Rolls-Royce Ghost Sedan (2009-2014)
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Rolls-Royce Ghost is a high-end full-size luxury sedan in production from 2009 to 2014, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a single BMW N74 V12 engines that displaced 6.6 liters (N74B66).
Unlike its bigger brother, the Phantom, the Ghost was based on the same platform as the F01 BMW 7 Series. It had a lot more power when it came out than the naturally-aspirated Phantom 7; as a result, Rolls-Royce marketed it towards owners who plan on driving the vehicle occasionally.
The Ghost was another tremendous success, and sold in greater numbers than the flagship.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb ride quality
- Exceptional fit and finish
- Down to 4.9s 0-100kph time
- Up to 570hp of power and 780Nm of torque
Cons
- Not as elegant as the Phantom
- Arguably more ostentatious than the Phantom
What external reviewers found***
External score 88% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Impressive performance
- Comfortable rear seats
- Gorgeous looks
Cons
- No steering paddles or sport modes
- No sport mode
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Specifications
Capacity
Passengers
5
Chassis
Suspension | Front
Pneumatic elastic element
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Construction
Body Style
4-door Sedan
Dimensions
Size | Height
1550 mm / 61.0 in
Size | Length
5399 mm / 212.6 in
Size | Width
1948 mm / 76.7 in
Weight
2360.0 kg / 5202.9 lbs
Wheelbase
3295 mm / 129.7 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Powertrain
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Engine | Displacement
6.6 L / 402.8 cu-in / 6600.0 cc
Engine | Power
570.0 hp / 425.0 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
86.4 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Torque
780 Nm / 575.3 lb-ft
Engine | Type
Turbocharged petrol V12 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic
Production
Availability
2009 ~ 2014
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carmagazine[1]
Reviewer score 88%The Phantom is constructed around an aluminium spaceframe but the Ghost's chassis is a steel unibody. Aluminium chassis are chunky affairs so sticking with steel allowed Rolls to endow the Ghost with interior space not far short of the Phantom while keeping the footprint much smaller. The 5399mm Ghost is 435mm shorter, 42mm narrower and 82mm shorter than a Phantom with the standard wheelbase.
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Pros
- Gorgeous looks
- Impressive performance
- Comfortable rear seats
Cons
- No sport mode
- No steering paddles or sport modes
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References
- ^ Rolls-Royce Ghost (2009) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/rolls-royce/rolls-royce-ghost-2009-review/. 2009-12-10. Retrieved 2022-02-16.
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