area features the geometric shapes of the Loop armchairs and Apsara coffee tables. The interior living room is distinguished by the lines of the sofa and armchairs of the Urban series, combining the design of different eras with industrial and contemporary architecture, and the Galet coffee tables, with the Aura armchairs and Oti tables. The Mizar table, with its cast bronze base and refined marble top, and the Diana armchairs depict the dining room. The main cabin has a Juliet desk and a Progetti chair. Behind it, a Galet sofa with a Dual coffee table and an Otto footstool. Outside, the private aft veranda is equipped with Gea lounge chairs and tables as well as Apsara coffee tables. Finally, on the sun deck, the Break table graces the dining area with elegant Aldia chairs. Aldia poufs and coffee tables and the Clop rocking chair enrich the spaces. Vases, trays and lamps from the Atmosphere collection complete the Giorgetti lifestyle.

CRN’s M/Y Rio is a distinctive new generation of superyacht for increasingly younger users who expect the modern conveniences of terra firma life while at sea. With over 350 square metres dedicated to the owner’s private space, a highly functional galley equipped with Michelin Star chef-approved equipment, bespoke artwork, luxurious furnishings and a beach club full of recreational toys, this yacht has all the ingredients for indulgent high-calibre travels…

Structure
Conceived and built in CRN’s state-of-the-art shipyard in Ancona, M/Y Rio has pushed the limits of engineering, while its taut, flowing hull lines and nearly vertical bow testify to its sporty personality.
M/Y Rio oozes port appeal thanks to its precise posture, strong horizontal lines and sleek, minimalist detailing. On board, the inviting, balanced and harmonious exterior and interior spaces have been carefully scaled to give the illusion of an even greater volume and endless natural light.
The ample spaces and convivial ambience, as envisaged by the client, enable family and friends to enjoy a laid-back and relaxed lifestyle. With various al fresco dining areas, an outdoor cinema, an outdoor bar zone that converts into a DJ console, and retractable spa pool that quickly transforms into a dancefloor, Rio is a yacht on which to live life to the max.

Vivacious jungle-inspired spaces and art
Following the owner’s brief for bright, colourful spaces to create a positive and happy nature-inspired atmosphere, the interior design team devised a zestful, vibrant tropical theme, inspired by the yacht’s name, Rio, and the exotic fauna and flora of the Brazilian jungle.
Art is the main medium reinforcing this desire, with hanging jungle-inspired custom artworks on the walls creating a happy, exuberant ambience.
This includes an exquisite multi-panelled mural in the hallway featuring toucans, rare butterflies and jaguars from the jungle, hand-painted by an Italian artist. Similarly, each of the five luxuriously appointed guest cabins, including the two full-beam VIP suites, has a different colour scheme, ranging from zesty yellow to fuchsia and aqua blue… while custom-designed cushions and loose furniture add bright pops of joyful colour. Custom handmade bamboo wallpapers, interwoven with silver and cotton threads, create texture and add an air of luxury.
Various marbles were precisely coordinated to reinforce the bold, upbeat colour scheme. The American Bar at the main deck entrance, which bridges the outdoor and interior spaces, features a rare piece of blue-veined Azul Macauba marble to complement the sea colour palette. In contrast, the Wheelhouse Deck bar hosts a muted Irish Green marble top. The luxuriously appointed bathrooms in the owner’s and VIP suites boast refined Crema d’Orca and Calacatta Vagli Oro marbles.

Luminous multi-purpose open-plan spaces
Large full-height windows and glazing throughout provide constant natural light and expansive outdoor views.
In the owner’s suite, a large picture window frames the bathtub, while 180-degree windows offer expansive panoramic ocean views from the king-size bed.
“Nowadays, superyacht owners and guests want fluid, light-filled and open multi-purpose spaces, with large windows, fewer walls and a seamless balance between interior and exterior spaces,” says Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group CEO.
He adds, “Since the pandemic, owners spend more time on their yachts, and have particular needs regarding the furnishings and finishings. While spaces are more open, they still have designated functions, and all rooms have desks and workspaces.”
“Today, people want to live together, stay together and entertain together,” he emphasises.

