Catering for 'customers who require increased space and comfort without sacrificing Ghost's unique balance of dynamism and poise' Rolls-Royce has unveiled a stretched wheelbase version of its Ghost luxury saloon.
The Ghost Extended Wheelbase will be built to order and is available in only limited numbers for 2011 - Goodwood won't stretch (sorry, groan etc...) out to full production until 2012.
The Extended Wheelbase variant has been created by lobbing in 170mm to the car's wheelbase, but with no detriment to the model's balanced proportions and stunning contemporary design (says Rolls-Royce). Legroom is obviously rather more copious in the rear, and knee-room is more than doubled compared with the standard Ghost.
Although Rolls says the car is just as good to drive, that extra space and the new panoramic sunroof leave you in no doubt where the owners of this car are really expected to sit.
Mind you, that twin-turbo charged V12 engine is still good for 555bhp and 575lb ft of torque, so the Ghost Extended Wheelbase is obviously no slouch.
Rolls-Royce also showed a bespoke China Edition Ghost at Shanghai. Specifically designed to suit the tastes of Chinese customers, this model features a consort red interior, gold twin-coachlines, gold-plated Spirit of Ecstasy and stainless steel pinstripes and is available to order in limited quantities by discerning Chinese customers.
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