Rolls Royce has its name plated in platinum in the car world. Known for its ultra-luxury way of producing premium cars, its cars have no other competitor in this segment. The company was founded in 1904 in Britain but was later bought by the German group BMW which now wholly owns the subsidiary of Rolls Royce and even produces it. The British-now-German car makers produce vehicles that offer a mix of everything at the finest. Its cars are known to be elegant yet bold looking, comfortable yet powerful, luxury yet practical. Indifferently, the extravagance splurges in every detail of the Rolls Royce Ghost, no matter where you look. With the combination of indulgence, convenience and performance the car comes with a hefty price tag too. Rolls Royce ghost starts at Rs 6.95 crore ex-showroom price in Delhi. Here’s a look as to why
The striking side profile of Rolls Royce Ghost makes it stand out and make people turn their heads. The panels are seamless due to the hand-welding process, done manually by Rolls Royce authorised welders, make the car look like one piece of metal from the outside. The front grille is a heavy all-metal component which looks striking and gives an overall personality to the car.
The Ghost comes fitted with air suspension amongst another top-of-the-line feature. This makes the car float like a bird on the road. The upgraded version of the ghost has multiple air suspensions as standard which delivers even more comfort while driving. The soundproofing done on the inside makes the interior absolutely quiet.
The Rolls Royce has rear opening doors hinged at the back end of the passenger seats. This practical feature comes in handy to get in and out of the car. Due to the length which spans almost over 5 and a half metre, and the weight of the car which goes over 2 tons, makes the doors a nuisance to operate manually. However, such is the comfort of the Rolls, the door comes with buttons on the handle to open and close the door automatically. The rear opening doors make getting in the car
If there's a place you want to sit in the Ghost, it has got to be the back seats. The premium feel of the car is extracted most at the back with all its luxury offering present for the back-seat passengers. The back seats come with massage function and reclining seats as standard. It also comes with a fridge between the back two seats for an additional cost. The plush seats and soft fur at the floor pads enhance the experience. Screens for both passengers attached on the back of the front seat, champagne glasses, separate climate control and a unique roof lining with 100s of LEDs give it a night sky look.
Although the car is mostly used from the back by the owner, Rolls Royce makes sure there is no compromise in the front as well. It is as luxury in the front as it is in the back. The features include hand-stitched interior leather all around, metal built material such as the AC vents, doorknobs, grab handle on the door. BMW iDrive infotainment system. There are old-fashioned physical buttons for most operations like heat adjustment, AC speed and sturdy seats, huge door bins with good practicality.
Additional functions and extravagance include, the spirit of Ecstacy, another unique ornament of the Rolls Royce has been made theft-proof, curtains fitted standard. The headlamps can illuminate the road up to 600 metres. The engine fitted in the Ghost is the 6.75-litre twin-turbo V12 which pumps out 571 horsepower and 850 nm torque with 8 speed automatic. The Ghost submits an overall car-experience and stands out in the automobile world.
