Rolls Royce Ghost vs. Phantom

Rolls Royce Ghost, the younger sibling of Rolls Royce Phantom, for some people Rolls Royce Ghost is the cheap alternative, people who cannot afford to buy a Rolls Royce Phantom. However, this is not the reality. When you approach to a Rolls Royce from that inferior good perspective, this means you ignored the characteristics of that car.

Recently, I saw a Rolls Royce Ghost in London. All the Rolls Royce Ghosts, I have ever seen was inside the showroom. And I didn’t have chance to see Rolls Royce Ghost in an urban area. On the other hand, Rolls Royce Phantom is a part of the London, you can spot in everywhere. And I found it very big, not very sporty and looks a like castle. Rolls Royce Phantom is never be my dream car. It was too serious and very bold.

I guess Rolls Royce noticed this and they introduced the Rolls Royce Ghost. This is the car, I really wish to own. When I saw the Rolls Royce Ghost, I realised one thing! You can drive this car by yourself. This is the main distinction between the Rolls Royce Phantom and Ghost. Also, Ghost does not have the sharp edges and looks way more sporty. The sharp edges of Rolls Royce Phantom make it very serious and reduce the sportiness. And this means, Rolls Royce knows how to separate their products without overlapping with each other.

Basically, if you are looking for a sporty looking Rolls Royce and want to drive it, go for Rolls Royce Ghost. If you wish to be driven all the time and look serious, go for Rolls Royce Phantom. But never confuse this cycle :)

Lastly, don't stuck on that Rolls Royce Ghost is based on a BMW 7-Series! It is just a chassis and 7-Series  is a very well engineered car!

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Number of doors / seats	-	4 / 5
Vehicle length (unladen)	mm	5569
Vehicle width (unladen)	mm	1948
Vehicle height (unladen)	mm	1550
Wheelbase	mm	3465
Turning circle	m	14
Overhang front	mm	867.5
Overhang rear	mm	1236.5
Track width front	mm	1622
Track width rear	mm	1660
Shoulder room front	mm	1510
Shoulder room rear	mm	1418
Elbow room front	mm	1540
Elbow room rear	mm	1448
Max headroom front	mm	1030
Max headroom rear	mm	990
Effective headroom front	mm	995
Effective headroom rear	mm	975
Ground clearance (unladen)	mm	150
Width including mirrors	mm	2108
Luggage compartment capacity (ISO3832)	ltr	490
Fuel tank capacity	ltr	82.5
Unladen weight (DIN / (EU)	kg	2420
Axle load ratio, rear (unladen)	%	48.2
Gross axle weight /max payload	kg	2940 / 580
Axle payload limit front / rear	kg	1445 / 1575
Engine type / Cylinders / valves	-	V / 12 / 48
Fuel management	-	Direct injection
Engine injector set-up / Aspiration		DI(VVT)/ twin turbo
Displacement	cm3	6592
Stroke / Bore	mm	88.3 / 89.0
Power output @ engine speed	bhp / kW (PS)/min-1	563 / 420 (570) / 5250
Max torque @ engine speed	lb/ft / Nm/min-1	575 / 780 / 1500
Compression ratio / fuel type	-	10.0 / Super unleaded*
Transmission type	-	8 speed automatic
Transmission ratios 1st/2nd/3rd/4th	-	4.717 / 3.143 / 2.106 / 1.667
Transmission ratios 5th/6th/7th/8th	-	1.285 / 1.000 / 0.839 / 0.667
Transmission ratio reverse gear	-	3.317
Final drive ratio	-	2.813
Steering / Total	-	Hydraulic rack and pinion 19.9
Steering wheel revolutions lock to lock		3.1
Drag co-efficient cd / A / cd x A	- / m2 / m2	0.33 / 2.60 / 0.863
Top speed	mph / km/h	155 / 250
Acceleration 0-60 mph / 0-100km/h	s	4.7 / 4.9
1km from standing start	s	23.1
Power to weight (DIN-Unladen weight)	kg/kW	5.6
Power per litre	kW/ltr	63.7
Consumption urban (EU)	ltr/100km	20.6 l/100 km / 13.7mpg (Imp)
Consumption extra urban	ltr/100km	9.6 l/100 km / 29.4 mpg (Imp)
Combined consumption	mpg (imp. gal.)/ ltr/100km	13.7 l/100 km / 20.6 mpg (Imp)
Range	km	602
CO2 Emissions (combined)	g/Km	319
Exhaust emissions standard		EU5
Front tyres	-	255/50 R19 103Y 255/45 R20 101Y
Rear tyres	-	255/50 R19 103Y 285/40 R20 104Y
Front wheels	-	8.5J x 19 EH2 8.5Jx20 EH2
Rear wheels	-	8.5J x 19 EH2 9.5Jx20 EH2
Wheel inset (difference between mounting face and centre of tyre section)	mm	25
Capacity of radiator incl. heating / motor oil	ltr	17.2 / 10.5
Transmission oil / final drive fluid	ltr	Lifetime filling
Battery capacity / location	Ah / -	90 (AGM) / Luggage compartment
Alternator output rating	A / W	210 / 2900