- The Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan has been up to date
- Updates to Ghost embody 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, no less than 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 preserve their present form however the mild signature is new. As a substitute of the horizontal parts of the present design, there are actually two vertical parts, one among 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 motive 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 actual spotlight, and has been designed to work along side Rolls-Royce’s Whispers app. It is now attainable for house owners 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 accordance with Rolls-Royce, the 18-speaker audio system has obtained an upgraded 1,400-watt amplifier (up from 1,300 watts beforehand). Designers additionally added new sustainable trim choices, together with a bamboo-based cloth.
The Ghost Collection II vary additionally features a long-wheelbase mannequin that delivers an extra 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 street floor and Rolls-Royce’s transmission software program which makes use of GPS knowledge to foretell street circumstances forward and pre-select the gear most suited to delivering a cushty trip.
Order books for the Ghost Collection II vary are already open. Pricing within the U.S. begins at $355,000, excluding vacation spot.
