Rolls-Royce unveil the Ghost Series II at the New York Motor Show

Rolls Royce launched the Ghost in 2009 and now they have unveiled the newest version at the 2014 New York Motor Show.

We already have the Ghost and Phantom available to rent from us, but we like the look of the Ghost Series II and may have to make room for one here

The Ghost was billed as the ‘baby Rolls-Royce’ and designed  to nestle below the imperious Phantom in the  famous British brand’s small but ultra-exclusive model range. By offering the  Rolls-Royce experience for ‘only’ £200,000, the more compact Ghost has been a  major driving force behind the brand’s recent growth and its manufacturer chose to reveal a comprehensively refreshed version of the  luxury saloon to keep that momentum going.

The changes are subtle as you might expect. New daytime running lights adorn  the LED headlights at the front above re-sculpted bumpers designed to produce a  wider, sportier look. The bonnet has also been tweaked with a strong “wake  channel” running from the iconic Spirit of Ecstasy statute back to the base of  the windscreen. More paint and wheel options increase the mind-boggling  personalisation potential of the car.

Inside, the Ghost’s all-encompassing front seats now have extra electrical  adjustments and the rear seats have been rearranged so it’s that bit easier to  hold a civilised conversation in the back. Tweaks to the beautiful central  dashboard clock will go unnoticed by all but the biggest Roll-Royce aficionados,  or those in possession of the press release, and there’s yet more ways to boost  the incredible amount of wood and leather on show via the options  list.

The new headlight design on the Ghost isn’t just for show. The latest tech is  now built in so that the lights swivel with steering inputs and automatically  dip when other vehicles approach. Rolls-Royce engineers even claim to have made  the Ghost more comfortable and composed to drive with new hydraulic rear axle  bearings enhancing the quality of the ride. There’s a Dynamic Driving Package  too though. This offers more dynamic steering and suspension settings that come  into their own when the chauffeur takes a day off.

Perhaps most impressive is the new Satellite Aided Transmission that uses GPS data to read the road ahead and make sure the Ghost is always in the correct gear to tackle inclines, roundabouts or motorway exits. Of course, the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II uses the same 563bhp V12 petrol engine with 575lb ft of torque on tap, so the 8-speed automatic gearbox can virtually take its pick of gears in most situations.

Performance for the short wheelbase version remains sharp for a 2,470kg hunk of luxury like the Ghost. It will ease up to 60mph in 4.8s and on to a 155mph artificially limited top speed. The long wheelbase model is scarcely any slower and still offers the same 20mpg combined fuel economy with 329g/km emissions as the SWB car.

Source: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/rolls-royce/ghost/86659/rolls-royce-ghost-series-ii-unveiled-at-new-york-motor-show#ixzz2z9Unj4wH

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