Rolls-Royce Ghost First generation

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The Rolls-Royce Ghost First generation (2010–2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 20 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: RR4

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	5,400–5,460 mm RDW	5,400–5,570 mm TC	5,399–5,569 mm
Width	1,950 mm RDW	1,950 mm TC	1,948 mm
Height	1,550 mm RDW	1,550 mm TC	1,550 mm
Wheelbase	3,300–3,470 mm RDW	3,300–3,470 mm TC	3,295–3,465 mm
Front track	1,618–1,674 mm ASTRA	1,620 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,641–1,684 mm ASTRA	1,690 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	2,335–2,395 kg RDW	2,490–2,520 kg TC	2,490–2,520 kg
Mass in running order	2,435–2,495 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,940 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	396 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	3,143–3,341 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	250 km/h RDW	–	–
Torque	780–900 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 255/45R20, 255/50R19, 285/40R20, 255/40R21, 285/35R21

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia, ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
6–8 years	96.1% (94.2–97.4)	86.4%	589
9–12 years	96.0% (94.6–97.0)	77.9%	1,041

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Tyres	10.2%	30.1%
Brakes	2.8%	25.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks	1.9%	6.1%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	1.8%	7.8%
Lights and electrics	1.6%	14.2%
Suspension	1.1%	22.1%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1 complaint for model years 2011–2011.

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 20 versions of the Rolls-Royce Ghost First generation

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European Union 5 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011–2020	6.6 L	420 kW (571 PS)	Petrol	317–357 g/km	3,357
2020	6.7 L	420 kW (571 PS)	Petrol	343 g/km	70
2019–2020	6.6 L	441 kW (600 PS)	Petrol	364–366 g/km	39
2017–2018	6.6 L	450 kW (612 PS)	Petrol	332–333 g/km	40
2010	6.6 L	–	Petrol	316 g/km	610

United Kingdom 11 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2020–2023Ghost · Ghost Extended Wheelbase	6.7 L	420 kW (571 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	15.2–15.8 L/100 km WLTP	347–359 g/km
2019Ghost · Ghost Extended Wheelbase	6.6 L	420 kW (571 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	16.9 L/100 km WLTP	–
2019Ghost	6.6 L	420 kW (571 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	15.8 L/100 km WLTP	–
2019Ghost Extended Wheelbase	6.6 L	420 kW (571 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	15.9 L/100 km WLTP	–
2019Ghost Black Badge Edition	6.6 L	441 kW (600 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	16.4–16.8 L/100 km WLTP	–
2014–2018Extended Wheel Base	6.6 L	–	Petrol	8-speed automatic	14.1–14.4 L/100 km NEDC	329 g/km
2010–2018Ghost	6.6 L	–	Petrol	8-speed automatic	13.6–14.3 L/100 km NEDC	317–327 g/km
2017–2018Ghost Black Badge	6.6 L	–	Petrol	8-speed automatic	14.6 L/100 km NEDC	333 g/km
2013Ghost	6.6 L	–	Petrol	Automatic	14.0 L/100 km NEDC	327 g/km
2013Ghost EWB	6.6 L	–	Petrol	Automatic	14.1 L/100 km NEDC	329 g/km
2012Ghost EWB	6.6 L	–	Petrol	8-speed automatic	13.7 L/100 km NEDC	319 g/km

France 2 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2013–2015GHOST	–	420 kW (571 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	14.0–14.1 L/100 km NEDC	327–329 g/km
2014–2015GHOST	–	442 kW (601 PS)	Petrol	8-speed automatic	14.0–14.1 L/100 km NEDC	327–329 g/km

United States 1 version

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2020SIDI	6.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA	360–396 g/km

Canada 1 version

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2010–2020Full-size	6.6 L	Petrol	8-speed automatic	15.2–17.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	350–400 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.