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2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The best of the best layers on the luxury for 2013 in preparation for a big 2014 performance-coupe debut. Adding a softer center console and options for natural-grain leather, a leather headliner with panoramic sunroof or a feature to open the trunk from the outside with your leg, the Rolls-Royce Ghost basically continues beating its 2010 debut drum with just a few differences.
However, don't dare call the Ghost a "baby Rolls" or any such diminutive after 2014. It may well be the smallest and least-expensive Rolls-Royce you can get, but the rumored Ghost coupe could be the old R-R's first and only claim to rally fame in decades—and any Ghost still costs no less than a quarter-million dollars.
Though the Ghost is the smallest Rolls, it's still as heavy as a truck and a full 10 inches longer than a minivan—the long-wheelbase EWB edition added for 2012 adds another 6.7 inches—and the attention to detail from bumper to distant bumper is simply dizzying. The Ghost is a rider-oriented full-size saloon featuring things like leather made from cows raised on ranches without barbed wire to minimize imperfections and wood accents made from the same tree to ensure graceful aging. From a retractable Essence of Ecstasy statuette on the hood to Teflon-coated umbrellas in the front-door storage compartments and power-closing rear doors, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is built to be the most interesting and prepared thing on the road, commanding more adoration than the road itself and ensuring nothing "out there" matters one bit to your comfort.
For instance, the 563-hp and 575 lb-ft/torque twin-turbo V12 propels this rear-wheel-drive 5,500-pound behemoth to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, but only an attentive passenger will notice you've even started moving, let alone the 8 automatic transmission shifts or even the simple fact the engine is running. Slowly cruising down curvy roads it will announce itself with a slight body roll, but the speed-sensitive suspension stiffens up as the pace quickens to remove any thought of the road that may have crept in. That suspension otherwise admirably handles things like potholes and bumps to such an extent they may as well not exist at all.
The base and EWB differ only in passenger space and minor cosmetic details, otherwise featuring things like 19-inch wheels with self-righting center R-R emblems, an active air suspension, front and rear parking sensors, keyless ignition/entry, auto-dimming mirrors, adaptive cruise control, heated front and rear seats, 10-way power and massaging front seats, 4-zone automatic climate control, hideaway full-color infotainment display with navigation and a 16-speaker sound system with CD/DVD player, digital music storage, satellite radio, an auxiliary jack and iPod/USB interface and more, all by default.
Options include things like a color head-up display, night-vision camera with pedestrian detection new for 2012, drop-down wood picnic tables and twin rear DVD monitors with a 6-disc changer, among many other things. Those desiring cosmetic exclusivity can customize their Ghost beyond the 480 standard combinations with the Bespoke Commission program.
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
User reviews for 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
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by Brad B
Jun 13, 2024
Rolls Royce is the epitome of automotive excellence. Every feature of this vehicle is second to none. The ride, the quiet, the seating comfort cannot be beat. The power for such a heavy vehicle is also exemplary.Jun 13, 2024
by Anthony G
Mar 10, 2024
This car is more then extraordinary. The craftsmanship, the performance, the unparrelled ride and quiet cannot be exceeded by any other vehicle manufactured today.Mar 10, 2024
by Rodney M
Jun 29, 2021
Great car looking for one just like it in the near future Jun 29, 2021
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by Brad B
Jun 13, 2024
Rolls Royce is the epitome of automotive excellence. Every feature of this vehicle is second to none. The ride, the quiet, the seating comfort cannot be beat. The power for such a heavy vehicle is also exemplary.Jun 13, 2024
by Anthony G
Mar 10, 2024
This car is more then extraordinary. The craftsmanship, the performance, the unparrelled ride and quiet cannot be exceeded by any other vehicle manufactured today.Mar 10, 2024
by Rodney M
Jun 29, 2021
Great car looking for one just like it in the near future Jun 29, 2021
by Troy M
Jun 04, 2020
Love it! If you like a smooth luxury ride you will love it! Great car!Jun 04, 2020
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2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost Pricing
Original MSRP
$256,650 to $296,000Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 16.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: passenger seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.81
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 19.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 16.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: audio system · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.81
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.2 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: reverse gear tilt
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: premium leather
Steering
Steering ratio: 19.9 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.1
Suspension
Front Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Spring Type: pneumatic springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: infrared-reflecting