Reportedly on track to launch as a 2021 model, the new Rolls-Royce Ghost will be
underpinned by the same platform as the Phantom that will be shortened to
accomodate the more compact dimensions of Rolls’ entry level luxury sedan.
The prototype snapped is
covered in thick camouflage, but it’s not particularly difficult to imagine
what the new Ghost looks like underneath. For starters, a set of larger
headlights virtually identical to those of the Phantom will characterize the
front fascia. Alterations will also be made to the front grille to provide a
refreshed and more modern feel.
The overall shape of the Ghost is expected to be
retained for the 2021 model, and changes to the rear fascia could be limited to
different lights and a bespoke bumper. While the exterior won’t be very
different, the interior should undergo some welcome changes. Expect new gauges,
an updated infotainment system and the possible inclusion of ‘The Gallery’, a
special section of the dashboard that can be turned into a tiny art gallery
that’s already available in the new Phantom.
All current Rolls-Royce Ghost models feature a
6.6-liter twin-turbocharged V12 with power ranging from 562 hp and 780 Nm in the standard model to 604 hp and 840 Nm in the Black
Badge. In all likelihood, this engine will be carried over to the 2021 Ghost
with few changes, although we wouldn’t rule out the new 6.75-liter twin-turbo
V12 from the Phantom finding its way into the Ghost.
