2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Sports Line Black Bison Edition

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Sports Line Black Bison Edition

Some cars require no further tweaking both externally or internally or even for their engine to make them any better. Their inherent quality is class enough when they roll out of the factory lines. Rolls Royce Phantom can surely be placed in this category of vehicles. Yet there are tuners who would not stop and doing their bit on the likes of theRolls Royce Phantom as well as few other of the same category like the Bentley Continental Flying Spur and the Mercedes E-Class.
Few images of the re-worked Rolls Royce Phantom SPORTS LINE Black Bison Edition have been released by the tuning company. This car would be debuting at the 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon event. The reworked car as is evident in the photograph, has redesigned front bumpers, new headlamps with LED lights, and new side skirts. There would for sure be modification carried out to the rear of the car as well like new exhaust and spoilers in all probability. There would be new wheels also in the package as can be expected.

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Shaheen

Rolls-Royce unveiled Phantom Coupe Shaheen – a very famous falcon known for its strength and agility.

The car is specially build for Abu Dhabi Motors and features red carbon fibre, embroidered headrests with Shaheen Falcon design, an exclusive name plate “Shaheen Motif”, Mugello stitching, an Orchid Pearl colour, twin choachline in Tudor Red.

The exterior is finished with a set of 21″ star wheels.

Inside, Phantom Coupe Shaheen includes Mugello Red with Seashell Leather, instrument panel in red carbon fibre and white instrument dials, Marine White veneer, veneered steering wheel spokes and veneered interior cappings.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupe Shaheen is powered by 6.7 liter V12 engine producing 460HP and 720Nm of torque. The acceleration from 0 to 62mph is in 5.8 seconds and the top speed is 250km/h (electronically limited).

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Shaheen

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Shaheen

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe Shaheen

2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom complete guide

For 2010, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is unchanged, although prices have dropped.

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is available as a Coupe, Sedan, Drophead Coupe convertible, and Extended Wheelbase. All use a 6.7-litre V12 engine with six-speed automatic transmission.

Each vehicle is built to customer specifications, with available features such as a “picnic boot” with seating platform, a choice of more than 44,000 different colours, front and rear parking cameras, multi-zone climate control, Lexicon Logic7 stereo, iPod connectivity, cashmere or leather upholstery, lambs-wool carpets, balanced wheel caps that keep the RR logo upright, and a Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament that automatically flips out of sight to prevent theft when the vehicle is parked.

2010 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe Now At Reduced Price

here are some iconic car brands that defy the challenges of time and trends. Rolls Royce is such a brand that has managed to retain its aura amidst increasing competition and till date is regarded as a super luxury car for people with deep pockets who want the very best in personal transport.

There are several models of Rolls Royce and the 2010 version of Rolls-Royce Phantom has got great reviews from the car critics. The company has not made major changes in build and the price has been slashed. It is now available as a Extended Wheelbase, Drophead Coupe convertible Sedan and Coupe in the UK and other countries. All the models have a powerful 6.7-liter V12 engine and a 6 speed auto transmission.

The company makes the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe customized as per customer requirement and one may be surprised to know that the choice of colors is a whopping 44000. There are several luxurious features like lambs-wool carpets, cashmere and leather upholstery, Lexicon Logic7 stereo, multi-zone climate control and iPod connectivity etc.

1933 Rolls Royce in Barons 27th July Auction

Barons has secured a handsome and interesting trio of Rolls-Royce 20/25s for its sale of Classic, Historic and Sports Cars at Sandown Park on July 27th.

The trio includes a 1935 20/25 Limousine by Thrupp and Maberley. This is a highly significant machine, as it was one of the first cars ever painted with a pearlescent finish (achieved using fish scales suspended in the paint). This superb motor car has performed sterling duty as a wedding car, and is believed to have transported over 100 brides on their big day (£43,000-£48,000).

There is also a 'barn find' 1933 Sedanca de Ville with coachwork by Barker, which has been barn stored for many years and is presented in totally original condition, so presents an outstanding restoration opportunity (£15,000-£20,000).

Finally there is a 1930 20/25 Open Tourer with Keeble bodywork which has been in the same ownership for 30 years (£30,000-£35,000.

2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost

The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a driver's car. You know, the type of driver who is paid to wear a suit, always be early, and smile even on his worst of days. As such, the ride is so supple that you might imagine the massive twenty-inch wheels dancing around potholes rather than just soaking up the impacts. The twin-turbocharged V-12's 563 hp and 575 lb-ft of torque are massaged for gentle yet firm delivery through the eight-speed automatic. The engine never feels aggressive, yet there's always jet-like thrust at the ready.

