SHANGHAI MOTOR SHOW: Rolls-Royce Introduces The 2010 Ghost

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the name for its new model series which until now has been known as RR4. The name was announced by CEO, Tom Purves at a press conference held at the Shanghai motor show.

The new car will be called the Rolls-Royce Ghost and production will begin at the company's Goodwood manufacturing facility on the south coast of England later in 2009.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO, Tom Purves, said, "We are delighted to formally announce the Rolls-Royce Ghost. It is one of the most revered names in the automotive industry, evoking images of adventure and technical innovation. The name reflects this new model's breadth of abilities. The first cars to bear the Ghost name were known not only for impressive dependability and refinement but also great flair and style. This car will be the first in a new generation of models to carry this evocative name and will give us two pinnacle product lines – Phantom and Ghost.

The Rolls-Royce Ghost will be built on its own dedicated production line at Goodwood but will share paint, wood and leather workshops with the Phantom series of cars. Rolls-Royce has expanded all areas of its manufacturing facility over the last 18 months to prepare for the introduction of the Ghost model.

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AgentOrange - 4/20/2009 10:40:26 AM

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You had me believing this little tale until the "was forced to go on welfare".
I don't think there's any law anywhere, in any country, which forces anyone to go on public assistance.

AgentOrange - 4/20/2009 11:09:29 AM

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You said he was "forced".
No one can force you unless backed by the law.
He may have chosen to go on the public dole, but no one "forced" him to do so.

M53R - 4/20/2009 11:40:10 AM

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When it comes to road presence, NOTHING matches a Rolls Royce.

Ghost.. nice!

B7FAN - 4/20/2009 1:19:36 PM

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BMW did an outstanding job on this car even though it is based on the 2009 7 series the inside and the outside does not look like BMW carbon copy. nice job BMW keep up the good work!!!!!!and i will take one of these when you release it :)

no1listensanyway - 4/20/2009 11:46:19 AM

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Not enough differation between the Phantom and the Ghost. If I owned a Phantom, I would not be a happy camper. This is going to turn into the Linclon Navigator/Aviator fiasco, what a disaster that was.

Jaybrn - 4/20/2009 12:08:44 PM

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It has a nice presence, good restraint shown in the design

JUGNU - 4/20/2009 1:29:57 PM

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Is it Silver Ghost or just Ghost?

If RR price it at 60-70% of Phantom price, it's going to sell very well. Tough times for Bentley Continental Series ahead.

JUGNU

pushrod27 - 4/20/2009 1:44:15 PM

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it's a beautiful car. really, you're just some idiotic mental patient. Your opinion of the Rolls strikes me as one of a man who is already convinced that he will never be able to afford one.

why don't you try to develop a craft for yourself. it's never too late. maybe you'll be good enough at something that you'll be able to afford a Rolls Royce one day and you can stop talking like an idiot.

Caraficionado - 4/20/2009 1:38:52 PM

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Well done

pushrod27 - 4/20/2009 2:29:05 PM

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I'm glad they banned that idiot and deleted his comments, but now there is no context to justify my posted response...

M53R - 4/20/2009 4:08:46 PM

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The same thing happened to me. Very weird to see comments replying to invisible people.

M53R - 4/20/2009 5:31:30 PM

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He was replying to gaynazisomething guy who got banned.

TexLandRover - 4/20/2009 6:43:43 PM

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Wow, this thing is sweet. But WOW do you have to have some bucks to blow. You live in another world if you can just walk into the ole RR dealer and sign for one of these. For those same folks who have a "luxury" submarine! Nice to dream....

Htay7500 - 4/20/2009 8:27:43 PM

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Ghost..ride the whip!!

It looks real nice though.

Anthony - 4/20/2009 10:00:16 PM

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It looks better than the Phantom in my opinion. The proportions are better distributed throughout the design.

Type707 - 4/20/2009 10:25:57 PM

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A true luxury vehicle.

TECHGEEK - 4/22/2009 12:11:36 AM

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This is not just a car. This is sophistication, art, class and prestige.
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