Our spy photographers have snared some shots of a right-hand drive Rolls-Royce Ghost undergoing some routine final testing in Munich, Germany. The Ghost is about 7.5-in. longer than the BMW 750Li, a vehicle the new Rolls reportedly shares some componentry with (BMW owns Rolls-Royce).
Rolls-Royce's latest ultra-luxury sedan, which had been known as RR4 and 200EX (the concept's name), was recently shown in near-production guise under the official Ghost moniker that was announced at the 2009 Shanghai Motor Show.
The name was originally given to one of the brand's classic sedans built in the early part of the 20th century and has been brought out of an 84-year hibernation to adorn the new, smaller Rolls.
Contrary to many reports, underpinning the Ghost is a unique unibody "which is not shared with any other vehicle," our sources have stated. It sports a wheelbase of roughly 130-in., a 75-in. width, and 61-in. height.
With the Ghost, designers aimed at creating a sleeker or "faster"-looking design than the current range-topping Phantom. Its rakish profile, as well as the less-chunky front trademark grille, add much to this cause. The sedan's bespoke BMW-sourced 6.6L twin-turbo V-12 has been massaged by Goodwood builders and is mated to a ZF eight-speed automatic transmission. Insiders claim the motor produces in the area of 544 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to: Motor Trend
Despite its slighter stature, it still carries the traditional Rolls-Royce price tag: An estimated $250,000 to $280,000. Expect the final production series model to debut at this year's Frankfurt show in September.