Vehicle Description
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It doesn't get more stratospheric in the automotive universe than
British titan Rolls-Royce. The epitome of luxury, grace, class and
style, Rolls-Royce has been the choice of royalty, celebrities,
professional athletes and the generally wealthy for decades now.
Emerging from one means far more than you've arrived; it means
you've come, seen and conquered.
This 2011 Ghost Coach Sedan is simply stunning. This example was
made in the United Kingdom's Goodwood Plant in West Sussex, England
in December 2010. It was sold new in Rancho Mirage, California. The
Ghost model is an homage to the company's Silver Ghost, first made
in 1906.
Finished in Diamond Black with Silver Metallic trim on the nose,
bonnet (hood) and A-pillars, this car is highly imposing when first
approached. Its tall, angular styling, from the stand-up chrome
grille all the way to the rear, just oozes expensive. Note the rear
doors open in coach fashion. The car's paint and trim are in
excellent order, the bodywork is straight and solid. The engine bay
is extremely tidy, as is the cargo area. The body-colored bumpers
fit tightly to the body.
This car rolls on Gianelle 15-spoke wheels that are in very good
condition. They are mounted within Toyo Proxes radials, size
255/30ZR24 in front and 275/30ZR24 in back and are in great
condition.
Under the hood is an aluminum 6.6L DOHC 48-valve 12-cylinder engine
with twin turbochargers (code N74B66). It cranks out 563 horsepower
and 575 lbs-ft of torque. Torque comes online as low as 1,500 rpm
while the engine has a redline of 7,000 rpm and a compression ratio
of 10.0:1! Engine features include direct injection and variable
valve timing. It's a far cry from the "sufficient" answer the
company used to give during the '70s and '80s when asked how much
power its 6.75L V-8 made.
To wallow and cosset in the sumptuousness offered by this Rolls, to
expect a short list of driver convenience features is illogical.
Dual-zone electronic climate control, front and rear; heads-up
display (HUD) speed proportional power rack-and-pinion steering;
power four-wheel vented disc brakes; active cruise control; power
windows, power locks, power and fold-in sideview mirrors; power
seats and steering column with tilt and telescope and panorama
sunroof.
Safety equipment include dual front air bags, front knee airbags,
anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution and brake
assist, front and rear side curtain bags, night vision, lane
departure warning, front side air bags, reverse camera and
Rolls-Royce Assist telematics.
Inside, the car's Creme Light and black leather interior is simply
gorgeous. The Connolly Leather seats look buttery while the black
Wilton wool carpet provides excellent contrast and look to be plush
underfoot. The car's three-spoke steering wheel has a fat rim,
satellite controls for the stereo, cruise control and more. The
dashboard continues the black and cream beige, along with plenty of
dark wood for added warmth. The door skins feature a pair of stereo
speakers. The center console features the car's rotary dial
shifter, replacing the conventional lever. In the rear are a
fold-down center armrest, two pull-down trays suitable for meals or
a laptop computer for work. Above the trays are a pair of 9.2-inch
video screens. There are also controls and vents for the rear
air-conditioning. A factory audio system completes the
interior.
The Ghost is based on a platform shared with the F01 BMW 7 Series.
The company concedes that 20% of parts are common to both cars. The
Ghost has a 129.7-inch wheelbase, roof height, bonnet height and
track widths all of its own and the Ghost uses Phantom-style air
springs. The car also shares the FlexRay electronic system with its
larger stablemate. The Ghost's platform in turn is used for the
Wraith grand tourer and Dawn convertible.
Like other current Rolls-Royce models, the Ghost uses parent
company BMW's iDrive user interface; the Spirit of Ecstasy bonnet
mascot along with more functions, are controlled using the system.
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is built on its own dedicated production line
at the Goodwood plant, sharing paint, wood and leather workshops
with the Phantom series.
Competition to this Rolls-Royce in 2011 included Bentley's Flying
Spur and Mulsanne, BMW's 760Li, Jaguar's XJ L Supersport, Maybach's
57 S and Mercedes-Benz's S 600.
If you're looking for a car that stands head-and-shoulders above
its peers, you should waste no time checking out this Rolls-Royce
Ghost at MotoeXotica Classic Cars today!
VIN: SCA664S50BUX49604
This car is currently located at our facility in St. Louis,
Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows xx,xxx miles. It is
sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt title.
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