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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Second-generation Black Badge Ghost in Series II form Current version 2024 Body style Four-door performance-luxury saloon
Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.
Engine:6749cc (6.7L) Torque:900Nm (664 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:118mm (4.6″) Power:441kW (591 bhp) Boot500L (17.6 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 6.33 km/l (15 mpg)
City 5.10 km/l (12 mpg)
Highway 8.08 km/l (19 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost

Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II is a South African Sedan with a sedan body and petrol power.

The current-generation Black Badge Ghost debuted globally in 2021, was introduced in South Africa in 2022 and moved to Series II in October 2024. The exact-generation engineering release gives the 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 at 600 PS and 900 Nm. Low does not mean low-range gearing and should never be presented as an off-road transfer-case mode. A complete price-on-application build is needed to compare Black Badge with standard Ghost. Conversely, someone who values the engine, transmission, braking and chassis changes should not reduce the decision to colour. This lack does not weaken the confirmed engineering story; it simply requires the buyer to verify the commissioned vehicle and keeps the data honest. The current-generation Black Badge Ghost debuted globally in 2021, was introduced in South Africa in 2022 and evolved into Black Badge Ghost Series II in October 2024. Current Black Badge Ghost Series II with high-power V12, all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering and Black Badge Planar Suspension. The high-power driver-focused Ghost, separate from Ghost Series II and Ghost Extended Series II. Long-distance comfort still matters, so compare seat material, tyre noise and suspension response over several hours. All-wheel drive supports traction, while the Low button sharpens transmission and exhaust behaviour; neither feature supplies low-range gearing, terrain modes or published wading ability. The penalties are a potentially more demanding ride and tyre choice, a completed price known only through the commission and the temptation to specify a cabin that becomes tiring. It is the right Ghost for a driver who understands those trade-offs and the wrong one for a buyer seeking only black trim or rear-seat hierarchy. For a buyer searching the Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A sedan body describes the opportunity; Petrol power and a 8-speed automatic transmission describe the conditions around it

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost — Quick Facts

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Black Badge Ghost Series II Top Petrol Efficiency6.33 km/l 8-speed automatic Price on application
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Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Specifications

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Its purpose is to intensify the owner-driver side of Ghost through a higher-output V12, dedicated chassis calibration and a darker material language while preserving the effortless response expected from the marque. A shopper researching Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II should separate need from showroom appeal

City
The current release says the braking bite point is raised and pedal travel shortened. Around town, Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II out with the load it normally carries. Petrol power gives context, but a number cannot show how a 8-speed automatic transmission feels on a gradient
Off-Road
Black Badge Ghost Series II is a separate current model within the Johannesburg Black Badge offering, not an appearance pack that should be described through standard Ghost specifications. If the Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Series II — Should You Buy It?

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Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a sedan body and accept the limitation represented by petrol power. A fair review of Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of engine of 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration, a power output of 441 kW and a 8-speed ZF automatic transmission can be valuable for the right driver for Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Sedan
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: 8-speed automatic
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓Engine: 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol in high-power configuration
  • ✓Power output: 441 kW
  • ✓Gearbox: 8-speed ZF automatic
  • ✓Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II budget.
  • ✕A short Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II stock and support terms.

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost FAQs

The current south african range comprises Black Badge Ghost Series II. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Series II is 118 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Series II is 6749 cc, with output shown as 441 kW (591 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Series II is around 6.33 km/l.

Its purpose is to intensify the owner-driver side of Ghost through a higher-output V12, dedicated chassis calibration and a darker material language while preserving the effortless response expected from the marque. A shopper researching Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II should...

The current release says the braking bite point is raised and pedal travel shortened. Around town, Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the Black Badge Ghost Black Badge Ghost Series II out with the load it normally carries. Petrol power gives context, but a number cannot show how a 8-speed automatic transmission feels on a gradient

Compare the Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost with the current Rolls-Royce range to see how body style, performance, fuel use and practicality differ before choosing the vehicle that fits your needs.

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