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Rolls-Royce Ghost

The current Ghost is Rolls-Royce's V12 luxury saloon, pairing an aluminium architecture with all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering, Planar suspension and a highly configurable four-door cabin.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

ProductionSecond-generation Ghost introduced in 2020; Series II introduced for the 2025 model year
GenerationSecond generation, Series II
BodyThe current Ghost is Rolls-Royce's V12 luxury saloon, pairing an aluminium architecture with all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering, Planar suspension and a highly configurable four-door cabin.
LayoutFront-engine luxury saloon on the Architecture of Luxury
Powertrain6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 with automatic transmission
DrivetrainAll-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
SeatingFour- or five-seat configuration depending on specification
Best useLuxury road travel, owner driving and rear-passenger use
01 · Core summary

Core summary

Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II

The supplied material supports a current-generation Rolls-Royce Ghost profile only at a limited identification level. Several filenames explicitly refer to Rolls-Royce Ghost II, Ghost II EWB, Ghost II Black Badge, and Ghost Series II examples from 2025 and 2026. These establish the latest identifiable generation in the supplied image set, but they do not provide a verified specification sheet.

The written reference is about the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, also known as the 40/50 h.p., a car produced from 1907 to 1926. It explains that the Silver Ghost name became widely applied to the 40/50 range and that the model was replaced by the New Phantom in 1925. Those historical facts should not be treated as specifications for the modern Ghost.

Consequently, this package identifies the current Ghost II / Series II generation while leaving engine, drivetrain, seating, dimensions, equipment, performance, efficiency, and safety details unconfirmed.

02 · History & generations

History & generations

Rolls-Royce unveiled this Ghost Series II in October 2024 as an evolution of the second-generation Ghost. It should not be confused with the earlier first-generation Series II update. Both generation and update name are needed when comparing cars.

Dates not established by supplied evidence

Rolls-Royce Ghost (Mk I)

The image set includes a filename explicitly identifying a Ghost Mk I. The supplied reference extract concerns the much older Silver Ghost and does not document the modern Ghost Mk I's launch, engineering, body styles, trims, or production period.

Series II unveiled October 2024

Rolls-Royce Ghost II / Series II

Series II updates the second-generation Ghost; it is distinct from the much earlier Silver Ghost.

03 · Body, platform & design

Body, platform & design

The image filenames support several visual groupings within the current Ghost image set: standard Ghost II, extended-wheelbase Ghost II EWB, Ghost II Black Badge, and Ghost Series II. They also include a separate Ghost Mk I filename, which is classified as an older generation rather than current. The supplied names do not provide reliable details about dimensions, body construction, lighting, grille design, wheel sizes, paint options, or aerodynamic treatment.

The current-generation gallery should therefore use only files explicitly associated with Ghost II, Ghost II EWB, Ghost II Black Badge, Ghost Series II, or clearly dated 2025/2026 Ghost examples. This approach avoids presenting an older or ambiguous vehicle as the current model.

2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost II Black Badge
Current-generation Ghost II Black Badge example. · Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
04 · Engine & drivetrain

Engine & drivetrain

No current Ghost engine, motor, transmission, output, fuel type, charging system, or performance data appears in the supplied extract. The historical reference does describe the Silver Ghost's six-cylinder side-valve engine, with displacement changes from 7,036 cc to 7,428 cc, early three-speed and later four-speed transmissions, and development from 48 bhp to 80 bhp. Those figures apply to the 1907–1926 40/50 h.p. series and are not current Ghost specifications.

The current Ghost II filenames identify model variants but do not establish their mechanical configuration. Black Badge and EWB are naming evidence only; they are not used here to infer engine output, transmission type, wheel drive, acceleration, or fuel consumption. A verified current powertrain source would be required before those fields could be completed.

2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost II Black Badge
Current-generation Ghost II Black Badge example. · Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
05 · Trim differences

Trim differences

The filenames support the existence of labels called Ghost II Black Badge and Ghost II EWB in the supplied image set. They also identify standard Ghost II and Ghost Series II examples. No official trim hierarchy, equipment list, pricing structure, market availability, or distinction between model year and series naming is included in the written reference.

Accordingly, Black Badge and EWB are reported as supplied labels rather than described as fully documented trims. The package does not infer whether either label is available in every market or whether the names represent trims, derivatives, wheelbase versions, or edition designations. The historical extract concerns Silver Ghost, Alpine Eagles, and the New Phantom, none of which should be presented as current Ghost II trim information.

2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost II
Current-generation Ghost II example. · Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
06 · Interior & seating

Interior & seating

Ghost offers extensive Bespoke cabin personalization. One example is Duality Twill, a textile treatment with elaborate stitched detailing. Such a commissioned finish is not proof that every Ghost has the same upholstery. For a used example, inspect its individual commission and equipment record rather than treating a promotional cabin as a universal specification.

