RR 200EX/ RR Ghost Initial Impressions!

Maverick5490 · 20th May 2009, 11:36

Hello All,

Been waiting to write this since quiet some time. Had been to Singapore in the end of March for an exclusive preview of the only RR Ghost in the world, organized by RR UK for the Asia Pacific dealers. Was a 4 day event held at the magnificent Capella resort (Newly Opened) at Sentosa Islands. Got to see and feel the RR Ghost first hand, she sure is spell binding. Here are a few initial impressions:

Exterior:
- Built completely new from ground up, does not share any body parts with the earlier Phantoms.
- Appears more compact,sporty and approachable, not as intimidating as the Phantom or the EWB.
- Nice subtle lines and stately appearance, much like the Bentley Flying Spur.

Interior:
- Again completely new design. Everything inside is new. The features and electricals are based largely on the new gen BMW 7 Series F02.
- The controls, displays, functions are identical to the F02.
- Luxurious and spacious without a doubt.

Powertrain:
- New 6.6ltr V12 Twin turbo motor borrowed from BMW and tweaked by RR to meet their specifications. Yet to receive an F02 with the new V12 Engine.
- The car was just for display and not meant to be driven, since it had to visit a lot of countries and is the only one in the world!

Pricing is not yet confirmed, but will be less than the RR Phantom SWB. Should expect deliveries in the middle of 2010!

Posting a few pics clicked by the professional photographer there. Will post the detailed interior pics clicked by me later.

Enjoy!

AyAn! · 20th May 2009, 16:44

Standard Rolls fare..like a bit more swoopy evolution of the Phantom.headlamps look classy and innovative.Nice scoop there!!!

hillram · 20th May 2009, 16:52

Its a classic RR image.The front Grille,Alloys..dont find much change at all.

vinaydas · 20th May 2009, 18:26

brilliant!!! i think the Flying spur should be intimidated by it

avishar · 20th May 2009, 23:39

The size of the vehicle cant be grasped from those low pics.
Looks nice though.

Nitin · 21st May 2009, 02:00

Lucky you!! That must have been one amazing experience!
I know that cars from the RR stable have a stereotypical look, but there's something a tab bit difference about the Ghost. I'd love to see pics of the machine, taken in broad daylight!

Brabus E V12 · 21st May 2009, 02:49

That does look amazing. Ive somehow never liked the Bentley FS. I think this would really dent the Bentley FS sales in a big way.

Maverick5490 · 22nd May 2009, 13:55

Ok Guys, here are the remaining pics from my Cam!

P.S. (MODS)- The pics that I upload do not show the Team-Bhp watermark at the bottom, is there any setting for this, or could you ddo the needful.

Maverick5490 · 22nd May 2009, 14:03

And now, the last installment of pics, also a couple of pics of beauties spotted at the launch!

AyAn! · 23rd May 2009, 00:21

God is in the detail!! Painstakingly hand made...A Rolls is a rolls.Awesome pics buddy!!
Love the black 599 too!!

DocG · 25th May 2009, 16:26

Sushil, now that's just unfair...Just when you think it can't get any better than the DHC you go and spoil my dreams. Damn that must be one of the most modern looking Rolls ever, the swoopy style, the headlamps all amazing.

I see that there's great boot capacity LOL also wonder what the FE is

Maverick5490 · 27th May 2009, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocG

Sushil, now that's just unfair...Just when you think it can't get any better than the DHC you go and spoil my dreams. Damn that must be one of the most modern looking Rolls ever, the swoopy style, the headlamps all amazing.

I see that there's great boot capacity LOL also wonder what the FE is

LOL! Wait till you see it in flesh, then you will want her even more!

Sahil · 27th May 2009, 16:15

Brilliant pics Sushil, even the ones from your cam !
I love how the RR design team just get the perfect blend each time. With the current Phantom, they kept the prestige and heritage intact in addition to giving it modern look and features. This time too, they kept the prestige of an RR and similarities with it's big daddy Phantom but at the same time made it feel at home with other luxury sedans.
The interiors reek quality and finesse. Boot space is very good too. Although it can certainly be mistaken as a Phantom by some, there are a few grey areas- The front facia and headlamps make it look similar to the maserati quattroporte. The interior space seems a little cramped in comparison to the 7er and it's likes. The rear view mirrors look awkward !
Sushil- Can you give us a short comparo between the F02 7 series and the 200EX. And the Bentley flying spur, if possible.

v10 · 27th May 2009, 22:39

Here are some pictures from a friend who was there:-

AyAn! · 27th May 2009, 22:55

Now thats a real exotic car show!! A treat to the car-junkied eyes!! great pics..

