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Rolls-Royce Ghost (RR4)
Overview
ManufacturerRolls-Royce Motor Cars (BMW)
Production2009–present
Model years2010–present
AssemblyUnited Kingdom: West Sussex, England
DesignerAndreas Thurner
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury (F)
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutLongitudinal front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Related
Powertrain
Engine6.6 L N74B66 V12-T
Transmission8-speed 8HP90 automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,295 mm (129.7 in)
Length5,300 mm (208.7 in)
Width1,800 mm (70.9 in)
Height1,600 mm (63.0 in)
Kerb weight2,500–2,600 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[edit]

Platform[edit]

The Ghost shares its platform with the F01 BMW 7 Series.

Suspension and steering[edit]

The 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[edit]

All 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.

Performance data
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