Rolls-Royce Ghost preview video released

By Thami Masemola
August 12, 2009 4:05 PM
Filed Under: European, Frankfurt Motor Show, Rolls Royce

What we see on this promotional video clip is Rolls-Royce's next biggest seller. The Ghost will be RR's smallest model in the range. Product Manager Dan Balmer takes us through a short ride in the exclusive super luxury car. The pre-production unit looks immaculate especially with that aluminium-covered bonnet. Balmer is all smiles as he explains how the Ghost produces supercar figures but is much more comfortable than those types of cars.

Rolls-Royce will officially unveil it at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show in just over a month's time. Some engine details already available: 6.6-litre turbocharged V12 making 420kW (571hp) and peak torque of 780Nm. It is coupled to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission and 0 - 100km/h is achieved in 4.9 seconds and 0 - 60mph in 4.7 seconds.

Source: carscoop.blogspot.com

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Comments

nederina

August 12, 2009 4:58 PM

a glorified BMW 760Li with more wood and shinier. still expensive though

Bristol411S3

August 12, 2009 5:09 PM

As a matter of interest, were you one of the people who called the Aston DB7 a "glorified XJS" and the Jaguar X-Type a "glorified Mondeo"?

Do you REALLY consider the floorpan of the car the most important aspect of the whole driving and ownership experience?

Edited by user on August 12, 2009 at 5:10 PM

automobile007

August 12, 2009 5:36 PM

i agree! this can't even be compared to the BMW 760, they're so different and all the important parts are unique to the RR

benz_man

August 12, 2009 6:54 PM

I am one of the people you speak of. I did call the DB7 a glorified XJS (because it was) and the X-Type a glorified mondeo (again...that's what it was). At the same time, this is a glorified 760. The engineered components of a car you DON'T see play a larger role in how good or bad the "shared" product is than what it looks like, or how much "brand DNA" is applied. A chocolate cake is a chocolate cake, even if it has vanilla icing...

nederina

August 12, 2009 7:27 PM

Sorry but i just can't help it but at least it is not based on the previous 7. Thank you for your feedbacks. well i have to agree with your comments, it's like having a bespoke vertu handphone based on a n-series nokia. at the end of the day it's a vertu or a rolls, you're buying because of its flashy image and a big shiny grille. i am sure that this car will be a great car and looks very promising indeed. being a rolls, i was hoping they could put some magic on the phantom's lightweight aluminum chassis, make it shorter, lowered and you'll get a sports luxury saloon - just like the brilliant horch S8, i mean the audi.

N20_Purge

August 12, 2009 5:06 PM

I like it. The rear isn't so bland with those 2 big exhausts, two tone colour suits it, and it doesn't have a plastic grill anymore.

Wickedated

August 12, 2009 5:06 PM

I'd take a Quattroporte and keep the change.

GeeNee

August 12, 2009 5:22 PM

Stunning car, utter class.

zyzyphe

August 12, 2009 6:52 PM

The engine is really big and it's supposed to be a smaller car. But I bet it's still enormous standing next to other cars

Dragos_DreS

August 12, 2009 7:18 PM

written and directed by a 16 years old

tarig

August 12, 2009 9:18 PM

it better with a biger grill i think

ExoticCarOwner

August 12, 2009 9:22 PM

I really am considering ordering one of these. Its a steal at only $234,000.00 in comparison to the Phantom. I have had this video on my site for a little less than a week.

Siawa

August 12, 2009 11:03 PM

That was the most useless video I have seen for a car. It doesn't tell you anything, really.

mojtaba2

August 13, 2009 12:39 AM

stupid video, ok car...not special at all

norther

August 13, 2009 2:10 AM

first thing... that balmer guy he wouldnt say anything bad about the ghost BEING THE PRODUCTION MANAGER and all that. that would be very retarded. as retarded as putting one of ur employees to do a test drive in a car that you, or he (the employee) produced..and than tell him "dude, just be 100% objective". so mr balmer.. in my eyes, your as good as fired. second thing.... ( i said this at least 3 times) that engine SUUUUCKKKS. f.cking truck, lorry, mining machine engine and it produces what?? "uuu the torque is so smooth, i can feel it crawling up my arse". and last.... i wouldnt buy this even if id be the richest guy in the world, and 99 of age. (see, now this was subjective... like mr balmer was)

Airbag

August 13, 2009 5:11 AM

Supercar figures? Maybe 80s Supercar figures...

andrewB

August 13, 2009 8:51 AM

wonder if the arnage thing will be quicker then this car depending whats under the hood, i would rather that then the rolls royce. the 420kw is roughly about the same power as the ferrari 458 italia and its slower then that

elsonlau

August 13, 2009 9:31 AM

The key questions remains.... The Gtand Bentley is coming. Who will clinch the luxury class?

bmwaddict

August 13, 2009 3:23 PM

I honestly prefer the looks of the old Phantom. It has more personality. This is just a face lifted Phantom.

moodyaaa

August 13, 2009 4:04 PM

very nice .. would like to buy 1

politz

August 13, 2009 6:18 PM

Wow... that is just GORGEOUS. Hope the coupe and droptop versions are on their way.