The spacious main deck salon is a social and dining area featuring a selection of leading contemporary Italian furnishings in neutral shades, accessorised and fusing with bolder tones that echo the tropical nautical mood. A focal point is the custom-designed round oak dining table that seats eight, set on a base of sublime white leather by Poltrona Frau.

Galassi adds, “The trend today is for as many natural elements as possible, as seen in the white lacquered oak wall panelling, the American walnut flooring and the bleached pickled oak staircase linking all levels of the yacht.”
“Post-Covid, people want to connect with nature – for example, Alcantara is out, replaced by leather and natural fibres,” he continues.

The four-deck yacht provides utmost levels of independence, freedom and privacy – especially in the private owner’s quarters featuring a large private deck and spa pool. The deck, with two outdoor lounge areas and al fresco dining area, can be converted into a large open-air party zone.

Designer furnishings
Luxurious contemporary furniture from some of Italy’s leading design companies – including Poliform, Exteta, Midj, Poltrona Frau, Vibia, Visionnaire, Paola Lenti and Meridiani – were used throughout. Many of the tropical-themed soft furnishings and accessories were custom-made by Mino Deco artisans in the Marche region of Italy.
Zago S.p.A, a Ferretti Group company and leader in bespoke naval furnishings, was commissioned to create custom carpentry works throughout, furthering adding to the allure of this magnificent artisanal masterpiece.

Beach time wellness
The Beach Club is the ultimate aqua play zone, equipped with every imaginable water sport toy, complemented with a pool, hammam, spa, gym and wellness lounge.

Engineered for speed
Measuring 62 metres long and 11.2 metres across the beam, this four-deck yacht provides generous accommodation for up to 12 guests. Its twin Caterpillar 3512C ACERT engines are IMO Tier III-certified, offering a cruise speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15 knots while emitting 70 per cent less harmful nitrogen oxide emissions.

In test runs on the Nürburgring’s Nordschleife circuit, the BMW M4 CSL posted the fastest lap times ever for a series-produced BMW car, with acceleration figures of 3.7 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) and 10.7 seconds for the sprint from 0 to 200 km/h (124 mph) in an impressive showing.
For BMW M GmbH, the world premiere of the new BMW M4 CSL at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este (20 – 22 May 2022) was one of the highlights of its 50^th anniversary year.

“Competition, Sport, Lightweight”: a recipe with a rich tradition
The stripped-back racing character of the BMW M4 CSL is underpinned by a time-honoured concept that harnesses cutting-edge development expertise and the latest technology to create an enthralling end result. “CSL” stands for “Competition, Sport, Lightweight”, referencing the critical role of weight-minimised design in achieving success in motor sport.
The BMW 3.0 CSL developed by BMW Motorsport GmbH according to this same principle won the European Touring Car Championship at the first attempt in 1973. And the M4 CSL is also following in the tyre tracks of successful special-edition models from earlier generations of the BMW M3/M4, most notably the legendary BMW M3 CSL from 2003 and the BMW M4 GTS unveiled in 2016.

Exclusive exterior paint finish, model-specific design features
The body of the BMW M4 CSL is painted in the exclusive Frozen Brooklyn Grey metallic as standard. This exterior shade teams up with exposed carbon-fibre surfaces and red accents to create a visually expressive appearance of sporting purity. The carbon-fibre structure of the body components is visible in various areas, including the two chiselled indents in the bonnet.

BMW Laserlight: yellow headlights and innovative rear lights
The optionally available BMW Laserlight headlights bring another head-turning accent to the front end of the new BMW M4 CSL. Both in the welcome effect triggered when unlocking the doors and when the low and high beam are switched on, these headlights illuminate in yellow rather than white, bringing to mind the look of successful GT racing cars. The LED rear lights of the new BMW M4 CSL are equipped as standard with technology making its debut in a series-produced car.

