Rolls-Royce Unveils Ghost Series II

Rolls-Royce unveiled its Ghost Series II at the ongoing 2014 Geneva International Motor Show. Launched in 2009, the Ghost has received its first major facelift as the Ghost Series II and is expected to be in the showrooms by the end of this summer season. The premier saloon shows slight exterior changes that includes redesigned front headlamps with engagement of LED DRLs, newly designed bumper along with new color paint with revised surface texture.

On unveiling Ghost Series II, to a packed hall in Geneva’s Palexpo, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Torsten Müller-Ötvös said, “The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II is the ultimate entrepreneur’s business tool. Following the worldwide success of its predecessor, I am confident that this re-designed and updated Rolls-Royce will continue to attract increasing numbers of new customers to the marque, in particular business entrepreneurs seeking an oasis of calm in a frenetic business world.”

Inside the cabin, the Ghost Series II showcases best in class interior upgrades. The alinement's of new seats gives greater driving comfort while attachment of new infotainment system with 10.25 inch touchscreen adds more to its elegance. The saloon also features increased Heating option, Wi-Fi connectivity, Satellite Aided Transmission (SAT) that helps the car to automatically adjust itself in response to the change in surroundings.

Commenting on the event, “As a design statement, Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II continues to transcend time,” comments Giles Taylor, Director of Design for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. “This is ensured by the deft treatment of features such as the new headlights, the new wake channel on the bonnet and surfacing that lend the car a more dynamic, purposeful stance and hint at the cutting edge technology inside. I am very pleased with the overall sense of design harmony.”

While the mechanical specifications remaining unchanged, the car will carry its tried and tested 6.6-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine that develops a power of 571bhp and 780Nm of torque.