First unit of 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost arrives in India
The first unit of the second-generation Rolls-Royce Ghost saloon has made its way to India. It is likely to tour multiple cities to kindle the interest of potential customers across the country. To recall, the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost was revealed in September. It offers a refreshed look, a premium cabin with hi-tech features, and a 6.7-liter twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine. Here's our roundup.
2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost: At a glance
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost is based on an aluminium space-frame architecture and features a chrome-finished vertical slat grille, a revised bumper, and an updated single-piece air dam. The car also gets new laser headlights with C-shaped DRLs, body-colored ORVMs, iconic "suicide doors," designer alloy wheels, and twin exhaust pipes. Dimensions-wise, it has a wheelbase of 3,295mm and a length of 5,546mm.
Power and performance
The new-generation Ghost draws power from a BS6-compliant 6.7-liter twin-turbocharged V12 petrol engine that generates 563hp/850Nm. The motor comes mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox and an all-wheel-drive setup. As per the company, the Ghost can sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.8 seconds.
How does the cabin look like?
The 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost has an ultra-luxurious 4-seater cabin with an illuminated dashboard, a 1,300W sound system, a built-in air purifier, automatic climate control, and adaptive cruise control. The sedan also packs a large touchscreen infotainment system with support for the latest connectivity options. For safety, it offers multiple airbags, auto-parking, a 360-degree camera arrangement, and a head-up display among other features.
What about the pricing?
In India, the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost luxury saloon sports a price-figure of Rs. 6.95 crore (ex-showroom). The deliveries for the premium vehicle are expected to commence sometime in 2021.