If you were buying a Rolls-Royce
a couple of decades ago and inquired about how much power it produced,
the official answer you'd receive was “adequate” — or, in the case of a
turbocharged model, “perfectly adequate.” But those days are far behind,
because while Rolls-Royce continues to produce engines with over six
and a half liters of capacity — a size that would put most muscle cars
to shame — the amount of power they produce keeps climbing. Especially
when it comes to its newer, smaller models.
Of course “smaller” is a relative term, and the comparatively compact
Ghost is still larger than most luxury sedans. And to motivate it,
parent company BMW developed a 6.6-liter V12 engine with twin
turbochargers that produce a gargantuan 563 horsepower. But even that
massive output was dwarfed when Rolls-Royce turned the Ghost saloon into
the Wraith fastback coupe, in which the same engine has been retuned to
produce an even more prodigious 624 horsepower. Those looking for the
accommodations offered by the Ghost, combined with performance
approaching that of the Wraith, will be pleased by the arrival of the
new Ghost V-Specification.
"This limited series celebrates one of Ghost's defining characteristics;
the exquisite 6.6 litre Rolls-Royce V12 engine," said Rolls-Royce CEO
Torsten Müller-Ötvös. "Since its introduction in 2009, an extraordinary
marriage of assured presence and remarkable driving dynamics has
endeared Ghost to a new generation of highly discerning businessmen and
women, ensuring the car's position as the statement of choice for a
growing band of successful entrepreneurs around the world."
Offered on both the standard and long-wheelbase versions of the Ghost
sedan, the V-Specification upgrades to 593hp — evenly splitting the
difference in output between the base Ghost and the more powerful
Wraith. As a result, the V-Specification model can reach 60 miles per
hour from a standstill in just 4.7 seconds.
Along with the boost in output, this model is distinguished by
21-inch wheels, a hand-painted coachline, special treadplates,
embroidered leather, a unique clock in the dashboard, and five exterior
color choices selected specifically for the V-Specification design. Of
course, buyers can still choose from the 44,000 colors offered in the
Rolls-Royce catalog should the unique shades of black, grey or white
prove anything less than adequate.
Source: justluxe.com
