Cover The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
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Tatler heads to Marseilles to experience the evolution of the marque’s latest release—the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
It was in 1906 that Rolls-Royce first used the name Silver Ghost on one of its cars and it was more than a century before they revisited the Ghost nameplate. Then, in 2009, Rolls-Royce introduced the first generation Ghost as a full model line. It would be positioned just below the Phantom in the Rolls-Royce hierarchy, targeting clientele seeking the marque’s legendary luxury in a slightly more understated package.
While its early iterations were underpinned by a BMW platform, the second-generation Ghost, unveiled in 2020, heralded a new era. Built on Rolls-Royce’s proprietary Architecture of Luxury (AOL), it shares its sophisticated underpinnings with the Phantom, Spectre, and Cullinan. The Ghost is considered one of the more “driver-centric” models of Rolls-Royce, courting a new breed of luxury car owners who prefer the driver’s seat to the back.
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Above The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II has sleeker LED headlamps and a reimagined Pantheon grille
The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II has sleeker LED headlamps and a reimagined Pantheon grille
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Rolls-Royce’s latest release, the second generation Ghost Series II, has sleeker LED headlamps and a reimagined Pantheon grille—now slimmer, back-illuminated, and visually supported by chrome embellishments—the car embodies the brand’s signature “Monolithic Verticality.” The novel lighting effect is ethereal, particularly at night when the Pantheon grille’s glow adds an almost otherworldly presence.
At the rear, Rolls-Royce Spectre-inspired tail lamps with vertical light panels framed by chrome elements create a modern yet timeless appearance. These details echo that of Rolls-Royce’s current model line-up, a unique but recognisable familial aesthetic that is suitably modern without venturing too far from tradition.
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Inside the Ghost Series II
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The interior of the Ghost Series II is a testament to Rolls-Royce’s unparalleled craftsmanship. The entire gamut of new features and materials offered in the latest Culinan is found in this Ghost including the latest Duality Twill fabric upholstery and leather upholstery featuring a technique called Placed Perforations, creating unique motifs with different sized holes.
The new Spirit of Ecstasy Clock Cabinet is the cabin’s focal point—a polished stainless-metal figurine of the Spirit of Ecstasy elegantly staged within a vitrine. Upon entry, it is illuminated as though taking centre stage under a spotlight before settling into a soft, ambient glow. This meticulous attention to detail extends to the Grey Stained Ash, a new wood finish option, offering a different texture with an open-pore wood finish enriched with metallic particles that complements the car's understated yet opulent design ethos.
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The cabin of the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
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Rolls-Royce’s philosophy of “effortless motoring” is personified by the Ghost’s 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12. With 571 PS and 820 Nm of torque on tap, the Ghost accelerates to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds. The numbers, while impressive, are not of paramount importance; the magic lies in the serene yet potent delivery of power to deliver the characteristic of “waftability”. Coupled with all-wheel drive and rear-wheel steering, it possesses a sense of agility uncommon in a car of this stature.
The standard Ghost Series II continues to champion refined luxury in typical Rolls-Royce fashion, delivering an almost flagship-rivalling ride while retaining an engaging character that entices owners to take the wheel themselves. Rolls-Royce’s Planar Suspension and Flagbearer systems work synergistically in the background by scanning the road ahead for imperfections and quickly adjusting the Planar suspension to absorb the impending undulations, to ensure that the Ghost maintains its legendary “magic carpet ride”.
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The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
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Revealed alongside the standard Ghost is the Black Badge Ghost. While it appears like another option with its darkened brightwork and bespoke 22-inch wheels adding visual drama, it is really an alternate model as the car’s true distinction lies beneath the surface.
For an even more dynamic experience, the Black Badge Ghost ups the ante with an additional 29 PS and 50 Nm of torque. By activating the “Low” button on the gear stalk it not only engages a sportier gear-shift program, it will also deliver a more assertive exhaust note, something that might seem ludicrous in a Rolls-Royce.
Above The interior of the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
The interior of the Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
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The Black Badge is a Rolls-Royce with a dark side, allowing greater driving fulfilment. Thanks to sharper responses and a re-tuned chassis, we found the Black Badge version transforms the same French country roads into a canvas for spirited driving. The recalibrated engine and transmission combined with the sportier suspension settings inspire confidence without compromising the comfortable, effortless nature of the Rolls-Royce drive experience.
The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II is a masterclass in evolution over revolution. It harmoniously blends tradition with modernity, offering innovations that enhance its appeal without overshadowing its timeless essence. For those who demand the ultimate in luxury motoring, the Ghost Series II is an invitation to experience Rolls-Royce’s storied artistry in its most contemporary form.
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The Rolls-Royce Ghost II
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Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II
Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12
Power: 571 PS (600 PS for Black Badge)
Torque: 820 Nm (870 Nm for Black Badge)
Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds
Top Speed: 250 km/h
Availability: Rolls-Royce Singapore
