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Electric Rolls-Royce Phantom could debut within a year

Posted: Nov 19, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Rolls Royce

We’ve heard about Rolls-Royce working on an electric version of the Phantom many times before. According to AutoCar, Rolls-Royce could have an electric Phantom on the roads within 12 months. That would be just in time for the car to make its debut at the 2012 London Olympics, which are being sponsored by parent company [...]

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Rolls-Royce Ghost hybrid coming soon, will boost fuel-economy by 15%

Posted: Nov 06, 2009

Filed under: BMW, Hybrids, Green News, Industry News, Rolls Royce

We’ve previously heard that Rolls-Royce is working on an electric version of the Phantom. Well, before the electric Phantom hits the streets, Roll-Royce will put out a hybrid version of the new Ghost. According to AutoCar, the Rolls-Royce Ghost will share its green-technology with the new BMW ActiveHybrid 7.
Engineering the Ghost hybrid will be fairly [...]

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2009 Frankfurt: Rolls-Royce Ghost is for the not so high-Rollers

Posted: Sep 16, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Rolls Royce

- Key Competitors: Bentley Continental.
- Engine: 6.6L V12 twin-turbo – 563-hp/575 lb-ft of torque.
- Transmission: 8-speed ZF automatic gearbox.
- Performance: 0 to 60 mph comes in just 4.7 seconds; Top-speed of 155 mph.
- Fuel-Economy: Estimated at 17 mpg.
- Pricing: Between €200,000 and €300,00. $245,000 in the U.S.
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is not an apparition – it [...]

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2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost officially revealed

Posted: Sep 06, 2009

Filed under: 2011 Releases, Auto Shows, Rolls Royce

BMW has released the official details and images of the new Rolls-Royce Ghost (aka RR4), the new model series in the company’s ultra-luxury brand. Visually, the model remains mostly unchanged from its concept debut at the Geneva Motor Show last March.
Power comes from a new 6.6L V12 twin-turbo engine making 563-hp with a maximum torque [...]

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Video: Rolls-Royce Ghost preview video leaked on YouTube

Posted: Aug 12, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Rolls Royce, Videos

It doesn’t seem like Rolls-Royce is really trying to remain very tight-lipped about the upcoming Rolls-Royce Ghost since every month we’ve seen some new details on the so-called “baby Phantom.” Along with official performance figures released last month, Rolls-Royce announced pricing details for the UK market, which will start from £165,000 ($271,426 USD).
Today, a promo video [...]

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Rolls-Royce Ghost performance figures confirmed, UK pricing released

Posted: Jul 21, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Rolls Royce

A little while ago, Rolls-Royce released some engineering details on the upcoming Rolls-Royce Ghost – but they still kept exact details under the covers. As we come closer and closer to the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show unveiling of the Ghost, we now have more concrete technical specs from Rolls-Royce.
Power will officially come from a 6.6L [...]

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Customize your own: Rolls-Royce Ghost Configurator now online

Posted: Jun 22, 2009

Filed under: Auto Shows, Rolls Royce

Rolls-Royce has yet to take the covers off of the production version of the Rolls-Royce Ghost but has already launched a new microsite where interested buyers can customize their own version of the baby-Phantom.
On the site, potential buyers can customize the exterior paint and interior trim level according to their preferences. One thing we noticed: Each [...]

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Rolls-Royce to offer convertible and coupe versions of the Ghost

Posted: Jun 15, 2009

Filed under: Rolls Royce

So we’re pretty excited to see the final version of the Rolls-Royce Ghost before it enters production later this year; but it may not be the last Ghost that we’ll see. According to exterior stylist Andreas Thurner, Rolls-Royce is planning a family of models based on the new small model.
“The Ghost was designed in a [...]

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Chassis engineering will provide the Rolls-Royce Ghost with unrivaled comfort

Posted: Jun 11, 2009

Filed under: Rolls Royce

From quarter four 2009, Rolls-Royce will offer five models: Phantom, Phantom Extended Wheelbase, Phantom Drophead Coupé, Phantom Coupé and Ghost. The Rolls-Royce Phantom range of cars is powered by a naturally aspirated direct injection 6.75L V12 engine that produces 453-hp.
Rolls-Royce announced today that its new Ghost model will deliver “peerless riding dynamics by making use [...]

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Looking for job? Rolls-Royce looking to increase workforce by 50%

Posted: May 20, 2009

Filed under: Industry News, Rolls Royce

With unemployment in the U.S. and Europe hanging around at staggering levels, there are some signs of hope if you look hard enough. If you’re in a desperate need of a job and would consider moving to England, Rolls-Royce is looking.
The automaker said today that it is looking to increase its manufacturing workforce by 50 percent, or [...]