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Rolls-Royce Ghost

The second Ghost: a driver's Rolls-Royce with over 100 kg of sound insulation.12

Researched October 29, 2026 from 35 sources

Also called

  • baby RollsA launch-era nickname for the original Ghost's position below the Phantom.3

At a glance

0400800
563–603 hpPower
0510
4.1–4.8 s0–60 mph
0125250
249–250 km/hTop speed
05001,000
780–900 N·mTorque
01,5003,000
2,360–2,599.1 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.4810111213

Engine
Gen 1: 6.6 L twin-turbo V12; Gen 2: 6.75 L twin-turbo V12212
Layout
Front engine; Gen 1: RWD; Gen 2: AWD513
Gearbox
ZF eight-speed automatic in both generations212
Built at
Goodwood plant, West Sussex, United Kingdom4

The story

The original Ghost offered a smaller, lower-priced alternative to the Phantom and became Rolls-Royce's best seller. Its 2020 successor adopted the cleaner Post Opulence look.245

2009: From RR04 to the Frankfurt debut20092011: Ghost Extended Wheelbase arrives20112013: 35 Alpine Ghosts bring sat-nav shifts20132014: V-Specification meets Series II20142016: Black Badge sharpens the original Ghost20162019: 50 Zenith cars close the first chapter20192020: A new chassis, AWD and Planar suspension20202021: Black Badge returns with 592 hp20212024: Series II sets up the 2025 range2024 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost: 1906–1926Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I: 1965–1977Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II: 1977–1980Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (SZ): 1980–1997SZRolls-Royce Silver Spur: 1980–2000Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph: 1998–2002Rolls-Royce Park Ward: 2000–2002Rolls-Royce Ghost (first generation) (RR04): 2009–2020RR04Rolls-Royce Ghost (second generation): 2020–present 191019201930194019501960197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones413192021
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YearWhat happened
1906–1926Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
1965–1977Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I
1977–1980Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
1980–1997Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (SZ)
1980–2000Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
1998–2002Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
2000–2002Rolls-Royce Park Ward
2009–2020Rolls-Royce Ghost (first generation) (RR04)
2020–presentRolls-Royce Ghost (second generation)
2009From RR04 to the Frankfurt debut
2011Ghost Extended Wheelbase arrives
201335 Alpine Ghosts bring sat-nav shifts
2014V-Specification meets Series II
2016Black Badge sharpens the original Ghost
201950 Zenith cars close the first chapter
2020A new chassis, AWD and Planar suspension
2021Black Badge returns with 592 hp
2024Series II sets up the 2025 range
  1. 2009

    From RR04 to the Frankfurt debut

    The Geneva 200EX concept previewed Ghost; the production car debuted at Frankfurt and gained its own Goodwood assembly line.4

  2. 2011

    Ghost Extended Wheelbase arrives

    The first-generation stretch took the wheelbase from 3,295 to 3,465 mm.4

  3. 2013

    35 Alpine Ghosts bring sat-nav shifts

    The Alpine Trial Centenary Collection honored the 1913 Austrian win and introduced Satellite-Aided Transmission before its rollout to all new Ghosts.6

  4. 2014

    V-Specification meets Series II

    V-Specification offered 30 hp extra with January–June ordering; Series II debuted at Geneva with a new hood wake channel.47

  5. 2016

    Black Badge sharpens the original Ghost

    Black Badge added dark trim, firmer air springs and dampers, and an eight-speed automatic programmed to hold gears longer.48

  6. 2019

    50 Zenith cars close the first chapter

    Zenith marked the outgoing generation's farewell, with metal from the 2009 200EX concept embedded in the dash plaques of all 50 cars.9

  7. 2020

    A new chassis, AWD and Planar suspension

    The second generation adopted an aluminum spaceframe, AWD, rear-wheel steering and Planar suspension with extra dampers on the upper wishbones.24

  8. 2021

    Black Badge returns with 592 hp

    Black Badge returned with a stiffer software calibration for the chassis, bringing a near-constant patter of road vibration through the seats.410

  9. 2024

    Series II sets up the 2025 range

    Standard, Extended and Black Badge added a glass dashboard panel, two-device rear streaming and wireless-headphone pairing.411

Every generation

  • Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost
    Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost1906–1926
  • Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I
    Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow I1965–1977
  • Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II
    Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II1977–1980
  • Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
    SZ1980–1997
  • Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
    Rolls-Royce Silver Spur1980–2000
  • Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
    Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph1998–2002
  • Rolls-Royce Park Ward
    Rolls-Royce Park Ward2000–2002
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost (first generation)
    RR042009–2020
  • Rolls-Royce Ghost (second generation)
    Rolls-Royce Ghost (second generation)2020–present

Power over the years

From 563 hp to 603 hp in 8 years.