The small Rolls affords plenty of room for rear-seat passengers, and the trunk could swallow a small Chevy. As you might imagine, the rear seats are just as comfortable as the fronts, and the lambs'-wool carpet under your feet feels like it's three inches thick. I was surprised, though, to see how much equipment was optional, rather than standard on the Ghost. A panoramic sunroof-standard on a $46,355 Acura ZDX-is a $7000 option on top of the $248,700 base price. Passive entry costs $1700 while those iconic wood tray tables cost $2800.

The navigation and entertainment system is borrowed from BMW's iDrive, which means that Rolls doesn't have to curse high-dollar cars with inferior electronics, like so many other niche manufacturers do. The center stack is kept free of clutter by burying a few settings (such as stability control) deep in the iDrive-like system. There's also a neat interactive owners' manual that can be accessed when the vehicle is stopped.

2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost: A dazzling follow-up

Sir Winston Churchill would undoubtedly roll over in his grave to learn that Rolls-Royce and Bentley, the noblest of British luxury car brands, now belong to German manufacturers. The former is one of the BMW Group’s brands, just like another British icon, the Mini. The latter is part of the large Volkswagen conglomerate.

Purists and jingoists alike have no reason to worry about these ownership changes since Rolls-Royce and Bentley, long-time twins, have been brought back to life and re-launched with vigour and an impressive respect for their traditions. Not to mention that they now benefit from the most advanced technology and German engineering and manufacturing know-how. So much for the often questionable and fuzzy quality and innovation that once undermined the reputation of English cars.

Of these two brands, by far the most prestigious and renowned is Rolls-Royce, which, more than any other, is associated with royalty and great wealth. With a still imposing silhouette and an immense Greek temple-like front grille crowned with the emblem of the Spirit of Ecstasy (a feminine figure with wings outstretched) you’d recognize a Rolls anywhere.

2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Review

Your butler, Aloysius, may be seriously unimpressed when you bring home the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost, with its MSRP of just $245,000. Cars.com senior editor Joe Wiesenfelder is here to reassure him, though. Rolls-Royce’s “downmarket” sedan still has all the refinement, luxury and driving prowess of a Rolls and doesn’t even come close to dipping into the shantytown, Hoover flags territory of a BMW or Mercedes-Benz. Read Wiesenfelder’s full review to learn more about the slightly less outlandish Ghost.

2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost

Rolls-Royce has positioned its "cheap" model, the Ghost sedan, brilliantly, in terms of both its price and its unapologetic pursuit of comfort in a class of wannabe sport sedans.

Side The Ghost is 17 inches shorter than the short-wheelbase Phantom, but it's still plenty long, roughly between the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban full-size SUVs.

In the past few years, ultraluxury brands have been adding models to their lineups that are priced lower than their typical ultrarich cars, but that are still more expensive than the most feature- and power-packed models from mass-market luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. In 2004, Bentley introduced its sporty Continental GT coupe at the unprecedented low price of $149,990 and promptly quintupled its sales without damaging the brand, as some had predicted the car might. A four-door Continental Flying Spur followed, currently priced at $177,600, $202,500 for a more powerful Speed version.

At a base price of $245,000, the Ghost comes in above the Spur and the new Aston Martin Rapide ($200,000), and well above the priciest versions of Maserati's Quattroporte ($133,700) and Porsche's new Panamera ($132,600), all of which have four doors.

Yet the Ghost doesn't cost as much as Rolls-Royce's flagship sedan, the Phantom ($380,000), or the 57 ($366,000) from Maybach, a Daimler brand. Though its retired 2009 Arnage was in the same range as the Ghost, Bentley's all-new 2011 Mulsanne flagship starts at $285,000.

Both its character and its price put the Ghost in a position to satisfy buyers and succeed in what's becoming a crowded subset of the luxury market.

First Drive: 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost

You feel it the moment you open the door, which is thicker and heavier than in other cars, closes silently behind you at the push of a button, and has a removable Teflon-coated umbrella stashed in its innards in case the weather turns inclement. The handmade interior trim looks like the finely crafted wood you might find on a 1930s-era yacht. The seat leather, the company says, is made from the hides of bulls raised in pastures free of barbed-wire fencing, which might cause surface blemishes.

