21 July 2009 - 15:00
Rolls-Royce Ghost: deceptively quick
Rolls-Royce has just handed us a wax-sealed, gold-plated envelope containing a bunch of numbers on the upcoming Ghost - the new ‘baby Rolls' previewed by the 200EX concept (pictured) - and here's the big news: it's bloody quick.
How does 4.7 seconds to 60mph grab you? Yes, four-point-seven. That's faster than a BMW M3, as quick as an Audi RS6. That's phenomenally fast.
All that fastness comes courtesy of an all-new 6.6-litre turbocharged V12 producing 563bhp, and 575lb ft from just 1,500rpm.
Don't worry, though - just because it's quick, this isn't some hardcore, track-focussed Rolls.
"First and foremost, the Ghost is a Rolls-Royce," says director of engineering Helmut Riedl. "This means that despite its extraordinary performance figures, it has been engineered for effortless composure and refined power delivery. It is delivered free from stress and exertion but at the same time must engage the driver."
To that end, the Ghost rides on air suspension with multi-link front and rear axles. Rolls-Royce promises that it'll be quieter than a mute dormouse in a library, with engine, exhaust and tyre noise dialled down to near-imperceptible levels.
The Ghost goes on sale in the UK towards the end of this year, with prices starting at £165,000.
Want to comment on this?
I want one, no actually wait...... i want two
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
Looks great, all i need to say really. Allthough if i'd choose that over an RS6? I'm not so sure.. I mean the Rolls is a bit showoff maybe?
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
So perhaps this car is challenging the Bentley Conti Spur whilst still trying to be a proper Roller? Well, that could do the company good, but if they inadvertantly end up cornering the Premiership market in so doing, they're cred might plummet. Impressive figures all the same though - well, they had to seperate it from the 7-Series somehow.
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
JoeyV8, not nearly as showoff-ish or cockish as Audis are.
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
I like this car as unlike the Phantom this is a drivers car.( I own a Phantom ). It is also substantially cheaper. I would choose it over even over mercedes benz s65 amg and bentley continental flying spur speed let alone the RS6.
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
WHAT? Rolls-Royce actually told us what the power output of one of their cars is? What is the world coming to?? :D
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
1000bhpw24: I agree, this is a driver's car, not a car to be driven around in. Performance figures are great, not what I expected, but still impressive. Would definately choose this over the Bentley Conti Spur...as for BMW 7-series & Benz S63/65, this Baby Rolls is in a totally different league!
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
looks a lot like the phantom , but still a great car
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
0 - 60 in 4.7 S 563 BHP @ 1500 RPM and 573 lb ft @ 1500 RPM WTF ... i want on and i want it now... You would leave all thsoe crappy boy and girl racers in there Glanzzzzzzzaaaas and Civics( Ireland) and there Saxo's etc (England) SWEEEEEEEEEET
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
Wow what a great car!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wish I could get one
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
ME LIKES!!!!!!
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
Beautiful - who's gonna buy a phantom now?
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
^ Richer people who care about status.
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
An amazing car BUT one word, DBX. yes DBX not 9, X. hehe.
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
I bet the traditionalists never thought a Rolls engineer would be called Helmut, but at least they've produced what looks to be a fast comfortable Rolls.
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
Thats it!..... I'm having one ! ! ......nice low prof tires gives it the right bit of a youthful cheek and what a perfectly half closed eyes, look who's cooking now, smug look on its face, just as I imagine my face behind the wheel will look with those "pull the whatsit out of an elephant" performance figs kicking me along...! sorry pulling me softly along ....booooo haha....
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
I had a dream about the GHOST, performance, looks and u know what!...it's the real deal. I'm gettin' 1 pretty soon. The ultimate car of my ghoolish dreams.Hahahahahahahahahahahahahhah...
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.
Advertisement
Advertisement feature
Discover the new Insignia VXR
The Vauxhall Insignia VXR is in showrooms now. To read more about the car and for your chance to win an iPod Touch, click here.
Test Driven
.jpg?p=080926_03:52)
Audi TT Roadster
Forget the hyperdrive quattro versions. This honest, no frills TT is one of the best you can buy.
Advertisement
Open Car Bar
iRep_McLaren commented on this article
21 July 2009
Yay first person to comment :) and this car is going to be great. The performance figures are immense, we knew it was gonna be quick considering its a Rolls and weighs about 2 n half tons but never thought that quick! Love it, love it, love it!
Link to this comment
Report this comment
You are about to report a comment for breaking our Code of Conduct.
Please note, we will not remove a post just because you disagree with what is being said.
This form can only be used for reporting a comment. If you want to contact us please go to our contact us page.