Rolls-Royce Ghost

Ghost Series II is the current form of the second-generation Ghost introduced in South Africa in 2020. Rolls-Royce's October 2024 update refined the exterior, introduced the SPIRIT digital interface and widened the material choices without abandoning the engineering that established this generation. The maker describes Ghost as a four-door grand tourer as much as a saloon. That phrase captures its role: it is designed to feel natural from the driver's seat while remaining credible for business passengers or family in the rear. The confirmed mechanical package is unusually complete for an individually commissioned motor car. A 6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 produces 420 kW and 850 Nm, with maximum torque available from 1,600 rpm. An eight-speed automatic works with all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering. Planar Suspension adds an upper wishbone damper above the front assembly, continuously variable electronic dampers and self-levelling air struts; the rear uses a five-link axle with self-levelling high-volume air suspension. Flagbearer cameras read the road ahead and Satellite Aided Transmission uses location data to help choose a suitable gear. An official second-generation media specification sheet lists 5,546 mm length, 1,571 mm unladen height, a 3,295 mm wheelbase and a 500-litre boot. It gives a 13-metre turning circle, equivalent to a 6.5-metre radius, plus 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a governed 250 km/h maximum. Public Rolls-Royce material uses different body-only and mirror-inclusive width definitions, so a buyer should measure the actual access route and commissioned car rather than rely on one width number. The sheet's combined door-and-seat line also contains an evident door-count error; the current four-door description is used instead. The reliable dimensions still show that Ghost is substantial even though it is more manageable than either Phantom format. Series II's cabin technology matters most when it supports normal journeys. SPIRIT allows the digital instrument colour to be coordinated with the commission. Rear occupants can use independent streaming on two screens, pair Bluetooth headphones and control massage, heating and cooling functions. The 18-speaker system receives a 1,400-watt amplifier. Duality Twill, Grey Stained Ash and Placed Perforation broaden the material palette, but none is automatically superior to a restrained leather and veneer scheme. The correct choice depends on how frequently the car is used and how much visual energy the owner wants every day. There is no public South African numeric list price. Rolls-Royce Johannesburg says price depends on the specification, so buyers need a complete written commission and insurer review. The standard Ghost should also be compared with Ghost Extended. Extended adds rear-suite space through its longer format; standard Ghost is the more coherent answer when the owner drives regularly, deals with tighter parking or does not repeatedly need the additional rear room. Ghost Series II is therefore the broadest current V12 Rolls-Royce saloon choice. Its all-wheel-drive chassis, strong low-speed torque and carefully integrated cabin systems support daily use, yet its size and bespoke value still require planning. It rewards a buyer who wants to use the car rather than reserve it only for ceremonial occasions.