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Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase II 6.75 V12 (571 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Rolls-Royce Ghost:
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a full-sized luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The "Ghost" nameplate, named in honour of the Silver Ghost, a car first produced in 1906, was announced in April 2009 at the Auto Shanghai show. The production model was officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Ghost Extended Wheelbase was introduced in 2011. During development, the Ghost was known as the "RR04". It was designed as a smaller, "more measured, more realistic car" than the Phantom, aiming for a lower price category for Rolls-Royce models....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Extended Wheelbase II Overview:
Rolls-Royce Ghost (Extended Wheelbase II). With 850 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2530 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.8 s). The top speed reaches 250 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
6.75 V12 (571 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 6.75 V12 delivers effortless, silken power, propelling this substantial luxury sedan with surprising agility and a refined growl, ensuring serene yet swift progress.
Fuel Economy
As expected for a large twin-turbo V12, fuel consumption is significant, though reasonable given the immense power and vehicle weight, reflecting its luxury segment.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Unrivaled luxury and craftsmanship
- • Exceptional ride comfort and cabin serenity
- • Powerful and refined V12 engine with smooth delivery
- • Spacious extended wheelbase for rear passengers
- • Advanced technology seamlessly integrated
Cons:
- • Extremely high purchase price and running costs
- • Significant fuel consumption for the V12 engine
- • Large dimensions can be challenging in urban environments
- • Substantial depreciation over time
- • Limited practicality for everyday tasks
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I: April, 2009 - 2014).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Rolls-Royce |
| Model: | Ghost |
| Generation: | Extended Wheelbase II |
| Modification (Engine): | 6.75 V12 (571 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | September, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Start & Stop System |
| Power: | 571 Hp @ 5000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Torque: | 850 Nm @ 1600 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | N74B68A More details about the engine N74B68A |
| Number of cylinders: | 12 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Twin-Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 27.1-27.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 12.3-12.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 27.1-27.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 12.3-12.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC, WLTP equivalent): | 15.3-15.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 15.3-15.7 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h, Electronically limited |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 4.4 kg/Hp, 225.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3 kg/Nm, 336 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 4.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2530 |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 5716 mm mm [317mm more] |
| Width: | 2148 mm mm [200mm more] |
| Height: | 1571 mm mm [21mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 3465 mm mm [170mm more] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link suspension |
Behind the wheel of the Rolls-Royce Ghost. How does it handle on the road?