Ghost Rolls-Royce Ghost

[GTA45E]

Looks nice.. the only thing I`m going to have to get used to is that shoulder line... that makes it look a little common place for such a hi-end car.

Now where is that supposed Maybach 53

 

[Osnabrueck]

It's the same here in The Hague where I live, Conti GTs EVERYWHERE. Sure it's no London because it is not as big a city, but I see this car everywhere everyday.

As some said, a coupé version of this car will be brilliant. I haven't heard or seen anything about it yet though

Funny that so many of us are spotting Conti GTs everywhere in different metro areas across the globe. Los Angeles is no different - The Conti GT has become the Honda Accord of well-heeled buyers. You can't throw a brick on the LA Westside without hitting one.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Looks nice.. the only thing I`m going to have to get used to is that shoulder line... that makes it look a little common place for such a hi-end car.

Now where is that supposed Maybach 53

It's already here. I think they call it the W221

Lol...I know what you mean though. Time for Maybach to wake up and stop giving up 28 versions of the MM62.

 

[coolraoul]

You can NOT see that it is plastic, it could be black metal, could be coated with a fine leather trim, ...
The BS continues.

Yeah, could be metal. Does it change something? You have a black piece, a chrome piece, and a whole bunch of apparent screws.. (yeah okay. Maybe it's cristal or diamonds and not screws...). In my book it's a fauxpas.

Not that it's unbearable or something, but it's not nice. Apparent screws in such a car is rather shocking to my eyes, and I don't need to touch them to think that.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

You can NOT see that it is plastic, it could be black metal, could be coated with a fine leather trim, ...
The BS continues.

I like this Rolls-Royce, but where we all these RR fans when the

was around. That was a magnificent car. It's like now that BMW owns RR then everyone wants to support it. Rolls-Royce has been building outstanding cars before and after BMW. Please keep that in mind.

 

[EnI]

Rolls-Royce has been building outstanding cars before and after BMW. Please keep that in mind.

Geez ... almost all post WWII Royces were technologically dated ... Never up-to-date tech wise. Until starting to associate with BMW.

Today at least RR cars feature cutting edge tech - mechanics & electronics etc.

 

[Merc1]

For once I have to agree with EnI. Rolls-Royces are so unworthy of their great name before BMW took over. Any top of the line S-Class or even Lexus LS was a better car in so many way. The Rolls had a better looking interior and probably a better ride, but thats it. In every other way a S600 was a vastly superior car.


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[coolraoul]

^^Being up-to-date is so vulgar...

And means you can get outdated, too...

Motor? it was a problem, our engineers solved it. Power? sufficient. Weight? Adequate. Size? Enough to feel like a prince at the back.

No, no, Rolls were out of time. No specifications whatsoever were revealed. The customers were not interested in the technical side of the car. Giving such details as power or number of airbags make a Rolls a car like another, in the past a Rolls was... a Rolls.

But, times are changing... and so is Rolls, in order to survive.

 

[Merc1]

^^Being up-to-date is so vulgar...

And means you can get outdated, too...

Motor? it was a problem, our engineers solved it. Power? sufficient. Weight? Adequate. Size? Enough to feel like a prince at the back.

No, no, Rolls were out of time. No specifications whatsoever were revealed. The customers were not interested in the technical side of the car. Giving such details as power or number of airbags make a Rolls a car like another, in the past a Rolls was... a Rolls.

But, times are changing... and so is Rolls, in order to survive.

You are absolutely right which is why their "image" never wavered of faultered with the general public nor their most devoted owners. All British cars...Jaguar, Aston-Martin made a bunch of beautiful, outdated, heaps at one point yet they're still some of the most prized brands on earth.


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[HighestOfHigh]

For once I have to agree with EnI. Rolls-Royces are so unworthy of their great name before BMW took over. Any top of the line S-Class or even Lexus LS was a better car in so many way. The Rolls had a better looking interior and probably a better ride, but thats it. In every other way a S600 was a vastly superior car.


M

Actually the S600 still is capable of doing battle with a Post BMW Rolls-Royce...

- 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 vs. 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom - Sedans/Comparison Test/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver

Geez ... almost all post WWII Royces were technologically dated ... Never up-to-date tech wise. Until starting to associate with BMW.

