Rolls-Royce Ghost
Rolls-Royce Ghost — spec data and generation history.

Rolls-Royce's smaller, sportier saloon — sits below the Phantom. Two generations: Mk1 (2010-2020) — 6.6 TT V12 (563 bhp), Series II refresh 2014. EWB long-wheelbase. Mk2 (2020-Present) — Architecture of Luxury platform (Phantom-derived), 6.75 TT V12 (563 / 591 bhp Black Badge). EWB. Wraith Coupe and Dawn Drophead — both based on the Mk1 Ghost — covered separately as historical.
What changed
Era-to-era deltas
Generations
Click any generation for the full deep dive

Mk1
Black Badge 6.6 TT V12 — 603 bhp, 0-62 in 4.7s.
- + First-gen smaller Roller
- + BMW 7 Series-derived underpinnings
- − BMW-shared cabin tech
- − Air suspension cost

Mk2
Black Badge 6.75 TT V12 — 591 bhp, 0-62 in 4.5s.
- + Architecture of Luxury platform
- + 6.75 TT V12 (shared with Phantom)
- − iDrive 7 dated already
- − Air suspension cost
Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
- Air suspension cost
- iDrive age
- 8AT mechatronic
- BMW-shared electronics dated
- iDrive 7 software
- Air suspension
- Self-righting wheel centre service
- Bespoke parts cost
Rivals
Bentley Flying Spur · Mercedes Maybach S-Class · Rolls-Royce Phantom · BMW 7 Series
