Luxury facelift for Rolls-Royce Ghost II
Rolls-Royce has kept its famous 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 petrol engine. Photos: Rolls-Royce
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has unveiled an updated Ghost Series II which adds new technology for the most popular nameplate in the brand’s history.
While it may have had a facelift befitting the luxury brand, Rolls-Royce has kept its famous near-silent 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine paired with an eight-speed gearbox.
Ghost is one of the most important Rolls-Royce motor cars of the Goodwood era as it introduced a younger client than the owners of the Phantom.
It has a new pillar-to-pillar glass panel with a Central Information Display
The first generation was introduced in 2009 to meet the needs of the new, younger clients who were aged between 40 and 50.
What they wanted was a more approachable and versatile Rolls-Royce and unlike Phantom owners, they preferred to drive the vehicle, than be driven.
The second-generation Ghost, launched in 2020, advanced these principles significantly. An object lesson in design purity, its surface simplicity hid underlying design, engineering, and craftsmanship of extraordinary complexity – and power. Indeed, it was the most technologically advanced V12 Rolls-Royce ever created when it was introduced.
The front showcases the illuminated Rolls-Royce Pantheon grille.
Ghost Series II is more closely aligned to Rolls-Royce’s sheer, monolithic design approach than ever. The front end has been distilled into a clean and contemporary showcase for the illuminated Rolls-Royce Pantheon grille.
Ghost Series II’s modern presence is captured in its updated headlight and daytime running light graphics, which flow from the lower section of the grille to the edge of the front wings, dropping down to emphasise the motor car’s generous 2148mm width.
The lower portion of the front end provides a foundation for the grille, augmented by new chrome embellishments that form a ‘floating’ visual plinth for the Spirit of Ecstasy mascot.
Ghost Series II benefits from a new tail lamp configuration.
In rear view, Ghost Series II benefits from a new tail lamp configuration, harmonising the side and rear surfaces. This treatment was inspired by Spectre, each featuring two expressive, vertical light panels flanked by a curved chrome element, discreetly inscribed with the double ‘R’ monogram.
The interior has a new pillar-to-pillar glass panel with a Central Information Display that incorporates the marque’s advanced operating system.
Entertainment and connectivity functions have been significantly upgraded for Ghost Series II. Rear seat passengers can now connect up to two streaming devices to the rear screens.
