2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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First launched in 2009, the Rolls-Royce Ghost was designed to appeal to a younger generation of society’s rich and powerful elite, with bold exterior styling and high-tech luxury features. It was redesigned for 2015 as the Ghost Series II and was given re-sculpted bumpers for a wider, bolder stance; longer hood lines; and additional paint and wheel options. This is a bespoke vehicle, so it comes with an extensive list of options—and if you ask, Rolls-Royce can customize your Ghost with almost any feature you desire. For 2017, the Ghost sees the addition of a new Black Badge trim with a unique appearance package and powertrain enhancements.
For its 2015 redesign, the Ghost’s already luxurious seats were upgraded even further with electronically adjustable thigh support and depth adjustment. Three-level seat heating is standard, with the option of massage and ventilation, and the rear seats now come angled in the Lounge configuration for easier conversation between passengers. New polished metal accents surround the instrument dials and clock, and two beautiful new veneers—Paldao and Walnut Burr Crossband—are available to make your Ghost uniquely yours.
The interior of the Ghost is, in every way, the height of luxury car elegance. The leather is hand-stitched, the roof lining is cashmere, the floormats are available in lambswool—everything looks and feels beautiful. Standard features include tinted glass, reverse opening doors, rear climate control, integrated navigation with voice activation, a mobile hotspot, cigar lighters, and a 16-speaker, 600-watt stereo system with 2 subwoofers. The materials in the Ghost are rich and welcoming, making the idea of lounging in the back nearly more appealing than sitting behind the wheel.
The Ghost is equipped with a twin-turbo 6.6-liter V12 engine good for 563 hp and 605 lb-ft of torque. All that power is sent to the rear wheels and can propel the 5,490-pound Ghost to 60 mph in only 4.8 seconds—an impressive feat for a car this heavy. The engine is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission with satellite-aided transmission technology, which links the gearbox to the GPS system, analyzes the road ahead, and then optimizes the transmission to best suit the terrain.
The Ghost provides a supremely smooth and quiet ride, boasting redesigned front and rear struts, adjusted dampers, and new rear hydraulic axle bearings that enhance the driving experience. Both the ride and style are impressive, but fuel economy is another story. The average Ghost buyer will likely not be too concerned with fuel efficiency, however, which is good since the numbers are decidedly low. It requires premium fuel and gets an EPA-estimated 19 mpg highway, 12 city, and 14 combined.
The 2017 Ghost’s new trim—the Black Badge— adds both unique interior and exterior design elements and a boost in power. The outside features black and high-gloss dark chrome on the grille and throughout the bodywork, and the exhaust pipes and badge are darkened, as well. The striking 21-inch carbon-fiber composite wheels, exclusive to the Black Badge version, harken back to the Italian supercars of the 1960s. The team at Goodwood used 0.014mm aluminum threads hand-woven with carbon fiber to create the fascia on the dashboard, and other cabin enhancements include deep chrome air vents and a clock with orange-tipped hands. Finally, the engine receives an upgrade for 603 hp and 620 lb-ft in output and a 0-to-60 time of 4.6 seconds, making it the fastest Ghost variant available.
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is available from a starting price of $305,800 with the standard wheelbase or $339,775 with the extended wheelbase with extra legroom. Pricing for the Black Badge trim is expected to start at roughly $350,000.
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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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · 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: 16 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Camera System: Side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.81
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Side door type: dual rear-hinged access · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · 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
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: DVD navigation system · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Rolls-Royce Assist
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
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 · 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: 16 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 14.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 14.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Camera System: Side · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 2.81
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Side door type: dual rear-hinged access · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 10.3 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 9 · Video system: auxiliary audio/video input
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat: ventilated · 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
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: Rolls-Royce Assist
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: multi-spoke
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: with safety reverse
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Convenience Features
Universal garage door opener: Homelink
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point