That the Chinese market has turned into an important base for the automakers premium is clear that it was the Shanghai Auto Show Rolls Royce selected for the first version of Ghost Extended wheelbase. The ghost of the EMP. is in fact a model befitting to be shown to a consumer market that has a strong predilection for long and spacious sedans. It's not surprising that Rolls-Royce came to the Asia Pacific region for a global launch for the first time.
The car is in fact the best choice for those who love the space and comfort in the obtaining of the presence and the dynamism of the door of the car that they are in. The extended wheelbase phantom would therefore built to order and only in limited number in 2011 while full production begins in 2012.
A total of 170 mm has been added to the database in the version of the EMP. the wheel of the ghost and it responds to room additional knee which is almost double when compared to the standard Ghost. The car also received a new panoramic sunroof. With this total length of the car counter back at 5.57 5.40 metres. Incidentally, the SWB Ghost is 5,83 m in length. The rear doors of the car are significantly larger because of the overall length of the car, which is where the EPM thing. becomes evident.
However, there is no change in the engine continues to be of the same unit 6.6 litre twin turbo V12, which is capable of producing 571 HP and 780 Nm (575.4 lb - ft) of torque, which most is available in as little as 1 500 tr / min. Also, the increase in length with a weight increase did not much figures, capable, as is that hitting the three figure mark speed flat for 5 seconds to take-off of the car. Something which is not bad for a car of its size and weight.
Balance between comfort and handling of the car was directed by the suspension of air feature four smart corner that the car was installed with.
The extended wheelbase phantom price is 5.118 million yuan in China, including the tax. At current exchange rates, it would be €548,000 or $784,000.
The other cars Rolls Royce displayed at the Shanghai show was the ghost of China Edition with red Interior, or twin coachlines, gold-plated rifling Spirit of Ecstasy and fine stainless steel. This model was developed by the company only for the Chinese market and would be available in models of the limited series with three color - Garnet options deep, black Ember and infinity. The cars would come also with other added features such as silver and gold packages.