2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost

That's all to be expected in a Rolls. What sets the Ghost apart from Roll-Royce's other model, the Phantom, is its relatively diminutive size (a mere 212.6 in. long, some 27 in. shorter than the extended-wheel-base version of the Phantom) and relatively low price (starting sticker is just $247,000, $138,000 less than the "base" model Phantom sedan). Of course, optional equipment can easily add $50,000 to the price of either model (and far more if you go a little crazy).

The rear-wheel-drive Ghost also is the most powerful Rolls ever, with a turbocharged V12 engine under its hood similar to the one in the BMW 760Li—only tweaked to make it even more powerful. In the Ghost, the engine is rated at 6.6 liters (vs. 6.0 liters in the BMW), 563 horsepower (vs. 535 in the BMW), and 575 ft.-lb. of torque (up from the BMW's 550).

As a result, the Ghost not only has the ultrasmooth and quiet ride you expect from a Rolls but also goes like a bat out of hell when you punch the gas. The company says the Ghost will accelerate from zero to 60 in a blazingly fast 4.8 seconds, slightly quicker than a Chevy Corvette Grand Sport and about one second quicker than the Phantom. That's an amazing stat for a big luxury sedan that weighs 5,445 lb. Top speed is 155 miles per hour.

1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II for sale at Bonhams Auctions

A 1934 Rolls-Royce Phantom II, which was used by Greek industrialist Theodore Cozzika to commute between his girlfriend’s (the American film star Pearl White) home in the South of France and their residence in Cairo, is to be sold by Bonhams as part of its Rolls-Royce, Bentley Motor Cars Automobilia sale at Rockingham Castle, Leicestershire on 19 June 2010.

Cozzika and White shared a love for travel. Accordingly the chassis cards state that the car was ‘for use on Continent and Egypt at very high speeds with fairly heavy luggage’.

Pearl White is often referred to as the ‘Stunt Queen’ of silent films and most notably starred in the 1914 series The Perils of Pauline. A legend in cinema history, she is mentioned in the classic film Sunset Boulevard by Betty Schaefer, who claims to be her granddaughter.

When White died of cirrhosis in 1938 at the age of 49, following a battle with drink and drug addiction, she left all of her French property to Cozzika. The car was subsequently sold to Jack Barclay in London in 1941, and a continuous history for the Rolls-Royce is known. Estimated at £250,000 – 300,000, it recently underwent a complete last nut and bolt restoration by marque experts Taylor's of Chichester to concours standards.

2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost Review

The 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is the latest model to come from this storied manufacturer, and it's positioned as the brand's entry-level vehicle. At a quarter-million dollars worth of starting price, that's quite a misnomer. But considering its Phantom sibling will set you back $380,000 and its namesake forebears -- the 1906-'26 Silver Ghosts – are typically valued in the millions, perhaps the new Ghost is a relative bargain.

The 2010 Ghost is all but guaranteed to embody class-leading performance and comfort. True, it is based on a BMW 760Li (BMW owns Rolls-Royce), but Rolls says the Ghost only shares about 20 percent of its construction with the big BMW. Rolls-Royce is also quick to point out that everything you see and touch is all-new and exclusive to the brand. As with all Rolls-Royce vehicles, the new Ghost surrounds occupants in top-notch luxury and unmistakable style. Attention to detail and craftsmanship border on the obsessive.

Back in the old days, Rolls-Royce didn't quote engine output but rather stated that it was "sufficient." Under the Ghost's long hood lies a larger version of BMW's new twin-turbo V12. This potent yet silky-smooth power plant produces a "sufficient" 563 horsepower and 575 pound-feet of torque. Equally impressive is the fact that all of that torque is available at only 1,500 rpm, which makes this substantial automobile feel light on its tires. An eight-speed automatic transmission -- also sourced from BMW -- provides quick, smooth and nearly imperceptible gearchanges.

Though it will be Rolls-Royce's volume leader, the Ghost will still be a relatively rare sight. The company bills the Ghost as a Rolls-Royce that's ideal for daily driver duty, whereas the massive Phantom is more a car for special occasions or one to be chauffeured around in. To put it into terms its clientele will readily relate to, think of the Ghost as the power suit to the Phantom's tuxedo. Overall we're quite impressed, finding it more desirable than a Maybach 57 and a keen alternative to the older Bentley Continental Flying Spur. However, we wonder if it's really worth the added cost over a Mercedes-Benz S600 or Jaguar XJL Supersport. Still, for shoppers with the financial means, the 2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost is an intriguing choice.

2010 Rolls Royce Ghost In Person

2010 Rolls Royce Ghost

Rolls Royce Ghost since the instant we laid eyes upon its beautiful, dual-toned exterior. Hence, it was a particular thrill to get up close to this big beauty at the New York Auto Show.

