2014 Rolls-Royce Ghost Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Hey, what do you know, a Rolls-Royce affordable enough, relatively speaking, that the average multi-millionaire without a manservant (or maidservant) can research and buy this exquisitely wrought automobile in person. And better yet, the 2014 version of this 5-place ultra-luxury sedan is such a kick to drive that even the chauffeur might get a few extra days off. Additionally, this year the single Base trim is amended with an up-powered Ghost V sub-trim featuring some added ponies and a few other upgrades to wheels, colors, chrome and graphics, the latter, of course, all hand-rendered. Improvements to the Base version for this year, meantime, include standard 20-inch alloy wheels, added colors and upgraded interior trim finishes, a bump in personalization offerings and most noticeably, upgrades to the standard navigation suite.
Though resting at the “lower end” of the Rolls-Royce lineup, the Ghost nevertheless offers that traditional pampering and uber-cachet of its Wraith and Phantom siblings and a price tag that’ll keep it attainable to the great unwashed only through winning a national lottery jackpot.
In any case, the Base Ghost iteration can once more be delivered in an EWB sub-trim that sports an extra 7 inches of wheelbase length (136.4 inches total) and an extra 6.5 inches of overall length (219.3 inches total) as compared to the more garage-friendly Base trim’s 129.7-inch wheelbase and 212.6 inches of overall length. This added length (unavailable for the new Ghost V), though providing considerably more rear-seat legroom, does not improve the comparatively paltry 14 cubic feet of trunk space common to all three variants.
Anyhow, standard amenities in the 2014 Ghost include those new-for-2014 20-inch alloy wheels, a power sunroof, heated, reverse-tilt power-adjustable outside mirrors, premium leather upholstery, full power accessories and heated power-adjustable front seats. Cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering return for 2014, as do 4-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth-bolstered Rolls-Royce Assist directions and connections technology, and leather, genuine wood and genuine alloy cabin accents. Memory for driver's settings, a remote garage-door opener and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror also remain standard, as does a 600-watt premium audio system boasting a single-CD player, 16 speakers, satellite radio and auxiliary iPod/iPhone integration. Finally, the aforementioned upgraded navigation system that includes 3D imaging and a writable touchpad is also delivered standard.
A plethora of interior and exterior colors and patterns also remain offered, with a couple of available Driver Assistance packages offering such boosted safety technology as adaptive cruise control, blind-spot and lane-departure warnings, a head-up windshield display and a rear-view camera also available.
Powering the 2014 R-R Ghost is the dependable and potent turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 engine that mates with the ubiquitous 8-speed automatic transmission for 563 hp and 575 lb-ft of torque in the Base and EWB variants. In spite of standard variable valve timing (VVT), look for a somewhat swine-like 13 mpg city/21 highway from this hefty 12-banger.
The Ghost V packs this same drivetrain with some added tweaks eking out an extra 30 hp for a total of 593 horses altogether, while torque remains the same as that in the less-exotic Base.
Though your typical Rolls is rarely mentioned in accident reports, this latest Ghost manifestation remains toting standard 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front and rear head airbags, front side-mounted airbags and active front headrests. Self-leveling high-intensity-discharge (HID) headlights, daytime running lights, Rolls-Royce Assistance emergency alerts and communications, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm are also standard aboard.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 15.6 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.81
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.3 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · 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
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Tinted: windshield
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Dual rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 16.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 15.8 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Power steering: speed-proportional · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.81
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: soft close · Side door type: soft close · Window trim: chrome
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.3 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
Lights
Headlight cleaners: heated · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · 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
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Tinted: windshield