Archive for the ‘Rolls-Royce’ Category

Early last month, we reported on surprising rumors that less-than-green Bentley is developing a hybrid powertrain for 2011. Not wanting to be left out of all the eco-fun, Bentley's high-end rival, Rolls-Royce, now says that it's also working on a hybrid powertrain -- one for the new Rolls-Royce Ghost. There's no official drop date, but reports indicate that the powertrain will be of the gas-electric variety, borrowed from the BMW ActiveHybrid 7. Described as a "mild" hybrid, it will marry a lithium ion battery pack and 27 hp electric motor to the Ghost's twin-turbo V-12. Since the setup won't allow for an electric-only mode, the Ghost's...

• What is it? A Rolls-Royce Phantom in a slightly smaller package • The basics: Twin-turbo V-12 power and a sub 5.0 second 0-60 mph time • On sale: Early next year, with a public showing and more details at the Frankfurt Auto Show • Price: $250,000 (est.)

The 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost isn't yet public, but already, full details and images have been released by the ultra-luxury automaker. Set to go on sale in the U.S. in the second quarter of next year, the new model will make its official debut in less than a week’s time at the 2009 Frankfurt auto show.

Rolls-Royce first announced that work had begun on a new...

As we mentioned yesterday, BMW is planning to unveil the Rolls-Royce Ghost at the Frankfurt Auto Show this September. However, a video clip (oddly, narrated by Rolls-Royce staff) has "leaked" to the interweb, and it offers quite a lot of information about the new model -- not to mention some very thorough views. Is the Ghost pretty? Yes. Is the Ghost powerful? Absolutely. Is the video "leak" a not-so-subtle attempt at viral marketing on the part of BMW? Signs point to "yes". [YouTube via Jalopnik]