4 Reasons to Buy the Sublime Rolls-Royce Ghost
The Rolls-Royce Ghost may be an entry-level ticket into the grand world of super-luxurious Rolls-Royce cars, but it is just as classy and exclusive. Everything about the Rolls-Royce Ghost, from its regal design, ultra-powerful engines, and unparalleled interiors, is flawless. For many, owning a Rolls-Royce car may feel out of reach from a monetary perspective. For buyers on a budget, the Ghost offers uber luxury at (relatively) affordable prices. Check out its top highlights below.
Interiors and cargo
If one were to describe the Rolls-Royce Ghost’s cabin in one word, it would be “opulent.” Every surface, switch, knob, and panel is made from the finest wood, leather, plastic, and other high-quality materials. Its cabin offers an ambiance and quality matched by some of the bigger luxury limousines, such as the Rolls-Royce Phantom. The interior has several luxurious touches, such as its opulent carpet, real wood on the dashboard, finely-grained leather, and a headliner with tiny LEDs to recreate the vibe of a starry night. The front seats are super-comfortable and provide ample legroom (41.7 inches), headroom (40.6 inches), and shoulder room (59.4 inches). The seats are also electronically adjustable in multiple ways. The rear seat scores even better in terms of comfort and occasion. There is plenty of legroom (42.3 inches), headroom (39.0 inches), and shoulder room (55.8 inches) at the back, and features such as massaging seats, gigantic infotainment systems, and reclinable seats, make it an exceptional place to be in for long rides.
Engine and performance
The Rolls-Royce Ghost comes with two engine options, a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 that produces 563 hp of power and 627 lb-ft of torque and a more powerful powertrain in the Black Badge variant, which increases the power output from 563 hp to an incredible 592 hp. Both engines are mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox that sends power to all four wheels. As expected, both engines provide this five-and-a-half thousand-pound sedan with effortless cruising ability. There is just so much torque, and all of it is transmitted so seamlessly to all four wheels that the driver can always find more power to tap into if they need to make a rapid overtake. While both engines provide loads of power and torque, the more powerful engine offers near-sportscar performance figures. The Black Badge model has a top speed of 155 mph and goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds. Both engines offer similar mileage figures of 12 mpg in cities and 19 mpg on the highway, bringing the combined mileage to 14 mpg. A fuel tank capacity of 21.8 gallons gives the Rolls-Royce Ghost a range of 261.6 miles in cities and 414.2 miles on the highway. With its pliant and adaptive suspension, the Rolls-Royce Ghost rides smoothly over nearly all surfaces. Despite its weight, the Ghost also handles smoothly and stably.
Safety features
The Rolls-Royce Ghost has many safety features, such as multiple airbags, stability control, traction control, a 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), ventilated disc brakes on the front and rear seats, adaptive headlamps, self-leveling headlights, engine immobilizer and more.
Other highlights
The Rolls-Royce Ghost also comes with a multitude of other features, including a 16-speaker audio system, two subwoofers, four one-touch power windows, heated mirrors and seats, cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, four-zone climate control, sun sensor, dual illuminating vanity mirrors, interior air filtration, electro-chromatic inside rearview mirror, and many more.
Variants and price
The Rolls-Royce Ghost comes in three distinct variants – the standard model, the Black Badge variant, and the long-wheelbase variant. The models are priced between $340,500 and $442,700, but note that the numbers listed here are base prices and are subject to change.