- The Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan has been up to date
- Updates to Ghost embrace new styling, enhanced suspension, and elevated connectivity
- U.S. pricing begins at $355,000
Rolls-Royce’s second-generation Ghost sedan has undergone a mid-cycle refresh, or a Collection II replace, because the automaker refers to it.
The present Ghost arrived for the 2021 mannequin yr and the Collection II replace, unveiled on Tuesday, brings vital adjustments to the outside styling, at the least by Rolls-Royce requirements. The inside has additionally been enhanced with a brand new digital interface and a clock full with a Spirit of Ecstasy decoration.
The outside adjustments are marked by a brand new entrance finish with newly formed headlights and an illuminated model of Rolls-Royce’s signature Pantheon grille. On the rear, the taillights maintain their present form however the gentle signature is new. As an alternative of the horizontal components of the present design, there are actually two vertical components, certainly one of which doubles because the flip sign.
Shifting inside, Rolls-Royce designers have added a brand new glass show panel spanning the width of the sprint. It integrates a digital instrument cluster for the driving force, a central infotainment display which runs Rolls-Royce’s personal Spirit working system, and an illuminated fascia dealing with the entrance passenger seat.
The Spirit working system is the true spotlight, and has been designed to work along side Rolls-Royce’s Whispers app. It is now potential for homeowners to remotely join with the automotive, for instance to ship locations to the navigation, view the automotive’s location, management the local weather system, and lock or unlock it.
Leisure features have been improved with enhanced streaming capabilities and connectivity, in response to Rolls-Royce, the 18-speaker audio system has acquired an upgraded 1,400-watt amplifier (up from 1,300 watts beforehand). Designers additionally added new sustainable trim choices, together with a bamboo-based material.
The Ghost Collection II vary additionally features a long-wheelbase mannequin that delivers a further 6.7 inches for rear-seat passengers, plus a sporty Black Badge mannequin which advantages from a number of efficiency upgrades together with extra energy, a extra accountable braking system, and a sportier tune for the suspension system.
Rolls-Royce Ghost Collection II
All Ghost Collection II fashions include a twin-turbocharged 6.8-liter V-12 that delivers 563 hp as commonplace and 592 hp within the Black Badge. In each circumstances there’s an 8-speed automated transmission and all-wheel drive.
Although there is no further energy, the Ghost’s mechanicals weren’t left untouched. The usual self-leveling suspension system, which options air springs and adjustable dampers, has been enhanced with a brand new higher wishbone damper on the entrance. In response to Rolls-Royce, this helps ship extra steady composure over tough surfaces. As soon as once more, the suspension works in live performance with front-mounted cameras scanning the highway floor and Rolls-Royce’s transmission software program which makes use of GPS information to foretell highway situations forward and pre-select the gear most suited to delivering a snug trip.
Order books for the Ghost Collection II vary are already open. Pricing within the U.S. begins at $355,000, excluding vacation spot.
