2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost

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Rating8.4

Ranked #4 in 

Midsize Sedan
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$246,500
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Quiet and flamboyant cabin

Modest trunk space for its size

The Rolls Royce Ghost gets the Bespoke Commission treatment for 2011

Infinite customization options

The large size makes it difficult to park

The Bluetooth and entertainment system get an upgrade

Lively driving dynamics and performance for a sedan this large

Specs & Features

$246,500

price

563 hp @ 5250 rpm

horsepower

575 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

6.6L 12cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2011 Rolls Royce Ghost Sedan makes for an excellent contender in the fullsize sedan class. With a standalone trim on offer, the Rolls Royce Ghost has a base MSRP of $246,500, competing directly with the Mercedes-Benz AMG S65 Sedan, the Bentley Continental Flying Spur Sedan, and the least expensive Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S Sedan. All these cars are obviously cheaper yet more powerful than the Ghost. Only a 6.6L twin-turbocharged V12 engine is offered, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Together, they produce 563 horsepower and 575 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 4.9 seconds, the Ghost maintains a combined fuel economy of 15 MPG. Rolls Royce offers the Ghost in 12 stunning colors, with the Lunar Blue being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The Rolls Royce throws in just one trim to choose from. You almost get every luxury feature you could ever imagine in your Ghost. To make your in-cabin experience more pleasurable, we suggest the all-new Bespoke Commission where you get to customize the interior as well as the exterior as per your taste and desires.

Trims

    Base
    $246,500 onwards
    • 19-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • Dual zone automatic front air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Heated mirrors
    • Rain sensing windsheild wiper
    • Rear air conditioning with controls
    • Remote keyless entry
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/HD/Satellite

Compare to similar cars

Price

$246,500

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.41

Horsepower

563 hp @ 5250 rpm

Torque

575 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

7.61

470 hp @ 6000 rpm

443 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.56

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

4

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Gasoline

8.25

372 hp @ 6800 rpm

328 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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Gasoline

8.13

505 hp @ 4200 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.88

326 hp @ 5800 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

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Gasoline

8.61

275 hp @ 6000 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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Gasoline

8.31

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

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Gasoline

8.48

385 hp @ 6500 rpm

380 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

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Gasoline

8.69

239 hp @ 4900 rpm

287 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm

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2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    4.8 sec12.8 sec175 mph
    4.7 sec13.2 sec168 mph
    5.1 sec13.5 sec-
    5.4 sec13.5 sec121 mph
    5.4 sec14 sec160 mph
    5.46 sec13.3 sec193 mph

    2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      13 mpg20 mpg15 mpg21.8 gal.283.4/436 mi.
      17 mpg27 mpg21 mpg23.8 gal.404.6/642.6 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg21.1 gal.475.2/712.8 mi.
      2011 Audi A8

      Ranked #1

      17 mpg27 mpg21 mpg23.7 gal.404.6/642.6 mi.
      18 mpg27 mpg21 mpg19.1 gal.343.8/515.7 mi.
      17 mpg25 mpg20 mpg21.7 gal.368.9/542.5 mi.

      2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.5.9 in.129.7 in.
        242.7 in.78 in.62 in.6.1 in.150.7 in.
        229.9 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        225.5 in.78 in.61.3 in.7 in.133.5 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        215.4 in.78.5 in.59 in.5 in.117.7 in.

        2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          14 cu.ft.-14 cu.ft.
          21 cu.ft.108.7 cu.ft.21 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.-137.4 cu.ft.
          13.2 cu.ft.166.5 cu.ft.97.1 cu.ft.
          11 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.

          2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.16.2 cu.ft.-
            14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.14.9 cu.ft.-
            53.1 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.53.1 cu.ft.-
            35.9 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.31.3 cu.ft.-
            2011 Audi A8

            Ranked #6

            50.3 cu.ft.13.2 cu.ft.50.3 cu.ft.67 ft.

            2011 Rolls-Royce Ghost vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1014 lbs.5490 lbs.
              1500 lbs.900 lbs.4345 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1339 lbs.3961 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4009 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1123 lbs.4127 lbs.
              -1157 lbs.6050 lbs.

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