| Rolls-Royce Ghost (RR4) | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Rolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW) |
| Production | 2009–present |
| Model years | 2010–present |
| Assembly | United Kingdom: West Sussex, England |
| Designer | Andreas Thurner |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury (F) |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | Longitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Related | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.6 L N74B66 V12-T |
| Transmission | 8-speed 8HP90 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,295 mm (129.7 in) |
| Length | 5,300 mm (208.7 in) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Height | 1,600 mm (63.0 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,500–2,600 kg (5,512–5,732 lb) |
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a luxury saloon car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Launched in 2009, the Ghost was the second new model series launched by Rolls-Royce after BMW assumed operational control of the marque in 2003.
It is Rolls-Royce's cheapest model, with a starting price in the Unites States of approximately $250,000. The Ghost is named in honour of the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. It is sometimes referred to as the "baby Rolls", owing to its being Rolls-Royce's entry-level product offering.
Initially offered only as a standard wheelbase saloon, a long wheelbase version, dubbed the Ghost Extended Wheelbase, was launched in 2011. 2-door coupé and convertible versions of the Ghost, the Wraith and Dawn, were launched in 2013 and 2015 respectively.
Specifications
editPlatform
editThe Ghost shares its platform with the F01 BMW 7 Series.
Suspension and steering
editThe Ghost is fitted with self-levelling air springs and electronically controlled dampers front and rear. It uses a double wishbone front axle and a 5-link rear axle. It is also equipped with active anti-roll bars.
Powertrain
editAll versions of the Ghost use a twin-turbocharged 6.6-litre V12 engine. This is a variant of BMW's N74.
ZF's 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission is the sole gearbox option. On Series II models this is linked to a GPS receiver which analyses the car's location and speed to optimise shift timing.
| Model | Displacement | Power | Torque | Top speed | 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghost | 6,592 cm3 (402.3 cu in) | 563 hp (420 kW) @ 5,000 rpm | 900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) @ 1,700 rpm | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 5.3 seconds |
| Ghost Extended Wheelbase | 6,592 cm3 (402.3 cu in) | 563 hp (420 kW) @ 5,000 rpm | 900 N⋅m (664 lb⋅ft) @ 1,700 rpm | 250 km/h (155 mph) | 5.4 seconds |