Rolls Royce Bespoke Picnic Set

Some of the Luxury car makers also offer branded goodies to please their customers, and also to charge them a few extra grands! Now Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in-house Bespoke design and engineering team has come up with an exquisite four-person picnic set finished in polished aluminum, veneer and leather. It’s limited to 100 units.

Rolls Royce Releases Performance Figures for 2010 Ghost Sedan

Rolls Royce Releases Performance Figures for 2010 Ghost Sedan

Since there's no point in releasing teaser photos of the Ghost as changes over the pre-production concept will be extremely limited, Rolls Royce is bombarding us with new information on its 'entry-level' sedan model. This time the BMW Group owned British automaker confirmed details on the performance figures for the Phantom's baby brother. More specifically, the new 6.6-litre turbocharged V12 engine will produce an output of 570PS at 5,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 780Nm or 575 lb-ft at just 1,500 rpm.

The V12 engine that will be linked to an 8-speed automatic ZF gearbox, will help the Ghost to deliver a 0-60 mph time of 4.7 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.9 seconds) and a governed top speed of 155mph or 250km/h.

"First and foremost Ghost is a Rolls-Royce. This means that despite its extraordinary performance figures it has been engineered for effortless composure and refined power delivery," said Rolls-Royce Director of Engineering, Helmut Riedl. "This is illustrated by the significant levels of low down torque available which makes pulling away very smooth and for an exceptionally relaxed driving experience."

Previously, Rolls-Royce confirmed that the Ghost will ride on an "intelligent" four corner air suspension system using multi link aluminium front and rear axles.

In Europe, deliveries of the Ghost will begin late in 2009 with prices in the UK starting from £165,000 ($272,000 US or €191,000) excluding taxes and delivery charges. Ιn other markets including the USA and Asia Pacific region, the Ghost will begin to arrive at dealerships from the second quarter of 2010.

Geely GE: Live Photos of China-Made Rolls-Royce Phantom Lookalike

Geely GE: Live Photos of China-Made Rolls-Royce Phantom Lookalike

They may say that imitation is the best form of flattery, but we wouldn't bet that the uptight chaps over at Rolls Royce are feeling any sort of flattery upon viewing Geely Motors' luxury GE sedan at the Shanghai Auto Show. To say that the GE's exterior design is inspired from the Rolls Royce Phantom would probably be an understatement. The 5.29 meter or about 208 inches long Chinese limo is a tad shorter than its uber luxurious British counterpart but whereas the Phantom gets a normal rear seat bench, the GE has a single rear chair fit for a king, queen or maybe even a member of the Chinese government...

Not surprisingly, the Geely GE Limo does not get a massive V12 engine but instead it goes by with an 'everyday' V6 gasoline engine that's good enough for an output of 278-horsepower and 340Nm of torque that is channeled to the rear whees via an automatic transmission.

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The (Rolls Royce) Phantom of the Hummer

The (Rolls Royce) Phantom of the Hummer

This is so wrong, in so many ways that we've lost count. But admittedly it is comically hilarious. Actually it's probably the most ridiculous transformation of a Hummer we've seen to date. Now, why on earth would someone perform a Rolls Royce Phantom-like face transplant on an Hummer H2 is beyond logical comprehension. We'll just leave it at that...

Via: Autogespot

Pininfarina’s Rolls-Royce Based Hyperion Unveiled

Pininfarina’s Rolls-Royce Based Hyperion Unveiled




This is the first picture of Pininfarina’s Hyperion that will make its official debut at the Pebble Beach Concours classic car show in Monterey, California on August 13. The Hyperion is a one-off coach-built model that was commissioned by an unnamed and apparently, very rich enthusiast. Based on the Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe, the Hyperion is supposed to pay homage to the great pre war cars with its style, size and overall presence.