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Rolls-Royce Ghost
Car and Driver says a vehicle for 1 percenters, the Rolls-Royce Ghost is about as sumptuous as sedans come, with skilled artisans hand-stitching richly grained leather and hand-staining open-pore wood, a gas-guzzling twin-turbo V-12 propelling the luxury yacht with ease and haste, and clever technologies like a road-scanning camera and a GPS-aided transmission that anticipate and compensate for pavement imperfections and upcoming curves, ranking #5 in Ultimate Luxury Sedans. MotorTrend says calling any Rolls-Royce entry-level seems preposterous, but if a vehicle in the lineup must have that designation, it's the Ghost, which despite being the cheapest Rolls-Royce still has all the automaker's ultra-high-end craftsmanship, built on Rolls-Royce's bespoke Architecture of Luxury platform after once being based on the BMW 7 Series, offered with an extended wheelbase or sport-inspired Black Badge specification, and while incredibly quiet and smooth to drive, it's not exactly fun to drive given its light steering and relaxed control responses.
A road-scanning camera and hand-stitched everything
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Rolls-Royce Ghost is about as sumptuous as sedans come, with skilled artisans hand-stitching richly grained leather and hand-staining open-pore wood, a gas-guzzling twin-turbo V-12 propelling the luxury yacht with ease and haste, and clever technologies like a road-scanning camera and a GPS-aided transmission that anticipate and compensate for pavement imperfections and upcoming curves.
The 'entry-level' Rolls-Royce
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says calling any Rolls-Royce entry-level seems preposterous, but if a vehicle in the lineup must have that designation, it's the Ghost, which despite being the cheapest Rolls-Royce still has all the automaker's ultra-high-end craftsmanship, built on Rolls-Royce's bespoke Architecture of Luxury platform after once being based on the BMW 7 Series.
Quiet and smooth, but not fun to drive
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says while incredibly quiet and smooth to drive, the Ghost isn't exactly fun to drive given its light steering and relaxed control responses, and upgrading to Black Badge specification doesn't help much.
Questions buyers ask
Was the Rolls-Royce Ghost ever based on a BMW?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says yes, once based on the BMW 7 Series, but the current generation uses Rolls-Royce's own Architecture of Luxury platform.
What engine does the Rolls-Royce Ghost use?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says a twin-turbo V-12.
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Every major decision path.
The 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost is built around 6.75L twin-turbo V12, rated at 563 / 592 horsepower across its full-size luxury sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 3 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 Ghost seats 5 and is a Full-size luxury sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 Ghost.
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2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Standard Ghost uses a 563-horsepower twin-turbo V12 with all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering; Black Badge Series II steps up to 592 hp; Extended adds rear legroom on either powertrain, including Serenity Seating on Extended Series II.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Rolls-Royce Ghost model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Rolls-Royce Ghost.
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a full-sized luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The "Ghost" nameplate, named in honour of the Silver Ghost, a car first produced in 1906, was announced in April 2009 at the Auto Shanghai show. The production model was officially unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.
- Engines
- The Rolls-Royce Ghost features a modified version of the BMW N74 V12 engine, called the N74B66.
- Performance
- The Ghost can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (97 km/h) in 4.7 seconds, and has an electronically limited top speed of 155.3 mph (250 km/h).
- Platform
- This car shares the same platform as the Phantom VIII and the Cullinan SUV with its "Architecture of Luxury" (A.O.L) aluminium spaceframe chassis moving on from the BMW platform that the Ghost was on for Series I and II. The new spaceframe also generates significant weight savings.
