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Friday, July 31, 2009

2010 Rolls Royce Ghost

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Rolls Royce CEO Tom Purves said the Ghost name is fitting for the new model because it evokes a sense of "adventure and technical inovation," as well as "flair and style."



Rolls also announced final specifications for this car. The 6.6-liter turbocharged V-12 will pump out 563 hp and 575 lb-ft of torque and will mate to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. Zero to 60 mph is said to take 4.8 seconds, and the top speed will be governed at 155 mph. Likely to be shown in production trim at the Frankfurt auto show in September, the 2010 Ghost will slot below the current Phantom range and gives Rolls-Royce a more attainable model to compete against the Bentley Continental Flying Spur, as well as the upcoming 2010 Aston Martin Rapide.



The latter elements shouldn’t be an issue, as the Ghost will share the Goodwood plant’s paint, wood, and leather workshops with the Phantom (vehicle assembly will be handled by a separate production line). Stay tuned for more details closer to the unveiling. Base Price $245,000, plus taxes and delivery.