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It’s not like the Rolls-Royce Ghost wasn’t already selling in big numbers but the Goodwood-based company wanted to offer its customers even more in a ‘compact’ package. Therefore, they launched the Ghost Series II model, one that is supposed to be even better than its predecessor. We had the Rolls-Royce experience behind its wheel and in the back and came out intrigued.
Inside the car is where you’ll want to spend most of your time but that doesn’t mean that the exterior is to be left out. Oh no, because this ‘Baby Rolls’ draws attention like any other car wearing the famous Spirit of Ecstasy.
Speaking of which, Rolls-Royce told us that since the emblems used to get stolen quite a lot, they created a new system that retracts it and sounds the alarm if any attempt of dislodging it is detected.
What also hits you immediately is how big this car is. Forget all the comparisons with the BMW 7 Series it’s based on, that car won’t hold a candle to the might of this one.
From the moment you step inside, a couple of things immediately become obvious. Whether you’re going to the grocery store or to the opera, the rear seat of the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II is where you want to be. The comfort and control you get over there can easily rival the opportunities you get up front.
You can also have anything you can imagine decorate the interior. Let’s say, for example, you want a special material used for the upholstery or the trims. You can have it installed but, beforehand, it has to be tested to make sure it won’t endanger you in case of an accident. For that kind of purposes, you’ll have to pay, on average, $70,000.
Sitting behind the wheel will also reveal a couple of things. Sure, the Ghost is meant to be enjoyed not necessarily driven but the 6.6-liter V12 makes an astonishing amount of power that will send the 2.3 ton car up to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds. That’s not all.
Rolls-Royce also tune the Ghost’s suspension with updated struts, dampers and steering gear, which all help it absorb road imperfections and rumble strips with ease. Sure, it’s no sports car, but considering its weight, it’s more than impressive.
The only problem therefore, is the price. Its starting point might seem a bit too much but when you think about the 450 man hours it takes to assemble it in Goodwood, it starts to make sense, like we learned in our Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II review.
Speaking of which, Rolls-Royce told us that since the emblems used to get stolen quite a lot, they created a new system that retracts it and sounds the alarm if any attempt of dislodging it is detected.
What also hits you immediately is how big this car is. Forget all the comparisons with the BMW 7 Series it’s based on, that car won’t hold a candle to the might of this one.
From the moment you step inside, a couple of things immediately become obvious. Whether you’re going to the grocery store or to the opera, the rear seat of the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II is where you want to be. The comfort and control you get over there can easily rival the opportunities you get up front.
You can also have anything you can imagine decorate the interior. Let’s say, for example, you want a special material used for the upholstery or the trims. You can have it installed but, beforehand, it has to be tested to make sure it won’t endanger you in case of an accident. For that kind of purposes, you’ll have to pay, on average, $70,000.
Sitting behind the wheel will also reveal a couple of things. Sure, the Ghost is meant to be enjoyed not necessarily driven but the 6.6-liter V12 makes an astonishing amount of power that will send the 2.3 ton car up to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds. That’s not all.
Rolls-Royce also tune the Ghost’s suspension with updated struts, dampers and steering gear, which all help it absorb road imperfections and rumble strips with ease. Sure, it’s no sports car, but considering its weight, it’s more than impressive.
The only problem therefore, is the price. Its starting point might seem a bit too much but when you think about the 450 man hours it takes to assemble it in Goodwood, it starts to make sense, like we learned in our Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II review.
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