Source: Rolls-Royce Ghost (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Rolls-Royce Ghost at a glance
- Production
- 2009–present
- Model years
- 2010–present
- Assembly
- United Kingdom: West Sussex, England (Goodwood plant)
- Class
- Full-size luxury car (F), Ultra-luxury car
- Body style
- 4-door saloon
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, FR (first generation), Front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout, F4 (second generation)
- Predecessor
- Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
- Designer
- Henry Cloke
Year by year
The Rolls-Royce Ghost across 13 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 13 | $6,150 | 3 | ||
| 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 3 | ||
| 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2024 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2018 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 14 | $5,550 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 15 | $5,150 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2015 Rolls-Royce Ghost | 15 | $5,150 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Rolls-Royce Ghost, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 14.0 to 13.0 | |||
| 2021 to 2022 | 2 to 3 | Labels: Ghost Black Badge, Ghost Extended | Labels: Ghost EWB | |
| 2020 to 2021 | 3 to 2 | Engines: 6.7L 12-cyl SIDI; Drives: All-Wheel Drive | Labels: Ghost Black Badge; Engines: 6.6L 12-cyl SIDI; Drives: Rear-Wheel Drive | |
| 2019 to 2020 | 2 to 3 | Labels: Ghost Black Badge | ||
| 2016 to 2017 | 15.0 to 14.0 |
Buying used
What the Rolls-Royce Ghost recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | electrical system (instrument cluster/panel) | None |
| 2022 | 1 | electrical system (instrument cluster/panel) | None |
| 2021 | 2 | seat belts; electrical system (instrument cluster/panel) | None |
| 2018 | 1 | air bags | None |
| 2017 | 1 | seat belts (front) | None |
| 2015 | 1 | air bags (side/window) | None |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series II | AWD | 6.7-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563 | 627 | 10,890 | – | – | $377,350 |
| Extended Wheelbase Series II | AWD | 6.7-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563 | 627 | 11,001 | – | – | $427,350 |
| Black Badge Series II | AWD | 6.7-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563 | 627 | 10,890 | – | – | $447,350 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Rolls-Royce Ghost model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3 | 6.7-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563 | 10,890–11,001 | – | 23.8 |
| 2026 | 3 | 6.8-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 571–600 | 5,611–5,829 | – | 23.8 |
| 2025 | 6 | 6.8-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 571–600 | 5,611–5,829 | – | 23.8 |
| 2024 | 3 | 6.8-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563 | 5,368–5,665 | – | 21.8 |
| 2023 | 3 | 6.8-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 571–600 | 5,617–5,752 | – | 23.8 |
| 2022 | 2 | 6.8-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563 | 5,368–5,665 | – | 21.8 |
| 2021 | 2 | 6.8-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563 | 5,368–5,665 | – | 21.8 |
| 2020 | 2 | 6.6-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563 | 5,490–5,556 | – | 21.8 |
| 2019 | 3 | 6.6-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563–605 | 5,665 | – | – |
| 2018 | 2 | 6.6-liter V12 (Twin Turbo) | 563 | 5,368–5,665 | – | 21.8 |
| 2017 | 2 | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.6L | 563 | 5,490–5,665 | – | 21.8 |
| 2016 | 2 | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.6L | 563 | 5,490–5,556 | – | 21.8 |
| 2015 | 2 | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.6L | 563 | 5,490–5,556 | – | 21.8 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Rolls-Royce Ghost: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | not available | ||
| 2025 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 0 | ||
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | electrical system |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | seat belts, electrical system |
| 2020 | 0 | ||
| 2019 | 0 | ||
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | airbags |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | seat belts |
| 2016 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | airbags |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Rolls-Royce Ghost?
Federal recall records don't single out a best Rolls-Royce Ghost model year: recall counts across the 6 published model years checked here stay within a normal range of this nameplate's own average (about 1.2 recalls per year), with no year standing out as notably higher or lower. Recall count is one input, not a purchase verdict. It says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record.
Q02What are common recall-related problems on the Rolls-Royce Ghost by model year?
2023: electrical system. 2022: electrical system. 2021: seat belts, electrical system. 2018: airbags. 2017: seat belts. 2015: airbags.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Buying, records and recalls, Climate and electrical.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 Ghost come in?
The 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost (full-size luxury sedan) comes in 3 trims: Ghost, Ghost Black Badge Series II, Ghost Extended.
Q02What are the 2027 Ghost trims?
The 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost trims are Ghost, Ghost Black Badge Series II, Ghost Extended, listed from the entry Ghost up to the top Ghost Extended.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 Ghost use?
The 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost is built around 6.75L twin-turbo V12, rated at 563 / 592 horsepower across its full-size luxury sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 Ghost have?
The 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost is rated at 563 / 592 horsepower (6.75L twin-turbo V12).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 Ghost?
The 2027 Rolls-Royce Ghost is offered with Standard AWD.