Today at least RR cars feature cutting edge tech - mechanics & electronics etc.

Never that...Rolls Royce never needed all that tech stuff. A Rolls was considered the most luxurious and exclusive car. It didn't have to impress with the use of technology and gizmos like BMW and Mercedes. It's name alone is legendary. Rolls-Royce didn't need BMW help to "make it a star". The technology in the new one is great, but the previous Rolls-Royces were outstanding and IMO they were styled much better.

 

[rollo]

Actually the S600 still is capable of doing battle with a Post BMW Rolls-Royce...

- 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 vs. 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom - Sedans/Comparison Test/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver




Never that...Rolls Royce never needed all that tech stuff. A Rolls was considered the most luxurious and exclusive car. It didn't have to impress with the use of technology and gizmos like BMW and Mercedes. It's name alone is legendary. Rolls-Royce didn't need BMW help to "make it a star". The technology in the new one is great, but the previous Rolls-Royces were outstanding and IMO they were styled much better.

Even a revered brand like RR needs to keep pace with the technology and performance of the time, otherwise the "star" will lose its luster.

The latest Ghost incarnation seems to evoke RR roots with a contemporary flair. A substantial and needed improvement to these eyes (half a century old now) and I am sure the performance will not disappoint.

 

[Yaz]

I knew BMW wouldn't dare disappoint us. I love it so far.

So, are we supposed to compare it to the Maybach 57/s?

Funny that so many of us are spotting Conti GTs everywhere in different metro areas across the globe. Los Angeles is no different - The Conti GT has become the Honda Accord of well-heeled buyers. You can't throw a brick on the LA Westside without hitting one.

You can add NY to the list. People park them on a dark street like every other car.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

So, are we supposed to compare it to the Maybach 57/s?
.

No, the Bentley Flying Spur.

 

[Yaz]

I meant from the Mercedes-Benz lineup.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I meant from the Mercedes-Benz lineup.

Probably and S600/S65...Doubt it will be considered a direct competitor

 

[RikfromBelgium]

Actually the S600 still is capable of doing battle with a Post BMW Rolls-Royce...

- 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 vs. 2006 Rolls-Royce Phantom - Sedans/Comparison Test/Reviews/Car and Driver - Car And Driver




Never that...Rolls Royce never needed all that tech stuff. A Rolls was considered the most luxurious and exclusive car. It didn't have to impress with the use of technology and gizmos like BMW and Mercedes. It's name alone is legendary. Rolls-Royce didn't need BMW help to "make it a star". The technology in the new one is great, but the previous Rolls-Royces were outstanding and IMO they were styled much better.

I'm sorry? Outstanding? Rolls was in the tank when BMW bought them because hardly any real person did. They're flighing high at the moment because of this new design direction and technology input. You make it sound like there's no merrit to BMW.

 

[RikfromBelgium]

I like this Rolls-Royce, but where we all these RR fans when the

was around. That was a magnificent car. It's like now that BMW owns RR then everyone wants to support it. Rolls-Royce has been building outstanding cars before and after BMW. Please keep that in mind.

same can be said about the dissin' by other fanboys because it's BMW'owned.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

I'm sorry? Outstanding? Rolls was in the tank when BMW bought them because hardly any real person did. They're flighing high at the moment because of this new design direction and technology input. You make it sound like there's no merrit to BMW.

Like I said I don't like BMW. The ghost and the Phantom are very nice cars, but Rolls-Royce has always made good cars. I remember before when I even mentioned RR people would be like "Oh that's nothing" and this is back in the day...I think we were still on GermanCar Fans then. Now those same people are all over RR...That is what has me wondering. All of a sudden now their fans.

same can be said about the dissin' by other fanboys because it's BMW'owned.

No one is "dissin" RR's. I hate that BMW is behind it, but that doesn't change my respect for the RR brand.

 

[JadeVetti]

Still looks elegant, though I'd rather they kept the rectangular contours. Let Bentley have the rounded ones.

More pictures needed.

 

[modena_360stradale]

So is it actually going to be named the 'Ghost' or the 'Silver Ghost'?

'Silver Ghost' is too much of an historic name to be used. At least in my opinion..