Rolls-Royce Ghost Frequently Asked Questions

Rolls-Royce Ghost remains part of the lineup, continuing today as Ghost Series II. The original Ghost debuted in 2009, followed by a second generation in 2020. Rolls-Royce introduced the latest Series II evolution in October 2024, adding updated styling and expanded digital capabilities.

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The name honors the legendary Silver Ghost, which Rolls-Royce first produced in 1906. That early car built its reputation on near-silent running and remarkable reliability, so reviving the name for a modern sedan was a clever wink at its whisper-quiet cabin. Over a century later, the Ghost carried that same hushed spirit into the digital age.

Rolls-Royce revealed the first Ghost at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show and it became the best-selling Rolls-Royce in history. Its sales gave the company room to expand production and grow into a global luxury brand. The car itself suited younger, self-driving clients who wanted a more modest, minimalist take on the marque.

A twin-turbocharged 6.7-liter V12 powers the second-generation Ghost, paired with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The standard Ghost comes with 563 horsepower, and the Black Badge Ghost has 591 horsepower with 664 lb-ft of torque available at 1,700 rpm.

The standard Ghost could reach 60 mph in roughly 4.6 seconds, with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. That is serious pace for a full-size luxury sedan, delivered so smoothly that passengers often noticed the speedometer before they noticed the acceleration.

The Planar Suspension System is the Ghost's secret to its famous "Magic Carpet Ride." Engineers spent a collective ten years perfecting it. The system adds an Upper Wishbone Damper above the front suspension, which works alongside the shock absorbers and self-leveling air struts to calm vibrations before they reach the cabin.

Plus, all-wheel steering and a 50/50 weight distribution give the Ghost surprising agility for a full-size luxury sedan.

The Ghost paired an 8-speed automatic transmission with all-wheel drive. Its Satellite Aided Transmission uses GPS map data to anticipate upcoming curves and select the ideal gear for powering out of each corner. The result feels like a transmission with a sixth sense.

EPA estimates for the Ghost lands around 12 MPG city and 19 MPG highway.

The V12 enjoys premium fuel the way a sommelier enjoys a well-aged Bordeaux, and Ghost owners generally consider that a fair trade for twelve cylinders of silky power.

The Ghost Series II measures about 84.6 inches wide, giving it a broad, commanding stance. The trunk offered roughly 17 cubic feet of cargo space, and owners could order a matching six-piece luggage set crafted in leather, aluminum, and carbon fiber, shaped to slot perfectly inside.

The current Ghost Series II leans into a clean, monolithic look. The Illuminated Pantheon Grille, which uses discreet LEDs to softly light its vertical vanes, sits front and center.

Updated headlight and daytime running light graphics sweep outward toward the front fenders, emphasizing the car's width. New chrome details below the grille created a "floating" pedestal for the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot.

Around back, vertical tail lamps with curved chrome trim carried a subtle double R monogram, and 22-inch nine-spoke wheels completed the profile.

Ghost owners could choose among roughly 44,000 ready-to-wear colors or commission an entirely original Bespoke shade.

One standout is Mustique Blue, a metallic finish sprinkled with glass and mica flakes that sparkle like sunlight on Caribbean water. The shade also pays tribute to Sir Henry Royce's personal 1929 Phantom II Continental prototype, one of the earliest cars with a pearlescent finish, which claimed the top honor at the 1930 Biarritz Concours d'Elegance.

The Ghost cabin feels like a private lounge on wheels. Plush carpeting, finely grained leather, rich wood veneers, and genuine metal accents covered every surface. The optional Starlight Headliner uses hand-placed fiber-optic strands to recreate a twinkling night sky overhead.

On the passenger side, the Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet showcases an analog timepiece and a mirror-polished stainless-steel Spirit of Ecstasy figurine that lights up like a star on stage as you climb aboard.

The trunk holds about 17 cubic feet, enough for a fitted six-piece luggage set in leather, aluminum, and carbon fiber. Extended owners almost all choose to drive themselves, so guests simply enjoy the bonus room.

Rear passengers can connect up to two streaming devices and watch separate content on each screen. Any brand of Bluetooth headphones can pair with the system, and the same interface controls seat massage, heating, and cooling.

The SPIRIT operating system brings digital personalization into the cabin, including instrument-dial colors selected to complement the commission. SPIRIT also connects to Whispers, the Rolls-Royce private members app, so owners can send destinations to the car, check its location, and lock it remotely.

Entertainment highlights include:

• Wi-Fi hotspot
• USB-C charging ports.
• Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™

With the available Bespoke Audio system, headliner-mounted exciters extend sound overhead, giving music an especially enveloping presence.

The Ghost's 18-speaker Bespoke Audio system runs on a 1,400-watt amplifier in Series II. Engineers cleverly used hollow chambers inside the aluminum door sills as bass enclosures, essentially turning the lower body of the car into a floor-standing speaker lying on its side.

Pair it with the Starlight Headliner and two exciters make the roof an overhead sound stage.

The Ghost offered an impressive suite of driver aids, including:

• Laser and LED headlights that illuminate the road roughly 650 yards ahead, plus night vision assist
• Alertness assistant, which monitors driving patterns and suggests a break when fatigue sets in
• Four-camera system with panoramic view and a "helicopter view," a digitally assembled overhead image of the car and its surroundings
• High-resolution head-up display, projecting a 7 x 3 inch image of key information onto the windshield in the driver's line of sight
• Self-park system for effortless parallel and perpendicular parking

The Ghost includes front, side, and curtain airbags for front and rear occupants, along with stability control and traction control. Stability control applies individual brakes to keep the car tracking where the driver steers, and traction control trims power when a wheel starts to slip.

Additional features include blind-spot alert, collision warning, lane departure warning, pedestrian detection, a rearview camera, child safety door locks, and child seat anchors.

The Ghost Extended adds about 6.7 inches of rear legroom by lengthening only the rear doors and openings, preserving the car's graceful profile. Owners can commission reclining Serenity Seating, which evokes a private jet cabin.

The available Champagne cooler features two settings developed with a Master Sommelier: about 43°F for non-vintage Champagne and about 52°F for vintage bottles.

Black Badge is the darker, bolder side of Rolls-Royce, created for clients who prefer a more audacious expression of success. Rolls-Royce describes it as an attitude rather than a sub-brand, built around daring design and heightened performance.

Remarkably personal. Ghost owners invested, on average, about 10% of their purchase price in Bespoke features. Commissions range widely, including quiet, understated palettes and fearless celebrations of color, embroidered seat motifs, one-of-a-kind paint shades, and custom digital dial colors.

Bespoke commissions give owners opportunities to express their preferences through paint finishes and cabin materials. Ghost Series II extends that creative scope with options such as Duality Twill, a bamboo-derived rayon textile featuring intricate embroidery.

A full Duality Twill interior can involve up to 2.2 million stitches and 11 miles of thread. Available illuminated fascia designs bring another personal detail into view, while the Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet adds a sculptural focal point beside the central display.