Six-cylinder in-line engine with race-focused character
The model-specific power unit of the BMW M4 CSL is based on the same high-revving, six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology found in the BMW M4 GT3 racing car. Its substantial performance reserves enabled a major hike in power without having to make any concessions in terms of stability or durability. The drive torque produced by the engine is relayed to the rear wheels of the new BMW M4 CSL via an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic.

Optimised body rigidity, model-specific chassis technology
Like the engine in the new BMW M4 CSL, its chassis technology benefits from a wealth of detail upgrades – which have been tailored to the power unit’s performance characteristics. These modifications also factor in the substantial reduction in vehicle weight at play here and the model-specific improvements to body rigidity, allowing the blend of handling agility, dynamism and precision for which BMW M cars are renowned to be taken to new heights.

Equipment designed to provide a race-car feeling and everyday usability
Model-specific equipment features give the BMW M4 CSL a distinctive balance between sports car purism, unrestricted everyday usability and exclusive premium substance. The M Alcantara steering wheel, anthracite-coloured headliner, Carbon Fibre interior trim strips, “CSL” badges on the seats, centre console and rear panel, plus M-specific displays also help to create the perfect on-board setting for concentrated driving pleasure. Two helmet storage units can be found in the rear compartment.

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “After considerable internal debate, Rolls-Royce announced that it would create an officially sanctioned response to a new kind of client: a permanent Bespoke treatment to its motor cars named Black Badge. These products, which were launched in 2016, would be darker in aesthetic, more urgent in personality and dramatic in material treatment. In the five years since Black Badge became publicly available, this bold family of motor cars has come to symbolise the pinnacle of a new type of super-luxury product, setting in motion a shift across the wider luxury industry. Subsequently, nearly all luxury makers create products that seek to capture the Black Badge spirit.”

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has a unique fluency in its clients. Its close relationship with the women and men who patronise the marque affords the company’s decision-makers an unparalleled understanding of the super-luxury consumer: their aesthetic preferences, uncompromising lifestyle requirements and changing taste patterns. Only with this understanding, and briefings supplied by the brand’s Luxury Intelligence Unit, is the marque able to create an accurate product response. Black Badge is a vivid example of this.
Black Badge, the highly successful alter ego of Rolls-Royce, now represents more than 27% of commissions worldwide and is codified by the mathematical symbol that represents a potential infinity, which is found within the motor car’s interior. This graphic, also known as the Lemniscate, was applied to Sir Malcolm Campbell’s record-breaking Rolls-Royce-powered Blue Bird K3 hydroplane and the marque’s designers nominated this hallmark for Black Badge motor cars to reflect their own unrelenting pursuit of power.
Rolls-Royce debuted Black Badge with Wraith and Ghost in 2016, followed by Dawn in 2017 then Cullinan in 2019. Today, a new, Post Opulent expression of Black Badge joins the family. The purest and most technologically advanced Black Badge motor car yet, Black Badge Ghost.

Conceived in response to a group of clients who requested a Rolls-Royce that was agile, discreet, highly connected and free of any superfluous design, the new Ghost is not just the most technologically advanced Rolls-Royce yet, but also the most aesthetically pure. In the twelve months since this motor car has been available, it has become one of the fastest-selling products in the marque’s history, representing more than 3,500 commissions worldwide.
Müller-Ötvös added: “Today, we announce a product that represents a new kind of Black Badge motor car, one that seizes on the minimalist, Post Opulent design treatment that has recast the legend of Ghost but amplifies and subverts it with the application of black. Our most advanced motor car yet has been reengineered to characterise the alter ego of Rolls-Royce: assertive, dynamic and potent. This is the purest Black Badge motor car in the marque’s history. This is Black Badge Ghost.”
Clients are free to select any of the marque’s 44,000 ‘ready-to-wear’ colours or create their own. To match this dramatic coachwork, the marque’s Bespoke Collective of designers, engineers and craftspeople collaborated to create an entirely customisable process that allows Rolls-Royce hallmarks such as the high-polished Spirit of Ecstasy and Pantheon Grille to be subverted. Instead of simply painting these components, a specific chrome electrolyte is introduced to the traditional chrome plating process that is co-deposited on the stainless-steel substrate, darkening the finish. Its final thickness is just one micrometre – around one hundredth of the width of a human hair. Each of these components is precision-polished by hand to achieve a mirror-black chrome finish before it is fitted to the motor car.

