Which Rolls-Royce model was named after a French region?

The Rolls-Royce model named after a French region was the Camargue.

The name refers to the Camargue, a coastal wetland and natural region in southern France, formed around the Rhône delta. The area is known for saltwater lagoons, marshes, distinctive grey horses, cattle and birdlife. Rolls-Royce’s naming choice also reflected Sir Henry Royce’s long-standing connections with the south of France.

The Camargue was introduced in 1975 as a large two-door luxury saloon and remained in production until 1986, with 531 examples built. Its body was designed by Paolo Martin at Pininfarina, making it the first post-war production Rolls-Royce whose styling was not created in-house. It shared much of its mechanical basis with the Silver Shadow and Corniche, which can make those models tempting but incorrect choices.

The car also stood out for its seven-degree slanted grille and for being the first Rolls-Royce designed using metric dimensions. At launch, it was the company’s flagship and one of the world’s most expensive production cars.