0200400600800 20082010201220142016201820202022 hp 2009 · 563 hp · Original 6.6 L V122014 · 592 hp · V-Specification2017 · 603 hp · First-gen Black Badge2020 · 563 hp · Second generation: 850 Nm2021 · 592 hp · Second-gen Black Badge 603 hp First-gen Black Badge 563 hp Original 6.6 L V12
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YearHorsepowerModel
2009563Original 6.6 L V12
2014592V-Specification
2017603First-gen Black Badge
2020563Second generation: 850 Nm
2021592Second-gen Black Badge

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Ghost (first generation)

    2009–2020

    563 hp
  • Ghost Extended Wheelbase (first generation)

    Standard

    Ghost Extended Wheelbase (first generation)

    2011–2020

    562 hp

  • Standard

    Ghost / Ghost Extended (second generation)

    2021–2025

  • Ghost Series II range (second generation)

    Standard

    Ghost Series II range (second generation)

    2025–

  • Ghost Black Badge (6.6-liter)

    Performance

    Ghost Black Badge (6.6-liter)

    2016–2020

    603 hp
  • Ghost Black Badge (second generation)

    Performance

    Ghost Black Badge (second generation)

    2021–

    592 hp

  • Limited

    Ghost V-Specification / Extended Wheelbase

    2014

    592 hp

  • Limited

    Ghost Prism

    2024

  • Ghost Zenith

    Limited

    Ghost Zenith

    2019

  • Limited

    Silver Ghost Collection

    2018

  • Ghost Alpine Trial Centenary Collection

    Limited

    Ghost Alpine Trial Centenary Collection

    2013

  • Limited

    Ghost Ékleipsis Private Collection

    2024

How to spot one

Look for

  • Rear doors are hinged at the back, opening coach-style.512
  • Original car: a long hood, short front overhang and sharply swept-back front pillars.12
  • Original grille: curved-in sides and recessed vanes give the opening a jet-intake look.12
  • Second generation: rectangular headlights contain C-shaped daytime running lights.24
  • Second-generation grilles can glow: concealed lamps illuminate the grille spokes.4

Year by year

  1. 2014–2020

    First-generation Series II reshapes every panel ahead of the windshield and adds a wake-channel hood.418

  2. 2014–2020

    First-generation Series II adds unbroken LED running-light rings and larger front intakes with chrome inserts.418

  3. 2018

    The first-generation grille frame projects farther forward around an inset grille; wheel designs change.16

  4. 2021

    The second generation brings rectangular headlights with C-shaped running lights and an illuminated grille.24

  5. 2025–

    Second-generation Series II gets slimmer headlights, outer-corner DRLs, a larger grille and banded taillights; 22-inch wheels are optional.411

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Rolls-Royce Ghost
    Ghost
    Photo of a Rolls-Royce Phantom
    Rolls-Royce Phantom

    Rolls-Royce Phantom

    The original Ghost has a sleeker grille and is over 400 mm shorter than the Phantom sedan.1213

  • Photo of a Rolls-Royce Ghost
    Ghost
    Photo of a Bentley Flying Spur
    Bentley Flying Spur

    Bentley Flying Spur

    The 2021 Flying Spur has faceted headlight rings; the Ghost has rectangular lamps with C-shaped running lights.12

Against its rivals

  • Bentley Flying Spur V8 (2021)

    Ghost vs Bentley Flying Spur V8 (2021)

    0–97 km/h lower is better

    Ghost4.2 s
    Bentley Flying Spur V8 (2021)3.5 s
    1

Prices

Value today $49.0K–$211.0K2728

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$200K$400K$600K 2010201520202025 Value today: $49,000–$211,000 2010 · $245,000 · US base2011 · $245,000 · US estimated base2012 · $246,500 · US base2012 · $301,500 · US as tested, with options2013 · $256,650 · US base2017 · $311,000 · US base, Black Badge extra2021 · $320,000 · US estimated base2022 · $442,700 · US base, Black Badge2022 · $519,000 · US as tested, Black Badge2024 · $351,000 · US base, standard Ghost 2010 · $245,000 · US base price, 2010 model year 2016 · $143,000 · 2010 Ghost, 8,970 miles, Fort Lauderdale2023 · $118,000 · 2014 Ghost V-Specification, 18k miles, BaT2025 · $85,000 · 2010 Ghost, 19k miles, BaT2025 · $74,800 · 2012 Ghost EWB, 42k miles, BaT2025 · $185,000 · 2020 Ghost, 6k miles, BaT2026 · $49,000 · 2010 Series I Ghost, 49k miles, BaT2026 · $211,000 · 2021 Ghost, 18k miles, BaT2026 · $81,514 · 2011 Ghost, Barrett Jackson2026 · $356,801 · 2025 Ghost, Collecting Cars2026 · $49,695 · 2010 Ghost, Bring A Trailer2026 · $260,000 · 2023 Ghost, 10k miles, BaT $356.8K Collecting Cars, 2026
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Show the numbers
YearPriceAmountDetail
2010Launch price$245,000US base price, 2010 model year
2010Price when new$245,000US base
2011Price when new$245,000US estimated base
2012Price when new$246,500US base
2012Price when new$301,500US as tested, with options
2013Price when new$256,650US base
2017Price when new$311,000US base, Black Badge extra
2021Price when new$320,000US estimated base
2022Price when new$442,700US base, Black Badge
2022Price when new$519,000US as tested, Black Badge
2024Price when new$351,000US base, standard Ghost
2016Auction sale$143,0002010 Ghost, 8,970 miles, Fort Lauderdale
2023Auction sale$118,0002014 Ghost V-Specification, 18k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$85,0002010 Ghost, 19k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$74,8002012 Ghost EWB, 42k miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$185,0002020 Ghost, 6k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$49,0002010 Series I Ghost, 49k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$211,0002021 Ghost, 18k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$81,5142011 Ghost, Barrett Jackson
2026Auction sale$356,8012025 Ghost, Collecting Cars
2026Auction sale$49,6952010 Ghost, Bring A Trailer
2026Auction sale$260,0002023 Ghost, 10k miles, BaT
2026Value today$49,000–$211,000

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “AX 201's 14,371-mile record lives on”
    • “Four hillclimbs a day in a Black Badge Ghost”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 9 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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