2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost II
Current-generation Ghost II example. · Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
07 · Efficiency & range

Efficiency & range

The supplied reference extract contains no fuel-economy, emissions, electric-range, charging, consumption, tank-capacity, or operating-cost information for the current Ghost II. The historical Silver Ghost section discusses engine development and production history, but it provides no modern efficiency measurements and should not be used as a proxy for the current car.

No comparative efficiency conclusion is possible from the supplied material. The 2025 and 2026 image filenames identify current-generation examples visually, not their tested consumption or regulatory ratings. Market-specific figures would also require a defined test cycle and specification, neither of which is supplied here.

08 · Safety & equipment

Safety & equipment

No current Ghost safety equipment, crash-test result, driver-assistance system, braking specification, airbag count, visibility feature, or safety rating is included in the supplied extract or image filenames. These details are therefore not claimed.

The historical reference does mention braking changes on the Silver Ghost, including rear-wheel braking developments and optional four-wheel servo-assisted brakes in 1923. Those details describe an early twentieth-century car and cannot be transferred to Ghost II. A current safety assessment would require manufacturer information or an independent test source tied specifically to the relevant market and model year.

09 · Strengths

Strengths

The strongest supported attribute is generation identification. The filenames distinguish a current Ghost II / Series II group from at least one older Ghost Mk I example, allowing a current-generation gallery to be curated without relying on the older image. The set also contains named Ghost II EWB and Ghost II Black Badge examples, which provides useful visual coverage of supplied current-model labels.

The historical reference establishes the importance of Rolls-Royce's earlier Silver Ghost to the marque's reputation for quietness, reliability, and engineering development. That context is relevant to brand history, but it is not evidence that the modern Ghost has the same measurable characteristics.

Cariary perspective
Ghost Series II combines the marque's V12 power, aluminium architecture and highly configurable cabin in a smaller format than Phantom.
10 · Considerations

Considerations

The principal consideration is the evidence boundary. The written reference is titled Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost and describes the 1907–1926 40/50 h.p. series, not the current Ghost II. It cannot support modern engine, transmission, dimensions, cabin, safety, efficiency, pricing, or equipment claims. The image filenames are useful for identifying named generations and variants, but they do not provide technical specifications or confirm every visual detail.

Some files use only “Ghost” without a generation label. Because an older Ghost or an ambiguous example must not fill a current-generation gallery, those files are excluded from current-generation use unless the filename itself supplies sufficient identification. The current assessment should be expanded only with a source specifically covering Ghost II / Series II.

11 · Recommended use

Recommended use

The Ghost name is associated with a luxury passenger car, and the supplied image set clearly identifies a current Ghost II / Series II group. Beyond that broad classification, the evidence does not document a verified use-case profile, seating arrangement, cargo capacity, ride configuration, chauffeur-oriented equipment, or touring capability.

The Ghost II EWB filename indicates an extended-wheelbase derivative, but no conclusion about passenger space or intended customer use is added from the name alone. Similarly, Black Badge is retained as a supplied model label without inferring a performance role. Buyers seeking information about daily use, long-distance travel, rear-seat accommodation, or urban operation would need model-specific technical and equipment data not present in this reference package.

2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost II
Current-generation Ghost II example. · Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
12 · FAQ

FAQ

Q: What is the current Ghost generation identified here? A: Ghost II / Series II is the latest generation supported by the supplied 2025 and 2026 filenames.

Q: Is the Silver Ghost the current Ghost? A: No. The extract describes the historic 40/50 h.p. Silver Ghost, produced from 1907 to 1926.

Q: Are Ghost II engine specifications confirmed? A: No. The supplied reference provides no current Ghost II powertrain data.

Q: Is Ghost II EWB documented as a separate trim? A: Only its filename is supplied; its formal market classification is not verified.

Q: Which images are excluded from the current gallery? A: The Ghost Mk I image and ambiguous or unassigned Ghost images are excluded.

What makes the Rolls-Royce Ghost different?

Ghost Series II combines the marque's V12 power, aluminium architecture and highly configurable cabin in a smaller format than Phantom.

Who should consider it?

Luxury road travel, owner driving and rear-passenger use

13 · Sources & updates

Sources & updates

Research for this Rolls-Royce Ghost profile prioritized current manufacturer specifications, model-year equipment pages and official press material. Independent safety or regulatory records were used where available. Historical references were kept separate from current-generation specifications and image identification.

Equipment, pricing and certified figures can vary by market, trim and model year. The expandable reference list below contains the linked sources used for verification. Last editorial review: August 30, 2026.

Last editorial review: August 30, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.