20th May 2009, 11:36	#1
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 1,994 Times View My Garage	RR 200EX/ RR Ghost Initial Impressions! Hello All, Been waiting to write this since quiet some time. Had been to Singapore in the end of March for an exclusive preview of the only RR Ghost in the world, organized by RR UK for the Asia Pacific dealers. Was a 4 day event held at the magnificent Capella resort (Newly Opened) at Sentosa Islands. Got to see and feel the RR Ghost first hand, she sure is spell binding. Here are a few initial impressions: Exterior: - Built completely new from ground up, does not share any body parts with the earlier Phantoms. - Appears more compact,sporty and approachable, not as intimidating as the Phantom or the EWB. - Nice subtle lines and stately appearance, much like the Bentley Flying Spur. Interior: - Again completely new design. Everything inside is new. The features and electricals are based largely on the new gen BMW 7 Series F02. - The controls, displays, functions are identical to the F02. - Luxurious and spacious without a doubt. Powertrain: - New 6.6ltr V12 Twin turbo motor borrowed from BMW and tweaked by RR to meet their specifications. Yet to receive an F02 with the new V12 Engine. - The car was just for display and not meant to be driven, since it had to visit a lot of countries and is the only one in the world! Pricing is not yet confirmed, but will be less than the RR Phantom SWB. Should expect deliveries in the middle of 2010! Posting a few pics clicked by the professional photographer there. Will post the detailed interior pics clicked by me later. Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails
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20th May 2009, 16:44	#2
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 872 Times	Standard Rolls fare..like a bit more swoopy evolution of the Phantom.headlamps look classy and innovative.Nice scoop there!!!
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20th May 2009, 16:52	#3
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,941 Thanked: 1,329 Times View My Garage	Its a classic RR image.The front Grille,Alloys..dont find much change at all.
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20th May 2009, 18:26	#4
vinaydas BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	brilliant!!! i think the Flying spur should be intimidated by it
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20th May 2009, 23:39	#5
avishar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: kolkata/bangalore,india Posts: 2,906 Thanked: 4,236 Times	The size of the vehicle cant be grasped from those low pics. Looks nice though.
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21st May 2009, 02:00	#6
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	Lucky you!! That must have been one amazing experience! I know that cars from the RR stable have a stereotypical look, but there's something a tab bit difference about the Ghost. I'd love to see pics of the machine, taken in broad daylight!
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21st May 2009, 02:49	#7
Brabus E V12 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London/NewDelhi Posts: 392 Thanked: 56 Times	That does look amazing. Ive somehow never liked the Bentley FS. I think this would really dent the Bentley FS sales in a big way.
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22nd May 2009, 13:55	#8
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 1,994 Times View My Garage	Ok Guys, here are the remaining pics from my Cam! P.S. (MODS)- The pics that I upload do not show the Team-Bhp watermark at the bottom, is there any setting for this, or could you ddo the needful. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Maverick5490 : 22nd May 2009 at 14:06.
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22nd May 2009, 14:03	#9
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,498 Thanked: 1,994 Times View My Garage	And now, the last installment of pics, also a couple of pics of beauties spotted at the launch! Attached Thumbnails
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23rd May 2009, 00:21	#10
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 872 Times	God is in the detail!! Painstakingly hand made...A Rolls is a rolls.Awesome pics buddy!! Love the black 599 too!!
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25th May 2009, 16:26	#11
DocG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai - Singapore - Cali - Sydney - S.Korea Posts: 870 Thanked: 12 Times View My Garage	Sushil, now that's just unfair...Just when you think it can't get any better than the DHC you go and spoil my dreams. Damn that must be one of the most modern looking Rolls ever, the swoopy style, the headlamps all amazing. I see that there's great boot capacity LOL also wonder what the FE is
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27th May 2009, 16:15	#13
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,354 Thanked: 8,002 Times	Brilliant pics Sushil, even the ones from your cam ! I love how the RR design team just get the perfect blend each time. With the current Phantom, they kept the prestige and heritage intact in addition to giving it modern look and features. This time too, they kept the prestige of an RR and similarities with it's big daddy Phantom but at the same time made it feel at home with other luxury sedans. The interiors reek quality and finesse. Boot space is very good too. Although it can certainly be mistaken as a Phantom by some, there are a few grey areas- The front facia and headlamps make it look similar to the maserati quattroporte. The interior space seems a little cramped in comparison to the 7er and it's likes. The rear view mirrors look awkward ! Sushil- Can you give us a short comparo between the F02 7 series and the 200EX. And the Bentley flying spur, if possible.
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27th May 2009, 22:39	#14
v10 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 793 Thanked: 45 Times	Here are some pictures from a friend who was there:- Attached Thumbnails
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27th May 2009, 22:55	#15
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 872 Times	Now thats a real exotic car show!! A treat to the car-junkied eyes!! great pics..
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