2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost Base

• 19 x 8.5 alloy wheels w/partial wheel covers
• 255/50YR19 BSW low rolling-resistance run-flat tires
• Auto headlights w/dusk sensor
• Headlight wipers
• Heated windshield washers
• Intermittent wipers w/auto rain sensor
• Painted front & rear bumpers
• Pwr-adjustable pwr-folding auto-dimming heated mirrors
• Rear window defogger

• 12V aux pwr outlet
• AM/FM stereo w/CD player -inc: digital radio, MP3 playback capability, (16) speakers
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Cigar lighter w/ashtray
• Clock
• Compass
• Cruise Control
• Daytime running lamps
• External temp indicator
• Floor mats
• Front & rear reading lights
• Front cup holders
• Front seat center armrest
• Garage door opener
• Heated fixed rear seat
• Heated pwr front bucket seats -inc: memory
• Leather Seat Trim
• Leather-wrapped pwr-adjustable steering wheel w/tilt & telescope adjustment
• Low tire pressure indicator
• Luxury wood & leather-trimmed dashboard
• Luxury wood door trim
• Navigation System
• Pwr windows w/one-touch control
• Rear seat center armrest
• Rolls Royce Assist telematics service -inc: location-based automatic collision notification, direction services, emergency response, roadside assistance
• Steering wheel audio controls
• Three-zone climate control w/rear controls
• Trip computer w/average speed, fuel consumption, remaining range, service interval indicator
• Voice control system -inc: radio, phone, navigation

• 6.6L 48V turbo V12 engine w/variable valve timing, direct injection
• 8-speed auto transmission
• Four-wheel vented disc brakes
• Rear wheel drive
• Speed-porportional pwr rack & pinion steering

• 3-point front seatbelts w/pretensioners
• 3-point rear seatbelts w/pretensioners
• Anti-lock brakes w/electronic brake distribution, brake assist
• Dual front airbags
• Electronic traction control
• Front & rear side curtain airbags
• Front knee airbags
• Front side airbags
• Stability control

Model Highlights

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is powered by a mammoth 6.6L twin-turbo V12, making 563 horsepower. It's hooked to an 8-speed automatic transmission, with a column-style shift lever. The engine makes its peak 575 pound-feet of torque at just 1,500 rpm, so the Ghost 'wafts' up to speed in classic English luxury-car fashion, albeit with even less noise in the cabin than in past Rolls-Royce models. Zero to 60 mph acceleration takes just 4.7 seconds, while the top speed is an electronically limited 155 mph. The Ghost follows Rolls-Royce styling tradition on the outside, for the most part, with a long hood, short front overhand, and upright windshield--along with a boxy tail--but the model has just a little more modern panache, on the inside especially. The hood, grille and windshield surround can be done in a polishes satin finish if desired. Teflon-coated umbrellas are integrated into the front doors, while the rear-hinged rear doors open up to 83 degrees and can be closed by just touching a button. A panorama sunroof lets a lot of light in from overhead as well, while quad-zone climate control makes sure that everyone is comfortable. Optional 'individual lounge' seating provides a massage function for all of the positions, as well as ventilated perforated leather upholstery; also available is a chilled cooler box, with added illumination and integrated champagne glasses. Yet another addition is the small wood-veneer picnic tables--fitted to the back of the front seats, with leather-covered backs. Cabin materials and craftsmanship have long been Rolls-Royce strengths; with natural veneers, hand-matched woodgrain, hand-stitched interior panels and drum-dyed soft leathers offered in many different colors--along with a number of other custom trims--it's nearly impossible that any two Ghosts will look the same. Rolls-Royces have a tradition of being rather simple when it comes to technology features, but the Ghost pushes that a bit. On the center console, a rotary controller accesses tasks like navigation, communication, and entertainment functions; and a roller-ball controller on the steering wheel helps navigate through some of the menus. There's also voice control. Entertainment is provided by a majestic 600-watt, 10-channel, 16-speaker sound system with two floor subwoofers, hard-drive storage, USB and aux inputs. An entertainment system with two 9.2-inch LCD screens installed in back of the front seats, is also offered as an option. Underpinning the Ghost, which is built on a steel monocoque structure, is a 4-wheel independent suspension with air springs front and back, controlled via an automatic adaptive variable suspension system. The system can even detect the distribution of passengers and adjusts accordingly. The Dynamic Stability Control system also works together with this system and Cornering Brake Control to give the Ghost a more nimble feel than is typical for such a large, heavy sedan. A host of active-safety features are available in the Ghost, like a night vision system, head-up display, lane departure warning, high beam assist, and active cruise control. There's even an Advanced Crash and Safety Management system that uses sensors to decide which safety features to deploy.