These Rolls Royce Ghost pics preview the smaller Rolls before the official Ghost presentation at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new saloon is said to be a smaller and more affordable Rolls Royce, although we’re still talking more affordable for the rich few who can afford this kind of luxury.

The new Ghost should nearly double Rolls Royce production numbers, and is a big moment for the brand. It is loosely based on the new BMW 7-series, with a totally new chassis and 6.6-litre, twin turbo V12 engine with direct injection.

No compromises have been made, though, with the Ghost even more powerful than the phantom at 570 hp and 780 Nm of torque. It reaches 100 km/hr in 4.7 seconds and is equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and rear wheel drive.

While the Ghost will spark a new model family for Rolls Royce with possible two-door and cabriolet versions to come in the future, the design brief was to create a “true, classic and recognisable Rolls-Royce”. Rolls Royce head of design Ian Cameron has revealed it should capture nearly 80 percent of new customers, being a less intimidating and formal car.

Source | Autocar

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