Showing posts with label Rolls-Royce Ghost. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rolls-Royce Ghost. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Rolls-Royce Ghost

The Rolls-Royce Ghost

Rolls-Royce Ghost

What it isn't is a 7-series with a Rolls-Royce body. No, the Ghost is the new baby Rolls, and it shares less than 20 percent of parts with the big BMW. Underhood, the Ghost uses BMW's V12 engine block, stroked to 6.6 liters. The twin-turbo V12 produces 563 hp, good enough for a 4.7-second 0-to-60-mph time. It will go on sale in February for $250,000, including destination and gas-guzzler charges.

What's it like to drive? Awesome, as you'd expect. The Ghost feels a lot more British than we thought it would. It drives very much like a Rolls: Smooth, smooth ride, seamless acceleration and whisper-quiet at all speeds. The car will go through corners as well, with nicely weighted steering and adaptive roll control. It is fast and, did we say smooth? The car feels well connected to the road.

Do I want it? Indeed you do. It's the everyday Rolls-Royce. Rolls says it has orders for 1,500 cars, and all will be built at the firm's Goodwood assembly plant. It's an impressive car, gorgeous inside and out, and one that should be hugely successful. It deserves to be.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Rolls-Royce Ghost Images and Review

Manufacturer Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Parent company BMW Group
Production 2010-present
Model year(s) 2010-present
Class Full-size luxury car
Body style(s) 4-door saloon
Layout FR layout
Engine(s) 6.6 L twin-turbo V12 563 bhp (420 kW)
Transmission(s) 8-speed automatic
Wheelbase 3,295 mm (129.7 in)
Length 5,399 mm (212.6 in)
Width 1,948 mm (76.7 in)
Height 1,550 mm (61 in)
Curb weight 2,470 kg (5,400 lb)
Related BMW 7 Series (F01)
Designer Ian Cameron

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