Advanced luxury materials have been meticulously created and crafted for a unique ambience in the interior suite. While recalling the dramatic mechanical intent of Black Badge Ghost, the materials are true to Ghost’s Post Opulent design philosophy – one defined by authenticity and material substance rather than overt statement. In this spirit, a complex but subtle weave that incorporates a deep diamond pattern rendered in carbon and metallic fibres has been created by the marque’s craftspeople.

Black Badge is not just an aesthetic – it is an experience. The clients who requested this motor car demanded that the Bespoke treatment of Black Badge Ghost extend from the design atelier into the marque’s engineering department. In doing so, the Bespoke Collective of designers, engineers and craftspeople collaborated to create a vivid driving personality that matched Black Badge Ghost’s visual intent without compromising the marque’s effortless ride proclivities and exhaustive acoustic tuning.
The capacity of the Rolls-Royce twin-turbocharged 6.75-litre V12 engine was deemed sufficient. However, the flexibility of this celebrated power plant has been exploited to generate an extra 29PS, creating a total output of 600PS. The sense of a single infinite gear has also been dramatised with the addition of a further 50NM of torque, for a total of 900NM.

The Boat Tail design is an aesthetic novelty for the brand, displaying a perfect balance of varying levels of sculptural appeal and subtle, sometimes joyful practicality. This innovative style tells the impressive Rolls-Royce story, as it is reminiscent of the ‘boat tail’ without clearly imitating it and combines the brand’s traditional structure with a contemporary twist. At nearly 5.8 m long, its generosity of proportion and clarity of surface present a graceful and relaxed stance. The front profile is centred on a new treatment of Rolls-Royce’s iconic pantheon grille and lights. The grille becomes an integral part of the front end, not an applique; a freedom of design bestowed only upon models within the Coachbuild portfolio. This progressive treatment softens Rolls-Royce’s familiar formality while retaining the marque’s undeniable presence. A strong horizontal graphic with deep-set daytime running lights forms Boat Tail’s intense brow line and frames classical round headlamps, a design feature recalled from the design archives of Rolls-Royce.

The tactility of the open pore Caleidolegno is brought into the cabin. Anthracite in colour, the veneer brings modern strength and depth to offset the softness of the light blue and metallic sheen. The wood is applied to the lower cabin and floor area, reminiscent of wooden hull forms, again, at 55 degrees, perfectly book matched on centre line providing a uniform appearance when viewed from either side.
The rear deck inconspicuously houses a highly ambitious concept never seen before in the automotive world. At the press of a button, the deck opens in a sweeping butterfly gesture, to reveal an intricate and generous hosting suite. Its complex movement was inspired by cantilever concepts explored by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.
The hosting suite creates a celebratory focal point for a shared occasion and affords ample opportunity to reveal the individuality of the clients’ tastes and desires. It harbours an abundance of surprises executed to the highest quality. Expressed in a celebratory fashion, subverting the very notion of the motor car, the hosting suite surprises and delights all who come to experience it.
Hinged towards the centre line, the synchronised balletic opening movement reveals a treasure chest of moving parts that offer themselves to the host at a precise angle of 15 degrees. This subtle gesture of presentation reflects a genteel and quintessentially British expression of service. The chest is appointed with the perfect accoutrements for a true Rolls-Royce al fresco dining experience; one side dedicated to aperitifs, the other, cuisine, complete with cutlery engraved with the name ‘Boat Tail’, made by Christofle in Paris. A double refrigerator has been developed to house the clients’ favourite vintages of Armand de Brignac champagne. Elegant cradles were created to stow the specific bottle size within the refrigerator, the surrounds are highly polished and colour matched to the bottle.

