People who purchase a Rolls-Royce Ghost are not the same as those who purchase a Phantom. The Phantom is more of a rider's car. The Ghost though is a driver's car, and is aimed at buyers who don't hire a chauffeur and drive themselves.
@@tylersmidt3641 well, considering they got slower in the 80’s than they were in the 60’s and 70’s, it’s not exactly a given, is it? Nice try at sarcasm though👍
@@carsandchronos wow, you're dumb, they definitely were quicker in the 80s than in the 70s, an easy google search will show u that, so yes it actually is a given, also you trying to compare cars from 40-50 years ago to the cars now is fucking stupid cars are evolving much faster than they were in the 70s,80s etc.
I love the Ghost. I'll take a wht/wht with the long wheel base. The Rolls Royce is a car you CAN'T appreciate without actually riding in one. The whisper quiet engine and butter soft leather. And they are built like a tank.
@92ASC Actually the Bentley 6.75ltr twin turbo V8 puts out 505hp and 752 ftlbs, stick that in your diesel stack and smoke it. I own a diesel, but those numbers are crazy
@Moparornocar74 Yea I know there are a few exceptions. That being one of them, another for instance is the V12 biturbo in the Mercedes SL65 and S65 AMG's puts out 604HP and 738ft-lb. But generally speaking, diesels almost always have the torque advantage. You also have to remember that these cars are $200k+. You could easily get the same figures from a Cummins or Duramax for less than $30k and some tuning.
What more could you ask for? I have a beat up Ford Mondeo year 2000, but it gets me there, just! I drove a Caddy once for three days, very smooth and cosy.
Beautiful amazing car good performance but obviously overpriced I would rather get a beamer or s class Mercedes almost the same thing and the lot cheaper!!!!!!
I purchased a 2011 Ghost a few weeks ago. It has suffered the bulk of its depreciation now and as such represents a fabulous car from the world's greatest car manufacturer for the same price as a new Mercedes. Factor in the cliff-face depreciation the new Mercedes will now go through in the next five years and suddenly the Rolls seems a bargain.
@2iBMX i'm not impressed. there's duramax diesel trucks weighing over 6000 lbs that post in the 12-14 seconds range with simple power programmers and exhaust pipes. and they are v8 diesel engines. this is a v-12 car and that's all it can do? weak.
I personally expect more regarding design for this high of a price, they barely updated the exterior in 10 years... It's just so bland and boring, even a Toyota Camry has more style with its body lines and curves. I don't care if it's iconic or not, it still looks very unappealing.
The front end of this car is rather ugly. I kind of like the huge chrome grille, it's unique, but it doesn't quite fit with the rest of the design, elements of which like the headlights and... whatever that is beneath them look awkward. In fact, the headlights combined with the grill and the opening beneath all of them serve to make the car look like a big face with vacant eyes and an idiotic grin. The rear of the car also looks very generic, almost like a Lincoln. Although I feel that way about a lot of modern ultra-luxury cars. The Phantom, while not a perfect design, looks a lot better than the Ghost. At least the Ghost has some really great performance. Although, that thing looks downright weird going through the slalom and the avoidance steering makes the car look very wobbly. I dunno, it's not like these are bad cars or anything, but I feel like this car is particularly forgettable.
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@@shanet7511 why are you in the comments then asshole
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John Davis is the best! Love his legendary voice
damn, see the front lift up, that's torque!!
And soft springs!
Man 2010 seems super old.
The number of paranormal puns from John was unbelievable
The secret with Rollers: this thing is 10 years old and STILL looks fresh! And it is still odd to see a RR going through the slalom. 🤣
I was thinking that too. If you told me this was a 2021 model, I would have believed it except for the lack of LED lights.
@@scdevon Actually the new Ghost doesn´t look that good, in my opinion.
@@AUTOdidact77 It’s not too bad however I prefer the old shape 💯%
Or doing the drag strip
People who purchase a Rolls-Royce Ghost are not the same as those who purchase a Phantom. The Phantom is more of a rider's car. The Ghost though is a driver's car, and is aimed at buyers who don't hire a chauffeur and drive themselves.
5500 pounds going 0-60 in 4.7 seconds... that is psychotic.
This comment didn’t age well....
There are now countless SUV’s weighing much more than this with quicker 0-60 speeds
@@carsandchronos cars got faster in the last 10 years who would've thought that?
@@carsandchronos true. But that is still fast for any car.
@@tylersmidt3641 well, considering they got slower in the 80’s than they were in the 60’s and 70’s, it’s not exactly a given, is it?
Nice try at sarcasm though👍
@@carsandchronos wow, you're dumb, they definitely were quicker in the 80s than in the 70s, an easy google search will show u that, so yes it actually is a given, also you trying to compare cars from 40-50 years ago to the cars now is fucking stupid cars are evolving much faster than they were in the 70s,80s etc.
i wonder if i can hire John Davis to read bedtime stories to my munchkins??? his voice is legendary lolol.
