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Basic Specs
| Base Price | TBA |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 5490 |
| City (MPG) | 13 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 20 |
| Horsepower | 563@5250 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 780@1500 |
| Wheelbase | 129.7 |
| Length (in.) | 212.6 |
| Width (in.) | 76.7 |
| Height (in.) | 61.0 |
Based on the BMW 7-Series chassis, the Rolls-Royce Ghost first debuted at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show as a thinly veiled concept and later entered production as a 2010 model. Since then, Rolls-Royce has added new content, colors and content to keep the Ghost fresh.
The Ghost carries the marque's signature lines, albeit in a much slimmer profile than the Phantom.
"We are delighted to formally announce the Rolls-Royce Ghost. It is one of the most revered names in the automotive industry, evoking images of adventure and technical innovation. The name reflects this new model's breadth of abilities," said Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO, Tom Purves. "The first cars to bear the Ghost name were known not only for impressive dependability and refinement but also great flair and style. This car will be the first in a new generation of models to carry this evocative name and will give us two pinnacle product lines - Phantom and Ghost."
Rolls-Royce said the introduction of a new smaller and entry-level model increases annual output to roughly 1,600 cars. As noted, the new Roller shares a platform with the new BMW 7-Series. Rolls-Royce utilized the BMW platform to build a less expensive luxury car. Of course, "less expensive" in this case means in the low-$300,000 range.
Despite the baby Rolls' close connection with the 7-Series, the two cars don't share any visible interior designs or parts. In fact, the two sedans only share about 20 percent of their components. The new Rolls-Royce model also has a 5,400 mm wheelbase and tip the scales at over 5,000 lbs.
Initial reports suggested the car would be powered by a BMW's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, but the Ghost is actually be powered by a turbocharged V12. The 12-pot mill is all-new but is said to be based on BMW's V8 architecture.
According to Rolls-Royce, the new turbo V12 displaces 6.6-liters and cranks out 563 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. Power is shifted via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Despite the Ghost's heft, the big Roller can make the sprint from zero-to-60 in just 4.7 seconds, on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is built on its own dedicated production line at Goodwood, but shares paint, wood and leather workshops with the Phantom series of cars. Rolls-Royce has expanded all areas of its manufacturing facility to prepare for the introduction of the Ghost model.
Key competitors
The smallest and least expensive offering from Rolls-Royce, the Ghost competes with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Porsche Panamera, Maserati Quattroporte and even the car on which it is based upon - the BMW 7-Series.
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- General
- Body Style: Sedan
- Size: Fullsize
- Market Segment: Luxury
- Weight: 5490 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 212.6 in.
- Width: 76.7 in.
- Height: 61.0 in.
- Wheelbase: 129.7 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: 63.9 in.
- Rear Track: 65.4 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: 0.33
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 5
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: 14.0 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.7 in.
- Head Room: 40.6 in.
- Shoulder Room: 59.4 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 42.3 in.
- Head Room: 39.0 in.
- Shoulder Room: 55.8 in.
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 6.6L V12
- Power: 563 hp @ 5250 rpm
- Torque: 780 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 20 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 13 mpg
- Forced Induction: Turbocharger
- Direct Injection: Yes
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- Chassis
- Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 19" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 255/50 R19 103Y
- Rear: 19" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 255/50 R19 103Y
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: TBD
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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