As previously reported, the RR Ghost features a 563 hp 6.6-liter V12 that throws out 575 lb-ft of torque. Despite its big, hefty RR body, the Ghost screeches to 60 mph in just 4.7 seconds.

Today, it was announced that the Ghost was the winner of the “red dot: best of the best” award for design. We couldn’t agree with the choice more.

See a big gallery of live and promo shots after the break.

Rolls Royce Ghost Luxury Car at Cheap Price

Rolls Royce Ghost

Rolls Royce, the British Brand of luxury cars, has made another history in developing world class luxury cars. In its latest innovation, Rolls Royce has just announced the released of Rolls Royce Ghost, another luxury car to be envied upon by luxury car fanatics.

Rolls Royce Ghost comes with a 6.6-litre V12 engine, which produces 563bhp – that’s enough to propel the luxury car from 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds and has a governed top-speed of 155 mph. It has a completely unique interior, trimmed in customisable leather, wood and metal.

Drivers who already had a test drive of this Rolls Royce Ghost claimed that it is a fantastically engineered car. Despite its quite long size and heavy weight, they were surprised at how agile is it on the road. According to them, this agility comes from an air suspension system with variable damping that ensures stability on all surfaces and in all situations.

The Ghost has been designed and engineered to be more driver-focused than any previous Rolls-Royce car models. With its technology coming from the BMW’s 7 Series, Rolls Royce Ghost has been tried and tested with its quality and reputation.

Rolls Royce Ghost Luxury Car at Cheap Price

Rolls Royce Ghost

Rolls Royce, the British Brand of luxury cars, has made another history in developing world class luxury cars. In its latest innovation, Rolls Royce has just announced the released of Rolls Royce Ghost, another luxury car to be envied upon by luxury car fanatics.

Rolls Royce Ghost comes with a 6.6-litre V12 engine, which produces 563bhp – that’s enough to propel the luxury car from 0-60mph in 4.7 seconds and has a governed top-speed of 155 mph. It has a completely unique interior, trimmed in customisable leather, wood and metal.

Drivers who already had a test drive of this Rolls Royce Ghost claimed that it is a fantastically engineered car. Despite its quite long size and heavy weight, they were surprised at how agile is it on the road. According to them, this agility comes from an air suspension system with variable damping that ensures stability on all surfaces and in all situations.

The Ghost has been designed and engineered to be more driver-focused than any previous Rolls-Royce car models. With its technology coming from the BMW’s 7 Series, Rolls Royce Ghost has been tried and tested with its quality and reputation.

New Geely GE Limousine Looks Much Less Rolls-Royce-ish

Geely GE

The Geely GE, as originally designed last year, looked a lot like a cheap knock-off Rolls Royce. So much so in fact, that Rolls Royce began some preliminary discussions with its legal team. So, Geely went back to the drawing board and used fear of legal retribution as inspiration for a redesign. Not the conventional “emotion meets mechanics” that automotive folks tend to quote, but effective motivation for design just the same.

2010 MANSORY Rolls Royce Ghost

2010 MANSORY Rolls Royce Ghost

2010 MANSORY Rolls Royce Ghost

Rolls Royce Ghost

Rolls-Royce May Revive Camargue And Corniche Names For New Ghost Family

2010 Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan is expected to spawn its own two-door variants. The legacy started with cars like the Camargue and Corniche, both of which were based on the Silver Shadow, which itself is the forebear to the new Ghost.

The car’s lead exterior designer, Andreas Thurner, has previously revealed that there would be a family of models based on the Ghost platform and now a report is claiming that there will be concept versions of the new additions, or as Rolls-Royce likes to call them, “Experimental Cars.”

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom is the coolest car I've driven all year. And on so many levels. The ride is something other luxury-car makers can only dream of. It is like riding on a cloud, but not so much in a floaty, boaty old-Buick kind of way, but more in a controlled, commanding, take-no-prisoners kind of way that won't spill the champagne your passenger is sipping. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom It is effortless. I love the thin steering wheel. You can turn it with one finger, and the steering is so light. But the handling is more precise than you'd expect in a three-ton beast such as this.2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom

2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom seats, and the 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom leather covering them, should be in the car seat hall of fame. They are inviting and so comfortable, I wanted to rip one out and put it in my living room. The quality of the leather and the stitching is on another level from other car makers. As is the wood and the metal used throughout. The teakwood, or whatever the wood is that was used for the rear roof cover, looks like it should be on a vintage boat. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom It is exquisite.