ROLLS ROYCE GHOST
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| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars |
|---|---|
| Production | 2010–present |
| Model years | 2010–present |
| Assembly | Goodwood plant, West Sussex, England |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine | 6.6 L twin-turbo V12 563 bhp (420 kW) |
| Transmission | 8-speed ZF 8HP90 automatic |
| Wheelbase |
3,295 mm (129.7 in)
3,465 mm (136.4 in) (Extended Wheelbase) |
| Length |
5,399 mm (212.6 in)
5,569 mm (219.3 in) (Extended Wheelbase) |
| Width | 1,948 mm (76.7 in) |
| Height | 1,550 mm (61 in) |
| Related | BMW 7 Series (F01) |
| Designer(s) | Andreas Thurner (2006) Charles Coldham (interior) |
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a luxury saloon from Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The "Ghost" nameplate, named in honour of the Silver Ghost, a car first produced in 1906, was announced in April 2009 at the Auto Shanghai show.[1][2] During development, the Ghost was known as the "RR04." Designed as a smaller, "more measured, more realistic car" than the Phantom,[3] aiming for a lower price category for Rolls-Royce models, the retail price is around £170,000 (US$255,000).[2] The production model was officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The 17 cm longer option Ghost Extended Wheelbase was introduced 2011.
200EX concept (2009)
The original concept car, named the 200EX, was officially unveiled at the March 2009 Geneva Motor Show, indicating the styling direction of the production model Ghost.
Unlike the aluminum-bodied Phantom, the 200EX was made from steel, which has a higher tensile strength and can therefore be made thinner.[4] The chassis used an intelligent four corner air suspension system and multi-link aluminium front and rear axles. Systems such as Active Roll Stabilisation, four corner air springs and Variable Damping Control operate as one, imperceptibly, to provide the best possible comfort for occupants. Connected to the main computer, the suspension is able to detect the movement of a single rear passenger from one side of the seat to the other, and compensates accordingly.[5]
[edit]First generation
The official name of the Rolls-Royce Ghost was originally announced in 2009 Shanghai motor show.[6]
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Production model went on sale in September 2009.[7] Delivery in the UK and Europe began late in 2009, while in other markets (including the USA and Asia Pacific region) deliveries began from the second quarter 2010.[8]
[edit]Design
The Ghost was designed by Andreas Thurner and engineered by Helmut Riedl, who led the development of the larger Rolls-Royce Phantom.[9][10] The Ghost, codenamed RR04 during its design phase, was developed to compete with vehicles significantly less expensive than the Phantom, such as the Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
The car is based on a heavily modified platform shared with BMW’s latest 7-Series,[11] called the F01 platform. The company concedes that 20% of parts are common to both cars. The Ghost has a 129.7-inch (3,290 mm) wheelbase, roof height, bonnet height and track widths all of its own, and the Ghost uses Phantom-style air springs. The car also shares the FlexRay electronic system with its larger stablemate.[3] The car has a kerb weight of 5,445 lb (2,470 kg).[3]
Like other current Rolls-Royce models, the Ghost uses parent company BMW's iDrive user interface; unlike the Phantom series, theSpirit of Ecstasy hood ornament along with more functions, are controlled using the system.[12]
[edit]2010 Paris Motor Show Bespoke car collection (2010)
Bespoke Ghost Silver 100 includes following:
- Single coachline in crème light
- Black stained ash veneer
- Black contrast stitching
- Silver pinstripes
- Tread plates RR logo and Mondial de l'Automobile Paris 2010
Bespoke Midnight Sapphire includes following:
- Seat piping in fleet blue
- Spirit of Ecstasy inlay to door cappings
- Tread plates RR logo and Mondial de l'Automobile Paris 2010
The vehicles were unveiled in 2010 Paris Motor Show.[13]
[edit]Ghost Extended Wheelbase (2011-)
A bespoke version (with sapphire body colour, a silver satin bonnet, panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery in crème light and navy blue, dark wenge veneer) was unveiled in 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed.[16]
[edit]China Edition Ghost (2011-)
It is a limited edition of Rolls-Royce Ghost for Chinese market. It included red interior, gold twin-coachlines, gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy and stainless steel pinstripes, 3 body colour options (Deep Garnet, Black Ember and Infinity), silver and gold packages (e.g. specially plated Spirit of Ecstasy, coachlines, Rolls-Royce inlays).
[edit]Two-tone car (2012-)
It is a version of Rolls-Royce Ghost with Infinity Black and Cassiopeia Silver body colours, lambswool floor mats.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2012 Geneva motor show.[19]
[edit]Ghost Six Senses concept (2012)
It is a concept vehicle encapsulating the richness of experience that comes as standard with any Rolls-Royce. It includes Carrara White body colour, forged alloy wheels, Walnut Burr veneer with diagonally-oriented, brown oak cross-banding.[20]
[edit]Ghost Art Deco car (2012-)
It is a version of Ghost with Art Deco-inspired interior detailing.[21]
Retail model includes a choice of infinity black or arctic white body colour, dual bespoke coach line, illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy, interior Art Deco inlays, Olympia-inspired motif on tread plates and headrest embroidery. A black and white interior scheme features a choice of four seat piping colours inspired by the colour palette of the era.
A bespoke car, which includes jubilee silver and cobalt blue body colours, was unveiled in 2012 Paris motor show.[22]
[edit]Engines
| [hide]Model | Years | Type/code | Power@rpm, Torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost | 2009- | 6,592 cc (402.3 cu in) V12 twin turbo (N74B66) | 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp)@5250, 780 N·m (575 lb·ft)@1500 |
| Ghost Extended Wheelbase | 2011- | 6,592 cc (402.3 cu in) V12 twin turbo (N74B66) | 570 PS (419 kW; 562 hp)@5250, 780 N·m (575 lb·ft)@1500 |
[edit]Transmissions
[edit]Performance
The engine allows the Ghost to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.7 seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h).[25]
[edit]Manufacturing
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is built on its own dedicated production line at the Goodwood plant, sharing paint, wood and leather workshops with the Phantom series.[
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