Cocktail tables, which elegantly rotate to mimic the offering of an attendant, open on either side of the hosting suite providing access to two highly contemporary minimalist stools, which are discretely stowed below. Designed by Rolls-Royce and created by Italian furniture maker Promemoria, the slim-line interlocking stools are formed from the same technical fibre found on the exterior of the car. The interior blue Rolls-Royce leather provides the stools’ suitably comfortable seating materials. A classic design element of contemporary Rolls-Royce motor cars is the stowage of Rolls-Royce umbrellas in the doors, in anticipation of possible poor weather. In a delightful twist and to heighten the languid experience of Boat Tail, a unique parasol is housed beneath the rear centre line in anticipation of fine weather. A telescopic movement opens this beautiful and whimsical canopy inversely, ensuring effortless deployment.

In a move that further demonstrates the clients’ visionary approach to contemporary patronage, Rolls-Royce and Swiss master watchmakers BOVET 1822 have come together to re-imagine Rolls-Royce’s iconic centrepiece, the dashboard clock. The result is an accomplishment never before realized in either industry. Two fine reversable timepieces, one for the lady and one for the gentleman, have been designed to be worn on the wrist, or, placed front and centre within Boat Tail’s fascia as the motor car’s clock. The two-sided timepieces required Rolls-Royce and BOVET 1822 to work side by side over the course of three years to develop a ground-up remastering of the Amadeo convertible system, the most complex undertaken to date. The result is a true reflection of BOVET’s mastery, allowing for the bespoke tourbillon timepieces’ inclusion in the motor car.

The new Bentayga is characterised by the introduction of a wealth of new, innovative and technologically advanced features that take the onboard experience to a higher level. Two levels of audio system are offered. The Bentley Signature Audio is now fitted as standard, offering exceptional quality by delivering 590 W of power through 12 speakers. Rear seat passengers enjoy a technology upgrade with a new, larger Touch Screen Remote control tablet. The five-inch display shows more contemporary graphics and has extra processing power through an onboard quad-core processor and 1 GB of RAM. The unit can control a range of functions, from rear seat heating and massage, to the media system and navigation, to mood lighting and window blinds.

The new car has a full suite of driver assistance systems and the very latest headlamp technology. This includes three automatic modes for low beam and a matrix system, which allows the customer to drive continuously on high beam without blinding other road users. It continues to offer all the key features that made the original model such a hit, ranging from the practicality of a hands-free powered tailgate and refrigerated bottle cooler, to the safety-focused City Specification Pack and rear view camera.

Significant changes were also made to the double-skinned bulkhead and floor structure packaging. These were undertaken to incorporate an all-wheel drivetrain, all-wheel steering and completely redesigned Planar Suspension System, which further enhances the marque’s hallmark Magic Carpet Ride. This was achieved without compromising the motor car’s low centre of gravity, which aids cornering dynamics.

Further capitalising on the marque’s aluminium expertise, the metal superstructure of new Ghost is 100% made of the material. The car’s outer body is rendered as one clean, expansive piece, flowing seamlessly from the A-pillar, over the roof and backwards to the rear of the car, recalling the seemingly one-piece coachbuilt Silver Dawn and Silver Cloud models.

This complete absence of shut lines allows clients to run their eye from the front to the rear of the car uninterrupted by ungainly body seams. To achieve this, four craftsmen hand weld the body together simultaneously to ensure a perfectly continuous seam. In addition, 100% aluminium, laser-welded doors have been used. This not only offers weight benefits and remarkable 40,000 Nm/deg stiffness, but the material has a lower acoustic impedance than steel, improving cabin ambience.

Client feedback asking for near-instant torque and near-silent running led the marque to further develop the Rolls-Royce 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine. A bespoke Ghost engine map was created to ensure ample performance for this dynamic motor car, delivering 563 bhp/420 kW and 850 Nm/627 lb ft of torque to the all-wheel steer, all-wheel drivetrain. Commensurate with clients’ expectations, maximum torque is available from just 1,600 rpm – only 600 rpm above tick-over. To further refine its already remarkable acoustic properties, the air intake system incorporated larger porting to reduce engine presence in the interior suite.