Great video, gorgeous Rolls Royce. Thank you motor week!!
I love the Ghost. I'll take a wht/wht with the long wheel base. The Rolls Royce is a car you CAN'T appreciate without actually riding in one. The whisper quiet engine and butter soft leather. And they are built like a tank.
@92ASC Actually the Bentley 6.75ltr twin turbo V8 puts out 505hp and 752 ftlbs, stick that in your diesel stack and smoke it. I own a diesel, but those numbers are crazy
The term "baby" is relative in this context. LOL
Omg look at the body roll, it’s almost suv like. All the way to red line huh!! Didn’t know rolls had a redline.
worse
Looks like John Davis has been hitting the tanning bed a bit
wait... is this the wheel of fortune guy or jeopardy? The guy that announce the prizes.
No.
There are no prizes on Jeopardy.
@Moparornocar74 Yea I know there are a few exceptions. That being one of them, another for instance is the V12 biturbo in the Mercedes SL65 and S65 AMG's puts out 604HP and 738ft-lb. But generally speaking, diesels almost always have the torque advantage. You also have to remember that these cars are $200k+. You could easily get the same figures from a Cummins or Duramax for less than $30k and some tuning.
You have a $300,000 car and you defile it with the most hideous cheapest luggage that you can buy?
Prettiest Rolls.
If you gonna WISH for an Aston Martin you may as well WISH for the 'One 77'.
13.0@114? jesus
Great report........ but what is with the luggage? New suit, old shoes if you know what I mean!
need to show the doors more hello
haha, he's so golden brown!
What more could you ask for? I have a beat up Ford Mondeo year 2000, but it gets me there, just! I drove a Caddy once for three days, very smooth and cosy.
Why would you have an entry level model be more powerful than the flagship model? That makes no sense at all.
@bobbyjojo805 yes it is well gust take out the luxury and the powerfull engine and the body has the same face
Beautiful amazing car good performance but obviously overpriced I would rather get a beamer or s class Mercedes almost the same thing and the lot cheaper!!!!!!
I purchased a 2011 Ghost a few weeks ago. It has suffered the bulk of its depreciation now and as such represents a fabulous car from the world's greatest car manufacturer for the same price as a new Mercedes. Factor in the cliff-face depreciation the new Mercedes will now go through in the next five years and suddenly the Rolls seems a bargain.
Awesome
@bobbyjojo805 hell naww it's not! Seriously a 300 close to a Ghost or Phantom?! ROFL
car has a lot of torque, front just comes on up
@MrDeerecub1977 that doest look like a malibu
Sorry but it looks like a Chevy Malibu with a grille from Pep Boys
Im sorry but who gets a rolls royce and a chevy mixed up.
Mabye a c300 hemi mabye
@2iBMX i'm not impressed. there's duramax diesel trucks weighing over 6000 lbs that post in the 12-14 seconds range with simple power programmers and exhaust pipes. and they are v8 diesel engines. this is a v-12 car and that's all it can do? weak.
This just shows how American you are
Literally no one drives Duramax’s outside of North America
i wish i cAN have this car but sadly i got a 2012 chrysler 300 for my 16 bday !!lol its clous to a rolls roys right
bobbyjojo805 no
I personally expect more regarding design for this high of a price, they barely updated the exterior in 10 years... It's just so bland and boring, even a Toyota Camry has more style with its body lines and curves. I don't care if it's iconic or not, it still looks very unappealing.
I Can see why Athletes produce these cars . 3:45
For the gray poupon crowd
The BMW/RR marriage I fell ruined RR. A Rolls should have a Rolls exclusive engine not a BMW one
You can’t blame them they literally saved Rolls Royce from going under
Because it was inevitable
since BMW is a unreliable car i would not brag about having parts from that company
roger white
You probably never owned one.
LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME! i'm rich as hell.
The front end of this car is rather ugly. I kind of like the huge chrome grille, it's unique, but it doesn't quite fit with the rest of the design, elements of which like the headlights and... whatever that is beneath them look awkward. In fact, the headlights combined with the grill and the opening beneath all of them serve to make the car look like a big face with vacant eyes and an idiotic grin.
The rear of the car also looks very generic, almost like a Lincoln. Although I feel that way about a lot of modern ultra-luxury cars.
The Phantom, while not a perfect design, looks a lot better than the Ghost. At least the Ghost has some really great performance. Although, that thing looks downright weird going through the slalom and the avoidance steering makes the car look very wobbly.
I dunno, it's not like these are bad cars or anything, but I feel like this car is particularly forgettable.
"Urine Control" that's great for Old people .
I noticed that too. This car is supposed to appeal to a younger clientele lol.
Entry level Rolls? For over $250k, I'll take a house.
A $250,000 junk.