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2020 Rolls-Royce
Ghost Preview
GOODBYE, BMW. The 2020 Ghost, which is While photos of the interior haven’t been
likely to debut later this year or early 2020, will released, experts suspect it will follow much
now ride on an exclusive Rolls-Royce platform. of the same language introduced in the
new Phantom. There should be a litany of
The existing Ghost model was originally technological advances, such as a surround-
designed as an entry point to the Rolls-Royce view camera system, night vision, adaptive
brand, with the model sharing the same cruise control, forward collision warnings,
platform as the BMW 7 Series, yet the all-new cross-traffic alerts, lane departure warnings,
second-generation Ghost will gain its own. wifi hotspot, speed limit information, comfort
Rolls-Royce is dropping its colossal shell and access, and a heads-up display.
luxury cabin on top of a new aluminum space-
frame. The upcoming model should Of course, only test vehicles have been spotted,
also feature the same twin-turbo 6.7-liter V-12 so when trying to visualize this one-of-a-kind
as the new Phantom and Cullinan, giving it automobile, understand that anything can
more than 600 horsepower. Paired with 664 change. What is known for certain is that the
pound-feet of torque, the Ghost should sprint car will make a statement, and offer customers
from 0-60 in well under 5 seconds and top a world of endless possibilities.
out at 155 mph. As is expected from the luxury
brand, an impressive suspension setup will At Braman Motorcars, we are filled with
keep riders comfortable regardless of the anticipation for the second generation of the
conditions of the road. Ghost to make its entry into the luxurious
Rolls-Royce lineup at Rolls-Royce Palm Beach.
At the present time, only heavily Stay tuned.
camouflaged prototypes have been
spotted, but some experts are making
some bold predictions. It is believed the
new Ghost will have some evolutionary
styling changes: a larger grille and
headlights, smoother surfacing, sleeker
side mirrors, extra curvature in the front
fenders, and a more sloped roofline.
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