Rolls Royce Ghost

Rolls-Royce has pledged the new Ghost to a doctrine of "post-opulence," prioritizing substance over flashy style. But it's still got shooting stars in the ceiling, which is also a subwoofer, as well as the company's latest "planar" suspension system.

The Spofec Black One takes the Rolls Royce Ghost Series II and adds modifications featuring a matte black motif and improved engine performance kits to create a car that wouldn't look out of place in the Green Hornet's garage.

Technology-wise, the new Rolls-Royce Ghost has received a number of updates, including headlights that automatically adjust so your high beams don't dazzle oncoming drivers, and a GPS-aided transmission that reads the road ahead and pre-selects the best gear for an upcoming hill or corner.

Due for its first public showing at the Frankfurt motor show is the new Rolls-Royce Ghost incorporates a plethora of complex electronic aids and safety systems designed to operate as one, imperceptibly to the driver.

Rolls-Royce is to again use the magical Ghost name on its new 8-speed, 6.6 litre turbocharged V12. The Silver Ghost was the model upon which the company built its global reputation for reliability and performance and has not been used since 1925.

June 4, 2007 It was 100 years ago this week that a new marque established itself in the minds of the British public as the world’s finest car. Just over 12 mont